Lancaster University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

At Lancaster University we are committed to offering all the opportunities of higher education to those seeking a place of safety and security. Our Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the UK and are not entitled to receive statutory student financial support from Student Finance England (Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Please note, that there is a limited number of Sanctuary Scholarships available each year.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
2. Value: 100% Tuition + Free Accommodation + £5,000 Annual Living Support
3. Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught
4. Sponsor: Lancaster University
5. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for Lancaster University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

Scholarships are open to applicants that:

1. Are holding an offer for a UG or PGT course at Lancaster starting in September 2026
2. Are unable to access mainstream funding (e.g., a Student Finance loan)

You will be eligible for this scholarship if your residency status is one of the following:

1. Asylum Seeker: Currently seeking asylum in the UK
2. Refused Asylum Seeker: Your application for refugee status has been denied, but a fresh claim is in process
3. Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain
4. Indefinite Leave to Remain

You will also be eligible for this scholarship if your status meets one of the following. This will only apply if you already have a degree of the same level you wish to study at Lancaster (from a University outside of the UK, and therefore ineligible for mainstream student funding):

1. Refugee Status, or the spouse or child of someone with refugee status
2. Humanitarian Protection Status, or the spouse or child of someone with this status
3. Section 67 Leave, or the dependent child of someone with Section 67 Leave
4. Calais Leave
5. Stateless Person Leave, or the spouse or child of someone with this status
6. Leave granted under the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, or the Ukraine Extension Scheme

Benefits of Lancaster University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026

1. Free on-campus accommodation
2. Full tuition fee waiver until eligible for government funding
3. Up to £5,000 annually for living expenses

How to Apply

1. To apply, please complete this Application form.
2. For 2026 Entry
3. Application forms should be submitted by Friday, 20 March 2026.
4. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday, 8 May 2026.

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Lancaster University on eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com to apply

For more information, visit Lancaster University scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

March 20, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Lancaster University Sanctuary Scholarship 2026