UEL Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers 2026

The University of East London recognises that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. The University is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing higher education.

Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 2 August 2026
2. Value: 100% tuition fee coverage
3. Study Level: Postgraduate (Taught)
4. Sponsor: Helena Kennedy Foundation & University of East London
5. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for UEL Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers 2026

Please ensure that you meet all of the following eligibility criteria before making an application:

You must be:

1. An asylum seeker or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker;

OR

1. An asylum seeker/partner/dependent who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum claim.

AND

1. Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a taught postgraduate course at UEL for 2026/27 entry
2. Unable to access mainstream student funding
3. Not require additional support for living costs
4. Provide documentation from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm your immigration status and give UEL consent to check this with our Premium Account Manager at UKVI.

See our full terms and conditions

You can also check out our fee status assessment criteria.

Selection Process

Applications received between November 2025 – 12 April 2026 (1st round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with.

Applications received between 12 April – 2 August 2026 (2nd round)

Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with.

Benefits of UEL Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers 2026

1. 100% tuition fee coverage for taught postgraduate courses

How to Apply

Before starting your application, you must make an application to start an eligible course at UEL. Once you have applied, you will be given a unique Student ID number, which you will need in order to submit a scholarship application.

If you are already enrolled on a programme at UEL, you will not be eligible to apply for a scholarship towards that same programme.

For more information, visit University of East London Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline:

January entry: 4 January 2026

September entry: 2 August 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for UEL Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers 2026