Sanctuary Scholarship
Funding for students from asylum-seeking and refugee communities. The scholarship is equivalent to a full tuition fee waiver and a full living cost stipend.
If you are awarded this scholarship, the actual amount will depend on your fee status and whether you are in receipt of any other funding. The Sanctuary Scholarship is intended to ensure that scholars will have available funds to cover tuition and have access to reasonable living costs for the duration of their studies. See the full eligibility criteria for further details.
Scholars also receive free access to the university gym.
Eligibility
You can apply if you:
- are from a refugee or asylum-seeking community
- hold an academic offer (or are awaiting a decision) to study an eligible course at the University of Bristol.
Read the full eligibility criteria.
There may be other scholarships available to you depending on your circumstances, and you can search for these on our scholarships page. Please note your fee status may determine eligibility for other scholarships.
How to apply
Undergraduate applicants (including IFP and Foundation)
You will be expected to apply for the full level of student finance if eligible. International foundation (IFP) and asylum seekers will not be eligible for student finance but can still apply for the scholarship. If you are awarded the scholarship the amount you receive will act as a top up of other funding to cover full tuition fees and living stipend.
The UCAS website has information on student finance eligibility and other useful information for undergraduate applicants from refugee communities.
Complete the application form for undergraduate students.
Postgraduate taught applicants
You will be expected to apply for the full level of student finance if eligible. If you are awarded the scholarship the amount you receive will act as a top up of other funding to cover full tuition fees and living stipend.
Complete the application form for postgraduate students.
Terms and conditions and contact
Read the scholarship terms and conditions and the guidance for applicants to prepare for when applications open.
Email scholarships-bursaries@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Further information on how the scholarship is funded, or how to make a donation.
Deadline
Complete your application by 5 pm on Sunday 31 March 2024.