Featured byCanterbury Christ Church University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Tuition fees + £1,200 travel support
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- travel expenses
Description
They work in partnership with The Archdeacon of Canterbury (Canterbury Cathedral) under the Article 26 Project to enable those seeking asylum to progress to higher education with our Sanctuary Scholarship.
The Sanctuary Scholarship is available to those who have asylum seeker or refugee status.
Benefits
You will receive the following:
Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.
Study and travel support: You will receive an annual amount of £1,200, which will assist you with student and travel expenses.
Personal support: You will receive personalised support to help you succeed and overcome barriers during your studies.
Eligibility
You must also:
- have firmly accepted an offer of a full-time undergraduate place at Canterbury Christ Church University (please note postgraduate applicants are ineligible)
- currently attend a school, college, community, or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application
- be unable to access statutory student support
- not require support to fund accommodation.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026
Applications are now open. Please complete the application form.
Applications are open from 1 April - 30 June.