Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship for a master's degree in the UK

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

United Kingdom

Required country of residence

United Kingdom

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• You must have an offer from the University of Westminster for a place on a full-time master's course starting in January 2027.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must have an offer from the University of Westminster for a place on a full-time master’s course starting in January 2027
• You must hold one of the following eligible immigration statuses before submitting your application: UK asylum seeker; UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application); UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must hold one of the following eligible immigration statuses before submitting your application UK asylum seeker UK discretionary leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application) UK limited leave to remain (as a result of an asylum application)
• Students who already have a master's degree are not eligible to apply.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students who already have a master’s degree are not eligible to apply
• Students who are able to receive taught postgraduate student loans from Student Finance are not eligible to apply.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students who are able to receive taught postgraduate student loans from Student Finance are not eligible to apply

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Fully funded

Tuition and living costs paid.

• The organisation does not say whether travel is paid.
• The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
• The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.

Paid

Tuition

Allowance

£1,000 a month

Length of the funding

12 months

Dates

Applications close

2 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT, time zone not specified

Results announced

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 2 weeks after the deadline.

Studies start

Courses start in January 2027.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Get an offer from the University of Westminster for a place on a full-time master's course starting in January 2027.

   With whom

   You

2. 2
   Step 2: Complete the application form and return it with the required evidence as PDF attachments to scholarships@westminster.ac.uk.

   With whom

   You

   By when

   2 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT, time zone not specified

   Documents to provide

   • Home Office letter confirming immigration status
   • Application registration card (asylum)
   • Supporting statement/letter from an eligible referee (e.g. a teacher or a support worker from a charity like the Refugee Council)

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

Where to apply