The University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship 2027 provides financial support to students seeking asylum who are currently living in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is designed to help eligible students pursue a full-time Master’s degree at the university.
For the January 2027 intake, two scholarships are available.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
– Full tuition fee waiver
– £1,000 monthly maintenance grant
– Support for up to 12 months
– Opportunity to study a full-time Master’s programme
The total maintenance support can reach £12,000, in addition to the tuition fee waiver.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
– Have an offer to study an eligible full-time Master’s course beginning in January 2027.
– Currently live in the UK.
– Be seeking asylum in the UK or hold eligible immigration status resulting from an asylum application.
– Not already hold a Master’s degree.
– Not be eligible for a taught postgraduate student loan from Student Finance.
Postgraduate diplomas, professional courses, conversion courses, integrated Master’s programmes and MPhil programmes are among the excluded categories.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
– University offer letter
– Evidence of eligible immigration/asylum status
– Academic qualifications and transcripts
– Personal statement or supporting information
– Evidence required by the scholarship application form
Applicants should ensure that all supporting evidence is submitted in the required format.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the 2027 University of Westminster Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship is 2 November 2026 at 5:00 PM UK time.
How to Apply
Applicants must first obtain an offer for an eligible Master’s programme at the University of Westminster. They can then complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application and submit the required supporting evidence before the deadline.
The university recommends applying for courses early, particularly when seeking scholarship funding.
Important Note
This scholarship is not a general international scholarship. It is specifically intended for people seeking asylum who are already resident in the UK and meet the required immigration conditions. Applicants living outside the UK are therefore not eligible for this particular award.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The University of Westminster Sanctuary Scholarship 2027 offers significant financial support through full tuition coverage and a monthly maintenance grant. Eligible asylum-seeking students in the UK should prepare their documents early and submit their applications before the 2 November 2026 deadline.