University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students 2027/28

About the Scholarship

The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship supports applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status living in the UK who hold an offer to study in the 2027/28 academic year. The scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver and a £5,000 per year stipend for living costs. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. 6 scholarships available.

Opportunity	University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Students 2027/28
Host	University of Glasgow
Location	Glasgow, United Kingdom
Study Level	Undergraduate / Master's
Funding	Fully Funded, stipend provided, tuition covered
Stipend	Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study (where not eligible for mainstream student finance) plus £5,000 per ye
Application Deadline	September 2027 entry (applications open soon)
Apply	Official application page ↗

University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship Overview

The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship has been created to support applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status who are currently living in the UK and hold an offer to study with us in the 2027/28 academic year. The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at the University of Glasgow applying for entry in September 2027/28. Please note that you must have applied to the University before submitting an application for this scholarship.

As a University of Sanctuary, we are committed to ensuring that those with the ambition and determination to pursue higher education have the opportunity to do so. This scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver along with financial support for living costs, helping recipients focus on their studies and thrive both academically and personally.

Through this initiative, we aim to offer meaningful opportunities to talented individuals seeking sanctuary, enabling them to rebuild their futures and become part of our global #TeamUofG community.

Scholarship Value

The Sanctuary Scholarship provides:

• Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study, where you are not eligible to apply for mainstream student finance to cover full tuition fees
• £5,000 per year towards study costs

The scholarship will meet the cost of tuition fees for the duration of your programme, for applicants who are unable to access mainstream funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) or Student Finance.

This scholarship is not available to PGdip, PDGE or part-time programmes.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students with refugee status (or equivalent) and access to funding are eligible to apply for the scholarship and would receive the £5,000 stipend towards study costs only, if successful.

Postgraduate Taught Masters Students

Postgraduate Taught Masters students with refugee status (or equivalent) and access to funding are eligible to apply for the scholarship and would receive the £5,000 stipend towards study costs and a partial tuition fee waiver, to cover any shortfall not met by your Postgraduate Masters tuition fee loan.

Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible applicants must:

• Hold a firm conditional or unconditional offer for full-time study at the University of Glasgow for 2027/28
• Currently be located in the United Kingdom and have Home or RUK fee status
• Have submitted a claim for asylum in the UK OR are actively appealing a negative decision on a claim for asylum in the UK OR have been granted Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection (HP) or Discretionary Leave (DL) by the Home Office, as a result of an asylum claim
• OR have come to the UK through schemes such as:
• UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
• Afghan citizens Resettlement Scheme
• Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
• Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS)
• Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine)
• Ukraine Family Scheme

Please note that you must have applied to the University before submitting an application for this scholarship.

If you are unsure of whether you are eligible to apply, please contact the team using the enquiry form.

Required Documentation

Applications CANNOT be considered without the relevant documentation to support them:

If you are subject to Home Office Temporary Admission/Immigration Bail Reporting, please provide your:

• Application Registration Card (ARC) or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) – Front AND Back
• Immigration Bail Reporting Notice (this may also be referred to as a Temporary Admission Document or BAIL 201) – please include every page of this document.

OR

If you are not subject to Home Office Temporary Admission/Immigration Bail Reporting, please provide your:

• Application Registration Card (ARC) or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) – Front AND Back
• The most recent documentation you have received from the Home Office in conjunction with your application/appeal – this should show your Home Office reference number.

OR

• A share code provided by the UK government that can prove your right to study in the UK. You may have access to a share code if you have an e-visa.

Important EVisa Information

If you have a BRP expiring on 31st December 2025, but your overall visa permission is longer than this, you must take action now. More information can be found via the University's immigration compliance team (immigrationcompliance@glasgow.ac.uk).

Number of Scholarships

6

Additional Information

Should your immigration status change part way through your studies, you should inform the Scholarships Team as soon as possible, as this may affect your eligibility for the scholarship. Changes to immigration status will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship funding will not cease automatically but may be recalculated.

Please note that University accommodation is not included in the Sanctuary Scholarship. Applicants will therefore need to cover their own accommodation costs or already live within a reasonable commuting distance of the University.

We also have a small number of donor-funded scholarships, which cover the £5,000 stipend only. Please note that by submitting an application for the Sanctuary scholarships, you will also be considered for the donor-funded awards.

About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow is a public research university in Scotland, founded in 1451, and a Russell Group member. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education across medicine, science, engineering, business, humanities and social sciences. Its community connects research and teaching with international partnerships and questions affecting health, society and technology.

Official website: https://www.gla.ac.uk

How to Apply

Applications for this scholarship for the 2027-28 academic session will open soon. In the meantime, please provide your details and we will be in touch when the scholarship is open for applications.

Register your interest for more information: First name, Last name, Email, Country of residence.

Contact

For more information on the University's work as a University of Sanctuary, please visit the Sanctuary webpages.

Application guides

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Official Link

https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/sanctuaryscholarships/

Important Notes

• Always confirm the full requirements and current deadline on the official website before applying.
• Prepare the requested documents early — competitive awards are often decided on complete, on-time submissions.
• Funding terms shown here reflect the listing at the time of publication and can be updated by the provider.