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University of Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027

The University of Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship provides comprehensive funding for asylum seekers and those with restricted immigration status who cannot access UK government student finance. Up to 4 scholarships are available for 2027 entry, covering full tuition fees, maintenance grants, and accommodation support.

February 18, 2026 ⏰ Deadline: Jan 13, 2027
Warwick Sanctuary Scholarship

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Host CountryUnited Kingdom
University/OrgUniversity of Warwick
Degree LevelUndergraduate
Funding TypeFully Funded
Fields of StudyEducation, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences
DeadlineJanuary 13, 2027

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What Is the Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship?

The University of Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship is a comprehensive financial award designed for students seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom who are ineligible for government student loans. Warwick was awarded University of Sanctuary status in 2017 and is committed to supporting people fleeing war and persecution.

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For 2027 entry, the university will offer up to 4 scholarships. Each award provides full tuition fee coverage, maintenance funding for living costs, and access to university-managed accommodation throughout the year.

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

The scholarship package is designed to remove financial barriers entirely. Recipients receive:

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  • Full tuition fee waiver: 100% non-repayable coverage for each year of study, up to a maximum of 4 years
  • Maintenance grant: Equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan—£10,830 per year for students living away from home, or £9,118 for those living at home (based on 2026-27 rates)
  • Warwick Bursary: Up to £2,500 per year
  • Warwick Scholars Bursary: £2,000 through the Warwick Scholars Undergraduate Programme
  • 52-week accommodation: University-managed housing available year-round, with costs that can be deducted from scholarship payments

Combined, these components can provide over £15,000 per year in non-repayable support, plus waived tuition fees.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must meet strict sanctuary and educational criteria. You must provide documentary evidence for each requirement.

Sanctuary Criteria (Must Meet One)

  • You are an asylum seeker in the UK, or were included as a dependent (spouse/civil partner or child under 18) on an asylum application
  • You have received an asylum decision with a visa status that prohibits access to UK government student finance (e.g., status with “no public funds” restriction)

Important exclusions: You are not eligible if you have refugee status or protection under the Ukraine Schemes or Afghan Schemes that grants Home fee status and access to UK student loans.

Educational Criteria (Must Meet Both)

  • You must apply for an eligible undergraduate course at Warwick through UCAS by 13 January 2027
  • You must not hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification from any institution or country

Eligible courses include full-time or part-time undergraduate degrees (BA, BSc), Integrated Masters (MA, MSc), and the International Foundation Programme. Excluded courses include partner college programmes, the graduate-entry MBChB, and non-degree awards.

Residency Requirement

You must be living in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland) at the time of application. Applications from outside the UK will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Applications for 2027 entry will open in late October 2026. The process involves two parallel steps:

  1. Submit your UCAS application for an eligible Warwick undergraduate course by 13 January 2027
  2. Complete the Sanctuary Scholarship application once it opens in late October 2026

All eligible applications are assessed by the Widening Participation Lifecycle Team and Immigration Team. Successful applicants are notified as soon as possible after assessment.

Support for Ineligible Applicants

If you do not qualify for this scholarship, alternative support may be available:

  • Refugees with loan access: Apply for UK government student finance and the means-tested Warwick Bursary (up to £2,500/year)
  • Contextual offers: Reduced grade requirements for refugee applicants
  • Other scholarships: Use Warwick’s scholarship search tool or consult the Displaced Student Portal

Additional Support Services

Warwick Sanctuary Scholars receive dedicated pastoral support from the Widening Participation Lifecycle Team throughout their studies. The Warwick Scholars Undergraduate Programme provides bespoke activities, mentoring, internships, and professional development opportunities.

External organisations such as CARA (cara.ngo) also support academics forced to flee from any country.

Contact Information

Widening Participation Lifecycle Team
Email: lifecycleteam@warwick.ac.uk

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Funding Coverage

Full tuition fee waiver; maintenance grant equivalent to maximum government Maintenance Loan (£10,830 away from home, £9,118 at home); Warwick Bursary up to £2,500/year; Warwick Scholars Bursary £2,000; 52-week university accommodation available

Eligibility Criteria

Asylum seekers in UK or dependents; those with visa status prohibiting UK student finance; must apply for eligible Warwick undergraduate course via UCAS by 13 January 2027; no prior undergraduate degree; living in UK at time of application

Required Documents

Documentary evidence of sanctuary status (asylum application or visa decision showing no public funds restriction); proof of UK residency; UCAS application confirmation

Application Process

1) Apply for eligible Warwick undergraduate course through UCAS by 13 January 2027; 2) Submit Sanctuary Scholarship application when it opens late October 2026; 3) Provide documentary evidence of eligibility; 4) Await assessment by WP Lifecycle and Immigration Teams
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Frequently Asked Questions

The exact deadline has not been published. Applications for 2027 entry will open in late October 2026. You must apply for your Warwick course through UCAS by 13 January 2027 to be considered.
No. If you have refugee status or protection under the Ukraine Schemes or Afghan Schemes that gives you Home fee status and access to UK government student loans, you are not eligible. You should instead apply for UK student finance and the Warwick Bursary.
You will receive a non-repayable maintenance grant equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan (£10,830 if living away from home, £9,118 if at home), plus up to £2,500 from the Warwick Bursary and £2,000 from the Warwick Scholars Bursary—totaling approximately £15,330 or £13,618 annually, plus full tuition fee waiver.
You must provide documentary evidence of your sanctuary status: either proof of your asylum application (or dependent status on that application) or your visa decision showing restrictions like 'no public funds' that prevent UK student finance access. You also need proof of UK residency.
Only 4 scholarships are available for 2027 entry, and not all applications will be successful. The university explicitly encourages applicants to explore alternative funding sources.
No. You must be living in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland) at the time of application. If you are outside the UK, consider the Displaced Student Portal to search for other sanctuary scholarships, or contact Refugee Education UK for guidance on your options.

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