University of Sheffield Sanctuary Scholarship
International, regional and partner-school tuition awards; exact values vary.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full tuition fees plus a living-costs award of £10,300 per year of study (2026 round); five scholarships.
Eligible applicants
International and region/school-specific
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Overview
University of Sheffield Sanctuary Scholarship is offered by University of Sheffield for Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition fees
Included
£10,300 living-costs award per year, paid after arrival and registration
Included
Living-costs award is reduced during a placement year
May be included
Full tuition fees plus a living-costs award of £10,300 per year of study (2026 round); five scholarships. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and region/school-specific.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
People seeking sanctuary in the UK: those with humanitarian protection or limited leave to remain (or their partner or dependant), or asylum seekers awaiting a Home Office decision, who hold an offer for an undergraduate or taught postgraduate course, attend a school, college or community group that can give a reference, and do not already hold an equal or higher qualification. The page describes 2026 entry (closed 29 June 2026); 2027 details are due by November 2026.
Applicant profile
- International and region/school-specific
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- People seeking sanctuary in the UK: those with humanitarian protection or limited leave to remain (or their partner or dependant), or asylum seekers awaiting a Home Office decision, who hold an offer for an undergraduate or taught postgraduate course, attend a school, college or community group that can give a reference, and do not already hold an equal or higher qualification. The page describes 2026 entry (closed 29 June 2026); 2027 details are due by November 2026.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Application question answers
- Referee's supporting statement (up to 750 words)
- Home Office correspondence about your asylum claim
- Signed client care and data confidentiality agreement form
How to apply
- 1
Check the scholarship page for the 2027 round
- 2
Answer the application questions on your studies and the scholarship
- 3
Provide a referee statement and Home Office documents, then submit before the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 round closed on 29 June 2026; 2027 entry details are expected by November 2026.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Sheffield
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.