Looking for a way to study in the UK despite financial or immigration barriers? The 2025 University of Sussex Sanctuary Scholarship for Master’s students is now open, covering full tuition, £16,440 in living costs, and more.This scholarship is offered to forced migrants or applicants granted a temporary form of leave only, to provide financial assistance in order to enable them to take up a place on a Masters degree at the University of Sussex. Therefore applicants will be required to provide evidence of this in order to apply.
Scholarship Criteria:
Also, to be eligible for this scholarship, you must have received an offer of a place to study a Master’s degree at the University of Sussex. starting in September 2025. You must also:
- Have submitted, or are the dependent of someone who has submitted, an application to the UK Home Office for recognition as a Refugee; or
- Have been granted a temporary form of leave to remain in the UK as a result of an asylum application (e.g., limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not be eligible for funding from Student Finance England; or
- Be a partner/child of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child; and
- Have a household income of under £35,000; and
- You are unable to access UK government student financial support because of your current immigration status
Scholarship Benefits:Recipients of the scholarship will receive:
- A full tuition fee waiver (charged at the overseas rate)
- A living cost grant of £16,440
- Sussexsport membership
Eligible Fields: The scholarship is open to all eligible Master’s programs except:
- Certificates and Diplomas (including PGCE)
- Courses at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)
- Courses at IDS
- Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher status)
- Degrees in Social Work (if receiving an NHS bursary)
- Online courses
- School Direct teaching courses
- Masters funded by the research councils (e.g., ESRC 1+3 funding)
- Courses offered at partner institutes such as the International Study Centre (ISC)
Type: Masters
Deadline: The application deadline is 1 June 2025 at 23:59.
Eligible Countries: All countries
Host Country: UK - Click the link below to apply:-
- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/masters-scholarships/view/1786-Sanctuary-Scholarship-Masters
