St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship 2026
The St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 provides full funding for Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of St Andrews. It covers tuition, accommodation, and maintenance for UK residents with official Home Office statuses such as asylum seekers or refugees. The application deadline is April 22, 2026.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
United Kingdom
Eligible Courses
Subjects offered by the University
St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 Overview
The St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 is intended for students undertaking Bachelor's or Master's programs at the University of St Andrews. This award is crafted to assist UK residents who are asylum seekers, refugees, or hold comparable statuses, by providing comprehensive financial support that covers tuition, housing, and living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a UK national residing in the UK with one of the following standing: Asylum Seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian Protection, Limited Leave to Remain, or Discretionary Leave to Remain (all stemming from forced migration).
- Should have Scotland Home or Rest of UK fee status.
- Applicants must be applying to or already enrolled at the University of St Andrews.
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, either full-time or part-time (daytime).
- Demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full coverage of tuition fees (following any eligible public funding).
- Housing support valued at £9,119 per year for undergraduates and £10,762 per year for postgraduates.
- Living stipend of £110 per week, disbursed for 39 weeks for undergraduates and 52 weeks for postgraduates.
- The grant is renewed annually for the entire length of the course of study.
Application Process
To submit an application for the St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship 2026, adhere to the following sequence:
- Submit an application for a program at the University of St Andrews for the 2026–27 academic session.
- Following the program application, obtain access credentials for the My Application portal (allow up to 3 working days).
- Forward a scholarship request via the St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship listing within the Scholarships and Funding Catalogue.
- Verify that all supporting materials and recommendations are delivered before the cutoff on April 22, 2026.
Important Links
For additional details and to submit an application, go to the St Andrews Sanctuary Scholarship application page.
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