Featured byUniversity of Warwick
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition waiver + £5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
They are located on the outskirts of the city of Coventry which is recognised as a 'City of Sanctuary'. The 'City of Sanctuary' movement is committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution.
They provide a range of scholarships to enable refugees to progress to access university education. Since the launch of the scheme they have awarded 30 scholarships to postgraduate students.
Benefits
There are a limited numbers and not all applications will be successful.
Length of funding: 4 years (pro rata for part time)
The full payment of academic fees
Research Training and Support Grant of £5,000 (one-off)
Value covers a maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates.
Eligibility
Eligible students must be of any nationality who hold one of the following statuses as granted by the UK government and/or whom are academics supported by the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA):
- Refugee Status;
- Asylum Seeker;
- Definite Leave to Remain as a result of an asylum seeker application;
- Limited Leave to Remain as a result of an asylum seeker application;
- Humanitarian protection as a result of an asylum seeker application;
- You were included as a dependent (spouse/child) on an application for asylum. Please note: Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date on which the asylum application was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application was made.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
Master
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
11 Dec 2026
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