Featured bySolent University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£3,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Solent University is committed to be a fair, diverse and cohesive University that challenges and tackles social inequality. They aim to foster a community with a culture of welcome, mutual trust, fairness, harmony and respect.
Their vision is to transform the lives of people from all backgrounds, through learning that is relevant to the real world. Their 1values create a university that is open to all, which celebrates different, and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equality of opportunity
Benefits
In support of their vision and values, each year Solent University awards one Solent Sanctuary Scholarship consisting of a full yearly fee waiver and a £3,000 grant to a person seeking sanctuary studying on a three-year undergraduate programme.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or the partner/dependant of someone seeking asylum or humanitarian protection; OR
- Someone, or the partner/dependent of someone, who has been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or some other form of temporary status.
AND
- Have a conditional or unconditional offer from Solent University.
- Be attending a school, college or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application.
- Be unable to access mainstream funding for higher education ie, Student Finance
- Not have a 'no study' immigration bail condition.
- Live within easy commuting distance of Solent University.
- Not require additional support for living expenses or accommodation, other than that provided through the Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Please be aware you are likely to be able to apply for a contextual offer, which is a scheme where applicants who meet certain criteria (including being a refugee) may receive lower entry offers than standard (based on their context and individual circumstances). Those who meet the contextual offer criteria should apply through the usual UCAS process and should also use a self-declaration form if they feel they meet additional criteria.