Study In The UK For Free: Apply Now For The Queen Mary University Sanctuary Scholarship 2025 -

About the Queen Mary Sanctuary Scholarship

Are you an asylum seeker or hold temporary immigration status in the UK and dream of earning a university degree? Queen Mary University of London is offering a life-changing opportunity through its Sanctuary Scholarship 2025/26, designed to support students who are unable to access traditional student funding due to their immigration status.

This fully funded undergraduate scholarship not only covers the full cost of tuition but also includes generous maintenance grants to help with living expenses throughout your studies. If you’re passionate about pursuing higher education despite facing immigration challenges, this could be your chance.

The Queen Mary Sanctuary Scholarship aims to eliminate financial and legal barriers that prevent talented asylum seekers from accessing higher education. For the 2025/26 academic year, the university will offer this scholarship to two eligible undergraduate students who have either:

Temporary immigration status granted due to an asylum claim (outside standard immigration rules), or

Active asylum seeker status or are children of asylum seekers.

The scholarship is applicable to degree programs offered in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

Be currently residing in the UK
Have asylum seeker status, be the child of an asylum seeker, or hold temporary immigration status granted as a result of an asylum application (such as limited leave to remain, discretionary leave, or humanitarian protection)
Not be eligible for Student Loan Company funding due to your immigration status

Have submitted an application via UCAS for an undergraduate course in either the Faculty of Science & Engineering or the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by 29 January 2025
Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from Queen Mary University of London
Not already hold a qualification equivalent to or higher than the one you are applying for

Eligible Fields

All undergraduate degree courses offered within the two eligible faculties are included. This means students interested in areas such as:

Engineering
Computer Science

Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry

Law
Politics
History

Sociology
…and many more fields can apply, provided their program is hosted by the Faculty of Science & Engineering or Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Selection Criteria

The selection panel will evaluate candidates based on:

Immigration status

Financial need
Personal background and academic goals
Supporting documentation

In some cases, additional support may be considered for students with course changes or repeat years

Due to the limited number of awards available, the application process is competitive and requires thorough documentation and compelling personal details.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit relevant documentation to verify their eligibility. Documents may include:

Application Registration Card (ARC)
Temporary Admission/Bail Forms (BAIL 201)
Biometric Residency Permit (BRP) or eVisa

Passport or Travel Document
Birth Certificate or Driving Licence
Any other documents requested to confirm the right to study in the UK

These documents should be emailed to bursaries@qmul.ac.uk along with the completed application form.

Benefits of the Queen Mary Sanctuary Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive:

A full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the undergraduate degree

A non-repayable living cost grant made up of:
- £1,700 Queen Mary Bursary (per year)
- Up to £13,762 per year in living cost support (amount depends on your living situation):
  - £8,877 if living at home with parents
  - £13,762 if living independently

This ensures that students can focus on their studies without the financial stress of tuition or living expenses.

How to Apply

To apply:

Download and complete the Sanctuary Scholarship Application Form 2025/26
Prepare all supporting documents

Review the Sanctuary Scholarship Guidance Notes 2025–26 (PDF) for detailed instructions
Email your full application and documents to: bursaries@qmul.ac.uk
Ensure all documents are submitted before the deadline (date to be confirmed by the university)

Note: This scholarship is intended to support students whose immigration status has created a barrier to university education. Queen Mary University is committed to inclusion, diversity, and ensuring that higher education is accessible to all who seek it—regardless of their background or legal status.

Ready to Apply?

This is a rare and generous opportunity to begin your academic journey without financial burden. If you meet the criteria, don’t wait.