London Met Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 – Full Tuition Support for Asylum Seekers
Quick Overview
Country: United Kingdom
Category: Scholarship (Sanctuary / Higher Education Support)
Institution: London Metropolitan University
Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Funding: Full tuition fee waiver + maintenance grant
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Selection Result: By 31 July 2026
Program Start: September 2026
The London Met Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 is designed for students who may otherwise be unable to access higher education due to their immigration status. The London Met Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 supports individuals who are seeking asylum or have protected immigration status and plan to begin full-time study at London Metropolitan University.
This scholarship provides financial and academic support to help selected students begin undergraduate or postgraduate study in the UK without the barrier of tuition costs or lack of government funding eligibility.
Scholarship Overview
The scholarship is open to applicants starting full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes at London Met, including courses with foundation years. It is specifically targeted at students who cannot access UK student finance due to immigration status.
Only a small number of awards are available, and selection is highly competitive.
Funding and Benefits
✓ Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study
✓ Maintenance grant equivalent to the maximum UK government Maintenance Loan (currently £13,762 per year)
✓ Academic mentoring support throughout the programme
✓ Support may be adjusted in cases where government aid is affected
The scholarship is paid in three instalments across each academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• Apply for a degree programme at London Metropolitan University (including foundation year courses)
• Be seeking asylum or hold humanitarian protection or similar eligible immigration status
• Include dependants or partners of asylum seekers in eligible categories
• Have submitted an asylum claim and be awaiting a decision in the UK
• Be unable to access UK government Student Finance due to immigration status
Application Process
Applicants must complete the official application form and submit it before the deadline. The university must validate applications before review by the scholarship panel. Only shortlisted applicants are considered.
Successful candidates are usually informed by 31 July 2026.
Terms of Award
Recipients must progress to the next academic year to continue receiving funding. The scholarship is automatically renewed for undergraduate study years without reapplication.
Deadline
• Application Closing Date: 5 June 2026
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