Sanctuary Scholarship

The University of Hull is proud to be part of the growing network of Universities of Sanctuary. As part of this, the Sanctuary Scholarship aims to provide financial support to up to three entrants seeking asylum in the UK.

Eligibility

To be considered for a University of Hull Sanctuary Scholarship applicants must:

To be considered for a University of Hull Sanctuary Scholarship applicants must:

• Be offered a place to study on their chosen course at the University
• Live within commuting distance1 at the point of application (anyone who needs to relocate cannot be considered)
• Not require assistance with accommodation costs or living expenses
• Be seeking asylum in the UK, or be the dependent or spouse of someone seeking asylum OR have been granted Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain following an application for asylum, or be the dependent or spouse of someone who meets the aforementioned criteria

The following groups of students are not eligible to be considered for a University of Hull Sanctuary Scholarship:

• Applicants who are eligible for UK Government student financial support
• Applicants who are eligible for UK Government student financial support in principle but cannot receive it for their chosen course due to previous Higher Education study
• Continuing students at the University of Hull
• MBBS students (studying at the Hull York Medical School)
• Students undertaking a Hull Online course

Some of our courses, typically healthcare and education subjects, require students to pass a DBS check. If it is not possible to obtain a DBS check for you you may not be able to study your chosen course. If we can offer an alternative course we will.