University of Bradford 2021 Sanctuary Scholarship for International Students

The University of Bradford provides these scholarships to enable new students seeking asylum, or those already granted refugee status who cannot access student finance, to participate in higher education.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bradford
• University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bradford

The University of Bradford is a public, plate glass university located in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The university received its royal charter in 1966, making it the 40th university to be created in Britain, but its origins date back to the early 19th century. There are two campuses: the main campus located on Richmond Road and the School of Management, at Emm Lane.

University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship

• Tuition Fee Grant: Successful students will be offered a tuition fee-remitted (i.e. no fees) place at university until such time as they are awarded status that entitles them to access student finance (if at all)
• A Travel and Course Costs Grant: Successful students will be offered a £4,000 a year (per year if applicable) grant to help with travel and course costs.
• Personal Support: In addition to fee remission, support will be available for students to enable them to identify and overcome barriers to achievement on their degree programme and for their future careers.

Requirements for University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship Qualification

You must be:

• An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; OR
• An asylum seeker/refugee/partner/dependant who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status ; OR
• A refugee who is unable to access student finance due to previous study;

Please ensure that:

• You have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Bradford for September 2021 start - for undergraduate study you need to apply for a Bradford course via UCAS.
• Postgraduate students will need to apply for a place on a course via the University of Bradford website.

Please also ensure that:

• You can provide a supporting statement from a school, college, community or voluntary group
• You are unable to access mainstream funding, e.g. student finance
• You live within the Bradford Metropolitan District Council Area, or live within a commutable distance to the University and be able to cover your travel costs yourself, or be able to relocate to Bradford without requiring extra financial support
• You do not require support for living expenses or accommodation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants can now apply for the scholarship.  Please read the guidance notes fully before applying.  You must provide a statement from a referee in support of your application, without this, your application will not be considered.

Guidance notes

Application form

For more details, visit University of Bradford website.