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University of Essex
University of Essex "University of Sanctuary Scholarship for Afghan Refugees"
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The University of Sanctuary Scholarship is available to new undergraduate or postgraduate taught students taking up a place to study in 2021-22 or 2022-23, who are refugees from Afghanistan and have been granted UK Asylum status or Discretionary/Limited Leave to Remain as a result of an asylum application, and those with Humanitarian Protection, as result of an asylum application or through a dependants claim.
The scholarship includes:
- A full fee waiver on a three year undergraduate course or a one-year Postgraduate Taught Masters programme
- University accommodation
- £5,000 bursary to support living and study costs
The scholarship will be offered to six students in the academic year 2021-22 or 2022-23, therefore the application process is a selective one based on the criteria below.
Eligibility will be based on the following permissions being granted by the Home Office and alignment with UNHCR guidelines:
- a refugee (subject to obtaining an appropriate permissions), or
- granted Refugee or Humanitarian Protection status, or
- discretionary Leave to Remain, or
- Limited Leave to Remain following an asylum application, individually or through a dependent’s claim, or
- be seeking asylum within the UK
- must be at least a 12 month status, 6 month status cannot be considered
To be considered for this scholarship you need to:
- Meet the eligibility in relation to your immigration status
- Have received an offer to study on a UG or PGT programme
- Have submitted your application for the Sanctuary Scholarship before the published deadline
Apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship by completing the application form (.docx) and send to funding@essex.ac.uk.
The deadline for applications will close on Sunday 19 September 2021 at midnight (GMT) for October 2021 start and Sunday 21 November 2021 at midnight (GMT) for January 2022 start.
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Details at a glance
United KingdomAll fields of studyUntil 17/09/2021Master'sFull scholarship for the full period of studies6There is no age limit0.00 USDIn-person programme delivery -
Requirements
Targeted nationalitiesAfghanistanTargeted Country of AsylumUnited KingdomAccepted status documentationRefugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate, Complementary or temporary /protection status certificateLanguage of InstructionEnglishLanguage Proficiency LevelC1Which certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?IELTS/ TOEFL -
More details about this opportunity
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Opportunity timingRecurring annual opportunity
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Duration of support providedFor the duration of studies
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What is covered in this programTuitionMonthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)Housing
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Type(s) of visa/residency permit granted upon arrivalT4 Visa
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Is the student allowed to work while studying?Not applicable/Not specified
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Can the nuclear family accompany or join the main applicant?Dependent on government policies
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Are there options to stay after graduation?Not applicable
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Application feeNo direct charges, but the academic institution may charge separate application fees
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Application periodSpecific date (annual opportunity)
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Opportunity annual timingSeptember
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Release of the selection decisionSeptember 2021
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For further questions contact the scholarship provider
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Disclaimer
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