The Brunel Sanctuary scholarship is awarded to the students who are identified as ‘refugees’ and pursuing a full time Undergraduate course, including a Foundation year or for five years of a sandwich course at Brunel University.
Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines:
To be eligible,
Applicants with following immigration status such as:
- Asylum Seeker-approved application (provided no conditions have been imposed by the Home Office that prohibits study or restricts study to another institution)
- Refugee status obtained (this includes the Syrian Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme or similar schemes).
- Discretionary Leave to Remain as the result of an asylum claim
- Humanitarian Protection
- Immigration settlement in the UK as a result of the Family Reunion scheme.
- Limited leave to remain in the UK as a family member (aged under 18) of a refugee.
- Limited leave to remain granted on Human Rights grounds.
- Before the Sanctuary Scholarship application can be considered an applicant Should have submitted an application to study at Brunel for the academic year
- Should have an offer for pursuing undergraduate course and must commence the course in the upcoming academic year.
Proof of Eligibility:
Applicants must be able to verify their immigration status and are required to provide evidence in the form of a:
- Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
- Home office letter confirming immigration status
- Passport with vignettes
- Application registration card (asylum)
How to Apply:
An applicant:
Should submit the evidence of immigration status with the scholarship application and must provide evidence and meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for a Scholarship. The Scholarship Allocation Panel will then shortlist applicants based on their application and supporting evidence.
Value
Scholarship consists of full fee waiver and free single occupancy accommodation for up to 52 weeks in one of Brunel’s Halls of Residence’s in standard halls.
Validity
Scholarship is renewable every year
Organization / Institution Name
Brunel University