Application Deadline for (Round 2): 2 August 2026
LOCATION: United Kingdom
The University of East London recognizes that people seeking asylum in the UK are likely to be some of the most vulnerable in our society. The university is working with the Helena Kennedy Foundation to support such people accessing higher education.
ELIGIBILITY:
Please ensure that you meet all of the following eligibility criteria before making an application:
You must be:
An asylum seeker or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker;
OR
An asylum seeker/partner/dependent who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status as a result of an asylum claim.
AND
Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a taught postgraduate course at UEL for 2026/27 entry
Unable to access mainstream student funding
Not require additional support for living costs
Provide documentation from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm your immigration status and give UEL consent to check this with our Premium Account Manager at UKVI.
Before starting your application, you must make an application to start an eligible course at UEL. Once you have applied, you will be given a unique Student ID number, which you will need in order to submit a scholarship application.
If you are already enrolled on a programme at UEL, you will not be eligible to apply for a scholarship towards that same programme.
September entry, 2026
Scholarship applications for the academic year 2026/27 are now open! The final deadline to submit your application is Sunday, 2 August 2026, 23:55pm.
Late applications will not be accepte; therefore,e please make sure you submit your application prior to the deadline.
BENEFIT:
Successful applicants will be awarded 100% tuition fee support until they are awarded such immigration status that enables them to access support from Student Finance.
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