Postgraduate scholarship for asylum seekers
Postgraduate scholarship for asylum seekers
Award Summary
The University of East London recognises 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.
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.
Eligibility Summary
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/dependant 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 2024/25 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.
You can also check out our fee status assessment criteria.
How do I apply?
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 2025
Scholarship applications for the academic year 2025/6 are now open! The deadline to submit your application is Sunday 3 August 23:55pm.
Late applications will not be accepted, therefore please make sure you submit your application prior to the deadline.
Applications received between 30 January – 27 April (1st round)
Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with.
Applications received between 28 April – 3 August (2nd round)
Decision outcomes will be communicated to applicants within 3 weeks of the closing date via the same email you registered with.
January entry 2026
Scholarship applications will open in November 2025, so please keep an eye out on this web page for updates.
Further Information
For further information and advice on this award please contact our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm).
Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen.
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