Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships (International Foundation Programme)
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Applications for the Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship (including the International Foundation Programme route) for 2027 entry are now open. Please read through the information below and applyLink opens in a new window by no later than 18:00 on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship (International Foundation Programme route) Overview
Asylum seeking students who are not eligible for direct entry to an Undergraduate course at Warwick may be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme (IFP) instead if they do not have UK qualifications (they haven't completed A Levels, for example). These Sanctuary Scholarships are available to students who are seeking asylum in the United Kingdom and are not entitled to receive Government Student Financial Support from Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
Please note that there are up to 4 Undergraduate (UG) Sanctuary Scholarships (including the IFP route) available for 2027 entry and not all applications will be successful. We would therefore encourage you to explore alternative sources of funding Link opens in a new windowif you plan to apply for the scholarship.
Applications for the Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship (including the IFP route) for 2027 entry are now open
Warwick's International Foundation Programme (IFP) is open to students who are classed as 'Overseas' for fees purposes and don't have the required international qualifications to begin an Undergraduate degree course at the University. They may have studied for qualifications overseas that are not at the required level for direct entry for undergraduate study or they may have had their studies disrupted due to persecution or conflict, for example.
If you are not eligible to apply for an Undergraduate degree course at Warwick due to your overseas qualifications and you are interested in finding out more about the International Foundation Programme, there is more information about the IFP course online hereLink opens in a new window. Students on the IFP are given a guaranteed conditional offer for an Undergraduate course place linked to their IFP stream.
If a student is awarded an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship as an IFP student, the tuition fee costs of their IFP year will be paid for by the University in addition to the tuition fees for their Undergraduate degree course (up to 4 years), should they progress onto this. They will also receive the full package of support available to Undergraduate Sanctuary ScholarsLink opens in a new window as outlined under 'Award Details' (including maintenance/living cost support).
If you are interested in completing the International Foundation Programme at Warwick, please take a look at the IFP course pagesLink opens in a new window for more information about entry requirements and English language requirements.
For questions about the Sanctuary Scholarship (IFP), please contact:
International Foundation Programme team (ifp@warwick.ac.uk) - for enquiries about admissions/entry requirements to the International Foundation Programme
Widening Participation Lifecycle Team (lifecycleteam@warwick.ac.uk) - for enquiries about the UG Sanctuary Scholarship award and how this is applied to the International Foundation Programme
There are up to 4 Undergraduate (UG) Sanctuary Scholarships available for 2027 entry (including IFP entry). Each scholarship will include:
Financial support
Full tuition fee support: Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars are offered a non-repayable 100% tuition fee waiver for each year of study (for those joining the University through the International Foundation Programme route, this includes the IFP year, plus Undergraduate study up to a maximum of 4 years).
Maintenance/living cost support: Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars are also awarded a non-repayable grant equivalent to the maximum government Maintenance Loan towards living costs and course-related expenses for each year of study (up to a maximum of 5 years including the IFP year), either at the rate for living at the parental home or living away from the parental home, depending on the applicant's circumstances.
Student Finance England's Maintenance Loan rates for 2027-28 have not yet been confirmed, but, to give an idea of previous scholarship amounts, the rate for 2026-27 was 拢10,830 (for students who were not living in the parental home) and 拢9,118 (for students who were living in the parental home).
Warwick Bursary: Awarded scholars are eligible for additional funding equivalent to the maximum undergraduate Warwick Bursary (up to 拢2,500 per year of study, up to a maximum of 5 years including the IFP year).
Warwick Scholars Bursary: Awarded scholars are eligible to join the Warwick Scholars Undergraduate Programme, which will include the maximum Warwick Scholars Bursary of 拢2000 (further details below).
Accommodation support
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars (including those on the IFP) are eligible for 52 week university managed accommodation where required during their studies. There will be a charge for this accommodation (for more information, please see the FAQs below) and the cost of this will be deducted from scholarship payments if a UG Sanctuary Scholar is living on campus.
Please note that students are required to move rooms as part of the University's 52-week accommodation package. Should UG Sanctuary Scholars wish to have university accommodation for the entire year, they will usually be offered a 40/44 week term-time room in university managed accommodation, followed by alternative campus accommodation over the summer vacation and pre-term shut down period (in early September).
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars (including those on the IFP) are invited to join the Warwick Scholars Undergraduate ProgrammeLink opens in a new window when they enrol at the University. This programme provides students with access to bespoke activities, along with academic, personal and professional development opportunities (such as internships and mentoring experiences) while students are at Warwick. Students who join the programme will be eligible for the maximum Warwick Scholars Undergraduate Bursary (拢2,000 per year).
Pastoral support
The Widening Participation Lifecycle Team supports all Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholars throughout their studies and regularly shares information about opportunities that might be relevant. We can also signpost UG Sanctuary Scholars to other areas of support across the university.
Please note that Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship applicants (including those joining the University through the IFP route) must be able to provide documentary evidence to verify their circumstances in relation to each criteria. Applicants who do not meet the full criteria will not be considered for an award. If you have any questions, please contact the Widening Participation Lifecycle Team at lifecycleteam@warwick.ac.uk.
Criteria 1: Sanctuary Eligibility Criteria
1. Eligible Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship applicants (including IFP applicants) must be living in the UK at the time of their UG Sanctuary Scholarship application. The UK includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
We will not accept applications from students living outside of the UK. If this applies to you, you may find the following webpages helpful to navigate the options available to you:
鈥� a place to search for Sanctuary Scholarships from other institutions.
鈥� a charity offering support and guidance to young refugees or asylum seekers around Further Education and Higher Education progression.
2. In addition, all UG Sanctuary Scholarship applicants must meet ONE of the following Sanctuary criteria:
You have sought asylum from the UK government (you are an asylum seeker) or were included as a dependent (e.g. a spouse/child) on an application for asylum. Please note:Spouses/civil partners must have been the spouse/civil partner on the date on which the asylum application to the UK government was made. Children/step-children must have been aged under 18 on the date on which the asylum application to the UK government was made.
OR
You have received a decision on your claim for asylum but your new visa status does not allow you to access UK Government Student Financial Support (i.e. Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans) nor does it give you Home Fee status. For example, if your decision contains the words "no public funds", this means that you cannot access UK student loans, therefore you would be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Please note: If you have been granted refugee status or protection under specific schemes that make you eligible for 'Home fee' status and student loans from the UK government, such as theor , you will not be eligible for the Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship.
If your new visa status means that you are eligible for student financial support from the UK Government, we would advise you to contact the relevant student loans company for more information:
Criteria 2: Education Eligibility Criteria
Eligible UG Sanctuary Scholarship applicants (including IFP applicants) must also meet鈥�BOTH of the following educational criteria:
If you are interested in applying to Warwick for direct Undergraduate entry instead, there is more information about the Education Eligibility criteria for this UG Sanctuary Scholarship pathway online hereLink opens in a new window.
2. You havenot obtained an undergraduate degree or degree equivalent qualification from another institution or country.
Please note that you must be applying for the first year of study for your first undergraduate degree (or the International Foundation Programme). Applicants seeking to transfer in from another higher education institution are not eligible for this scholarship.
Applications for the UG Sanctuary Scholarships scheme (including IFP applicants) for 2027 are now open. Please read through the information below for more details.
1. Students should follow the step-by-step guide on the IFP application process webpageLink opens in a new window and complete an online application form for the IFP course. Please note that you will be asked to pay a 拢75 non-refundable assessment fee when you submit your application. If you are an asylum seeking student, you can indicate on the application form that you would like to apply for an application fee waiver. When asked about your reasons to request a fee waiver, please write that you have applied for a Sanctuary Scholarship.
Evidence of your Sanctuary, Financial and Educational eligibility for the scholarship, along with evidence of your right to study
A supporting statement (maximum of 750 words)
A reference (maximum of 750 words) and your referee's contact details (this should be someone who knows you in a professional capacity, such as a teacher, social worker or solicitor)
3. UG Sanctuary Scholarship applicants (including those applying through the IFP route) will be reviewed and assessed by a panel after the application deadline (Wednesday 3rd February 2027). If you do not meet the eligibility criteria and are therefore ineligible for the scholarship, we will aim to inform you as soon as possible after you have submitted your application so that you can explore alternative funding options.
4. Outcomes of eligible UG Sanctuary Scholarship applications (IFP route) will be communicated to applicants by Friday 9th April 2027.
Refugee status, Ukraine schemes and Afghan schemes
If you are not eligible for an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship because you have been granted refugee status or protection under specific schemes that make you eligible for 'Home fee' status and/or student loans from the UK government, such as the Ukraine Schemes or Afghan Schemes, the following support may be available to you:
Contextual offers
We know that grades can be influenced by a range of factors so to make the processes fairer, we offer contextual admissionsLink opens in a new window on undergraduate courses for refugees 鈥� meaning we may offer a reduced grade requirement or remove other additional requirements.
Pastoral support
Students who are refugees are also able to access a wide range of support from the university. This includes:
Most students also have a personal tutor who they can reach out to for additional support when they study at the University. There is more information about the student support services on offer at Warwick on this webpage.Link opens in a new window
If you are not eligible for an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship because you have not sought sanctuary from the UK government, or you are not eligible for UK government loans for another reason, visit the University's Scholarships search toolLink opens in a new windowto find out about other scholarships which you may be able to apply for.
Application assessment
All scholarship applications will be assessed initially by the WP Lifecycle Team and Immigration Team. If you are not eligible for the scholarship after this initial assessment, you will be notified as soon as possible.
All eligible scholarship applications will then be assessed by a panel. The panel will take into account your:
Eligibility for the scholarship, based on the criteria above
Previous qualifications and educational experience
Supporting statement
Reference
We will aim to notify eligible applicants of their application outcome by Friday 9th April 2027.
To accept the Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship offer, successful IFP applicants must follow all of the steps below:
Accept your IFP place offer: You must accept your offer of a course place on the International Foundation Porgramme.
Terms & Conditions: Warwick Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarships are payable in each academic year of your course. If you (or your parents or spouse/civil partner) are granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK, and you become able to access UK Government Student Financial Support (Tuition and Maintenance loans), your award will still continue for the duration of your studies. This is outlined in the Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship Terms and Conditions, which will be sent to you before you enrol.
Right to Study:Successful applicants must have the right to study in order to take up their 91影视破解版 place and UG Sanctuary Scholarship. You will be asked to provide evidence of your right to study on the application form.
National Asylum Support Service (NASS) and legal aid: If you are currently in receipt of and/or we recommend you seek advice from your immigration solicitor before accepting the award, as receiving this scholarship could have implications on your ongoing NASS entitlement and eligibility for legal aid.
Deferring your studies: If you are awarded an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship through the IFP route but do not meet any conditions of your offer, your scholarship offer cannot be deferred. If you defer your course entry start date in order to achieve your offer conditions, you will have to apply again for a UG Sanctuary Scholarship for your new year of entry. If you meet the conditions of your offer and wish to defer your start date to 2028, you must first obtain approval to defer from both the International Foundation Programme and the Widening Participation Lifecycle team. If you have any questions about this, please contact lifecycleteam@warwick.ac.uk.
Unsuccessful applicants
If you accept your International Foundation Programme place but are not awarded an Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship, you can still start your studies using alternative scholarship fundingLink opens in a new window or on a self-funded basis.
Useful links:
鈥� a charity providing funding for young people
鈥� free legal advice for children and young people, including education and immigration issues
鈥� a place to search for Sanctuary Scholarships
- a charity providing independent advice and guidance to support people seeking asylum in the UK.
鈥� a charity offering support and guidance to young refugees or asylum seekers around Further Education and Higher Education progression
鈥� student-led network for supporting students who are seeking asylum or are refugees
鈥� information and support on immigration statuses and fee statuses
