The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship offers fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate taught opportunities to prospective students applying for entry in September 2025/26.

The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship UK covers full tuition fees, £5,000 per year towards study costs, and accommodation for the duration of the study.

In this article, we will delve into the details of the scholarship opportunity as well as how interested and qualified candidates can apply for it.

University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship UK Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Study Abroad: Study in UK 
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | £5,000 stipend per year | Accommodation
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: May 1, 2025

University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship Details:

The University of Glasgow is offering up to 30 Sanctuary Scholarships for applicants to the University, who have been forced to travel to the UK for humanitarian reasons and are facing challenges in progressing onto Higher Education.

The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at the University of Glasgow applying for entry in September 2025/26.

Eligibility Requirements for University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship UK 2025

To be considered for the University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship UK, you must:

• Hold a firm conditional or unconditional offer for full time study at the University of Glasgow for 2025/26
• Have submitted a claim for asylum in the UK OR are actively appealing a negative decision on claim for asylum in the UK OR have been granted Refugee Status, Humanitarian Protection (HP) or Discretionary Leave (DL) by the Home Office, as a result of an asylum claim.

OR

Have come to the UK through schemes such as:

• UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)
• Afghan citizens Resettlement Scheme
• Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)
• Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS)
• Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine)
• Ukraine Family Scheme

Benefits of University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship 2025

The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship provides:

• Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study, where you are not eligible to apply for mainstream student finance to cover full tuition fees 
• £5,000 per year towards for study costs
• University of Glasgow accommodation for the duration of study, if eligible. (For those with no access to public funds only)