Sanctuary Scholarship

If you are seeking asylum in the UK then you may be able to become a part of the CCCU community. Find out if you can apply for the Sanctuary Scholarship.

The Sanctuary Scholarship is available to those who have asylum seeker or refugee status.

At CCCU, we support and advocate for those who have travelled to the UK for safety. We seek to support those wanting to continue their education and are proud to offer the Sanctuary Scholarship to those in need.

What do you get?

You will receive the following:

• Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.
• Study and travel support: You will receive an annual amount of £1,200, which will assist you with student and travel expenses.
• Personal support: You will receive personalised support to help you succeed and overcome barriers during your studies.

Who is this for?

You must be an asylum seeker/a dependant of an asylum seeker or an asylum seeker/a dependant of an asylum seeker who has been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status.

You must also:

• have firmly accepted an offer of a full-time undergraduate place at Canterbury Christ Church University (please note postgraduate applicants are ineligible)
• currently attend a school, college, community, or voluntary group which can provide a reference in support of your application
• be unable to access statutory student support
• not require support to fund accommodation.

How do you apply?

Simply fill out an application form for the Sanctuary Scholarship. Applications are open from 1 April – 30 June.

If you have any questions about whether or not you should apply for this award, please email our student support and wellbeing advisers or call us on 01227 922 675.

When will you be paid?

You will be paid in three termly instalments throughout the academic year.