Application for the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers is open to international students who wish to continue their postgraduate degree course in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is sponsored by the University of East London to provide financial aid to applicants who seek help to further their education in any of the relevant field of study. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award given to qualified applicants for the duration of the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: University of East London
- Host: University of East London
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: Not given
- Level: Postgraduate
- Target: International and local students
- Location: United Kingdom
2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers:
- The scholarship application is open to dependent/partner of an asylum seekers or asylum seekers including those that are granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or asylum claim of some temporary status form.
- Applicants must be enrolled at the University of East London to study a postgraduate course either by conditional or unconditional offer for 2025/2026 entry.
- Applicants who are not able to access mainstream student funding are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
- Applicants will not need additional support for living costs.
- Applicants will be required to provide the following documents on UK Visas, Immigration (UKVI) for their immigration status and give the university consent to check this with their Premium Account Manager.
2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers Application process
In order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers, applicants must follow these steps:
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship application through the provided link below.
- Applicants must receive an offer to study at the University of East London and will be given a unique Student ID number which will be needed for the scholarship application.
- Applicants who are already enrolled at the University of East London will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship for the same programmes.
- Applicants must complete the scholarship application and submit all the necessary documents before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this phone number +44(0)2082233333
Application Deadline: 3 August 2025