Sanctuary scholarships
Information about sanctuary scholarships at the University of Plymouth

Sanctuary scholarships are a financial support package for students who may have difficulty accessing home fees due to their immigration status. They are for any students living in the UK (however, priority is given to individuals living in the Plymouth area). Each Faculty offers one scholarship per year, meaning there are three scholarships available annually. Each scholarship includes:
To be eligible for the Sanctuary Scholarship you must fall into one of the following immigration status groups:
Any applicant residing in the UK can apply, however the University of Plymouth will give priority to applicants already residing in the Plymouth area.
Sanctuary scholarships are available on full-time undergraduate courses with the following exclusions:
If the course you choose includes an optional work placement then you can still do this course as long as you are not paid for your placement (if 'right to work' checks need to be completed). If the optional placement is paid then you can still complete the course but cannot take part in the placement and this will not bear any impact on your overall grade.
Courses that are longer than three years (including a foundation course) will have fees waived, but the living bursary is only available for the first three years of study. All scholars will have access to other forms of financial support provided by the University the same as all other undergraduate students whether they are in recipient of the living bursary (for the first three years) or not (after three years).
Applicants must prove their competency to study on their selected course. This will not require proof of academic qualifications from their home country but will be assessed through the application process.
All successful applicants will be required to sit a 6–8 week pre-sessional English course at the University’s English Language Centre. There will be no cost for this course, however, it is a mandatory requirement of the scholarship.