University of Sussex Article 26 Scholarship 2023

The University of Sussex has been awarded the title of University of Sanctuary, in recognition of its efforts to welcome and support forced migrants. This sanctuary scholarship is one way that the University supports students who cannot receive student loans, to enable them to take up a place on their chosen degree at Sussex. The scholarship is named after Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to education".

Eligibility for Article 26 Scholarship:

• Applicant must have received an offer of a place to study for a master's degree at the University of Sussex.
• Candidate must have submitted, or are the dependent of someone who has submitted, an application to the UK Home Office for recognition as a Refugee.
• Should have been granted a temporary form of leave to remain in the UK as a result of an asylum application (e.g. limited leave to remain, humanitarian protection) and not be eligible for funding from Student Finance England.
• Students must be a partner/child of an asylum seeker or an unaccompanied asylum-seeking child.
• Students must have a household income of under £25,000.
• Students should be unable to access UK government student financial support because of their current immigration status.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful applicant of the University of Sussex Article 26 Scholarship will receive:

• Full Tuition fee waiver.
• Maintenance of £11,500.