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Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Need Based
Scholarship
United Kingdom
Provided by The University of Edinburgh
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an asylum seeker, or the partner/dependent of an asylum seeker, OR an individual with limited or discretionary leave to remain, following an asylum application.
- Must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh for full-time undergraduate study starting in 2024-2025.
- Must not be eligible for funding via Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) due to immigration status.
- Must be currently living in the UK.
Application Process
- Online application must be submitted via the University of Edinburgh Scholarships Portal.
- Application portal link: Scholarship Portal
- Documents Required:
- Personal statement explaining circumstances and suitability for the scholarship.
- Evidence of asylum status (or related immigration status).
- Proof of application or admission to the University of Edinburgh.
- Reference (may be academic or from a support worker, counselor, etc.)
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- Living cost support of £5,000 per year.
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Fields of Study
Open to all
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details
TypeNeed Based
FundingScholarship
CountryUnited Kingdom
Universities
The University of Edinburgh