University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary 2027

The University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary 2027 provides financial support to eligible undergraduate students seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom.

The bursary is designed to help students who are asylum seekers, have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), or have humanitarian protection but do not have access to Student Finance.

Successful applicants can receive a tuition fee waiver of up to £22,500 per academic year, as well as a maintenance bursary of up to £1,500 in the first year.

The application deadline is 31 July 2027.

University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary 2027 – Overview

Scholarship: University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary
Study level: Undergraduate
Country: United Kingdom
University: University of Surrey
Funding type: Tuition fee waiver + maintenance support
Tuition support: Up to £22,500 per academic year
Maintenance support: Up to £1,500 in the first year
Eligible applicants: Asylum seekers and other eligible students without access to Student Finance
Deadline: 31 July 2027

About the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a UK university located in Guildford, England. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Through the Asylum Seeker Bursary, the university aims to create greater access to higher education for people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

What Does the University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary Cover?

The bursary provides financial assistance towards tuition fees and maintenance for the duration of the student’s studies.

Successful applicants may receive:

1. Tuition Fee Waiver

The university can waive tuition fees of up to £22,500 per academic year.

Students receiving the bursary will still be classified as international students for fee purposes, but eligible tuition fees up to the stated amount will be waived.

2. Maintenance Bursary

Successful applicants can receive a maintenance bursary of up to £1,500 during their first year of study.

Please note that the bursary is competitive, and submitting an application does not guarantee an award.

Applicants may also be invited to an interview before the final decision is made.

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for the University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary, applicants must:

Be an asylum seeker, OR
Have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), OR
Have humanitarian protection without access to Student Finance.
Have firmly accepted an offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the University of Surrey.
Not already hold an equivalent or higher-level qualification.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the University of Surrey Asylum Seeker Bursary 2027 is:

31 July 2027

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should complete the bursary application form through the University of Surrey’s application system.

For questions about the application, applicants can contact: ssedi@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants should make sure they meet the eligibility requirements before submitting their application.

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