Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarships

Loughborough University is delighted to present the Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarships for entry in October 2026.

Sanctuary Scholarships have been set up to support students fleeing conflict or war in their home country.

A Sanctuary Scholarship will cover the entirety of a students’ tuition fees at undergraduate or postgraduate level to allow them the opportunity to attend Loughborough University. 

The University is University of Sanctuary – a university that welcomes asylum seekers and refugees to the community and fosters a culture of acceptance and inclusion for all.

The scholarship will cover 100% off the course fees for your chosen undergraduate degree for 3 years (replacing any departmental or other Loughborough University scholarships or bursaries you may already have been awarded).

The University will award one undergraduate, and two postgraduate taught scholarships, and the standards required are very high so please make sure you submit a strong application to be considered for this prestigious award.

The scholarships are being 100% funded by University funds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Currently holding an offer (conditional or unconditional) for an eligible undergraduate programme.
• Show evidence of exceptional academic achievement.
• If your home located in a region of conflict/war such that their lives or the lives of their family are in danger, or such that they could be forcibly displaced due to persecution.
• If you, or your family, are at risk of imminent imprisonment, injury, death or persecution.
• If you are currently in the UK but were to return to your home country, your life or safety would be at much greater risk.

Application deadline is 06 May 2026. 

How to apply

The scholarship application procedure is an open competition. Students may only apply for the scholarship after an offer for a place in one of Loughborough University’s undergraduate programmes has been made. Students who are in possession of an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course can apply for the scholarship using the application form.

Applications will be initially shortlisted and the final decision on the awards will be made by a selection panel of senior staff of the University.

More information

For more information, including details on how to apply, please visit the Loughborough University website.