Applications are open for the Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship, offering full tuition and a living stipend to at-risk scholars. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
There are two application deadlines:
- 25 March for July 2025 start
- 23 June for October 2025 or January 2026 start
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Tell Me About The Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship:
Loughborough University has four scholarships available for full-time and part-time postgraduate research (PhD) programs at our Loughborough and London campus: two scholarships available to start in the 2024/2025 academic year (starting in July 2025) and, two scholarships available to start in the 2025/2026 academic year (starting in October 2025 or January 2026)
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
PhD Scholarship
Who can Apply for the Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship:?
Also, to be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Currently hold an offer of study (conditional* or unconditional) for a postgraduate research (PhD) programme at Loughborough University (Loughborough campus or London campus). Scholarships for those wishing to study part-time will also be considered**.
- Show evidence of exceptional academic achievement
- Are considered an ‘at-risk scholar’
- It is difficult to provide a definitive definition for an ‘at-risk scholar’, but the University works to a framework which asks:
- Is your home located in a region of conflict/war such that your life or the lives of your family are in danger, or such that you could be forcibly displaced due to persecution?
- Are you, or your family, 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.
- Any award made to an applicant holding a conditional offer will be subject to those conditions being met in full.
- If you’re currently outside the UK and wish to study part-time, the University won’t be able to sponsor you in the UK on a student visa. For those based in the UK and wish to be considered for a part-time PhD, note that if you’re in full-time employment, you will not be eligible for a scholarship. Only those working part-time, have caring responsibilities or other requirements may be considered for an award on a part-time basis.
- Applicants must be a/an: Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, British National Overseas (BNO), Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), I am outside of the UK
How are Applicants Selected?
- Evidence of exceptional academic achievement.
- The applicant’s risk status (i.e., level of danger they face due to conflict, persecution, or forced displacement).
- A competitive selection process will be used, and shortlisted applicants will receive further instructions.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries
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Where will the Award be Taken?
Loughborough University, UK
How Many Awards?
4
What is the Benefit of the Loughborough University Sanctuary PhD Scholarship:?
Additionally, the scholarship benefits include:
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- Full bursary (study costs and full living costs)
- 100% of the tuition fees plus a stipend set at the recommended UKRI rate (currently £19,237) per annum for a period of 3 years for full-time PhD study, subject to annual uplifts. The scholarships are funded through university funds.
Students will be expected to fund their travel and visa costs (where required) through other sources.
How Long Will the Award Last?
Duration of study
How to Apply:
- Obtain an offer for a PhD program at Loughborough University.
- After receiving the offer, complete the scholarship application form available at Loughborough University’s website.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the application.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.
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