The Sanctuary Scholarship scheme enables individuals seeking asylum and refugees who are not able access student finance to study at the University of Exeter.
Eligibility
Immigration Status
As well as meeting the academic requirements for your chosen programme of study you will also need to demonstrate that:
You have submitted a claim for asylum within the UK and are awaiting a response (this includes submission of a fresh claim) or
You have been granted Limited Leave to Remain (formerly Discretionary Leave to Remain) on the grounds of seeking protection in the UK and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
You have been awarded ‘Humanitarian Protection’ or Refugee status in the UK but are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
You have left care in the UK and are assessed as international for tuition fee purposes and are not eligible for funding via Student Finance England or
(For applicants to postgraduate research programmes only) You have been granted refugee status* by the UK Home Office or
You are the family member of someone with one of the immigration statuses listed above with ‘in line’ or ‘dependent’ status
Programme of Study
Sanctuary Scholarship applications will be considered from students applying to the following programmes:
The following programmes are not eligible for Sanctuary Scholarship funding:
BMBS Medicine – this is due to a cap imposed by the NHS on the number of home students we can recruit to the programme. Any change to the fee status of a student during their studies would put the University in breach of this cap.
Any taught or research Masters programmes (eg MA, MSc, MPhil, MbyRes).
Value of Scholarship
Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study.
Undergraduate students will also receive a £2000 Access to Exeter Bursary during each year of study
Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £19,237. A research allowance of £5000 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years.
Doctorate Students (HASS disciplines) -a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £19,237. A research allowance of £750 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years.
We are delighted to announce an automatic £10,000 award to all eligible students who join our MBA programme.
The University of Exeter is offering £10,000 awards to students applying to The Exeter MBA for 2025/26 entry. We recognise that global economic pressures and rising costs can make investing in your future a difficult decision, however, we believe that we have a responsibility to educate future leaders who will drive positive change. This award reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovative thinking.
This award will be allocated automatically to eligible applicants accepted on The Exeter MBA by 31 July 2025 for 2025/26 entry.
Our Better World Scholarships are awarded by the MBA Programme Director to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic merit or financial need and a commitment to the ethos of the programme. Our awards aim to recognise and support a range of factors to enable and support a fully diverse, able and enthusiastic cohort. We have up to £500,000 worth of scholarships available for students on The Exeter MBA. To be considered for a scholarship, all you need to do is apply for The Exeter MBA. If you are a suitable candidate, we will invite you to apply for a scholarship. Please note these scholarships are awarded entirely at the discretion of the Business School.
The Exeter MBA Global Equality for Women Scholarship
Academic Year
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Scholarship amount
50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Deadline
31 July 2025
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The Exeter MBA Inclusive and Sustainable Employment Scholarship
Academic Year
2025
Scholarship amount
50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Deadline
31 July 2025
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin the University of Exeter's Sustainability Policy and targets for 2030. Aligning with this policy, and specifically SDG8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, we are pleased to offer a new scholarship valued at 50% of tuition fees.
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