Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 at Goldsmiths University of London | Full Tuition + £8,825 Stipend + Free Accommodation
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Summary:
The Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 at Goldsmiths offers full tuition fees, £8,825 yearly allowance, and free accommodation (up to £200/week) for undergraduate and taught Master’s students who have refugee status or an active asylum claim in the UK. Applicants must already hold an offer to study an in-person degree at Goldsmiths and be eligible to study in the UK. Only 4 awards are available, making it highly competitive. Selection considers both academic merit and the strength of your application responses, with equal understanding of diverse educational backgrounds.
Scholarship Name
Sanctuary Scholarship (Formerly International Response Scholarship)
Host University
Goldsmiths, University of London
Study Location
London, United Kingdom
Level of Study
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate Taught (Master’s)
Value / Benefits
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Full tuition fee waiver
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£8,825 annual stipend
Free accommodation in Goldsmiths halls
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Up to £200 per week
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Number of Awards
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4 total
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2 for Undergraduate
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2 for Postgraduate
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Eligibility Criteria
You must:
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Have refugee status in the UK OR an active asylum application
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Hold an offer for an eligible in-person degree at Goldsmiths
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Be eligible to study in the UK
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Not have immigration bail conditions that prevent study
✔ Ukrainian applicants under the special UK scheme are also eligible.
How To Apply
- Apply for a course and get an offer from Goldsmiths
- Submit the scholarship application form
- Upload proof of immigration/refugee status to MyGoldsmiths portal
- Apply separately for accommodation (if needed)
Application Timeline
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Opens: 16 February 2026
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Deadline: 25 May 2026 (midnight BST)
Selection Process
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Eligibility screening
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Final review by a panel including:
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Admissions
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Widening Participation
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Immigration Advisory Service
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They assess:
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Academic background
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Your application answers (content matters more than writing style)
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 at Goldsmiths University of London