The Article 26 Scholarship supports students with sanctuary and other asylum related statuses access financial support for living cost and tuition fees.
The Article 26 Scholarship supports students with sanctuary and other asylum related statuses access financial support for living cost and tuition fees.
It recognises that these students are not eligible for student finance England funding to tuition and maintenance costs and seeks to provide a financial lifeline to talented students who otherwise would then struggle to progress into higher education.
Successful award recipients will receive a tuition fee waiver, an cash award of £5000 each academic year, and an accommodation waiver if they are living in specific University of Manchester halls. They will also be provided with a named contact at the University to go to for support and be invited to social and development opportunities with other Article 26 scholars.
We are unable to award this scholarship to students studying Medicine, Dentistry or Architecture courses.
Essential criteria are criteria you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet this criteria will not be considered for this award. The essential criteria for this scheme are as follows:
- You must have applied to The University of Manchester for a place on a course starting in September 2026 (you don’t need to have received a course offer in order to submit your application, but we will look at which applicants have been made an offer when shortlisting for the scholarship interviews).
- You must be unable to access mainstream funding (such as student finance loans)
- You must meet specific immigration criteria relating to Sanctuary Scholarships
Applicants must note that eligibility can change at any point based on changes to government or institutional policy in relation to immigration.
Students must complete the application form and provide any evidence requested. As part of your application you will need also need to provide supporting statement. The supporting statement is your chance to provide further detail as to how the bursary will help you.
You will also have to provide evidence of your immigration status. Our admission and visa teams will also use your government and UCAS held information to assess your eligibility.
Sharing your household income information: When completing your Student Finance England Application, you will need to ensure you have selected the option to consent to share your household income information with the Universities you have applied to or hold an offer with. Without this we cannot access that information, and we will not be able to consider your application for this scheme.
Breaks in funding: This award is not provided during study years abroad, placement years, or if a student takes a study interruption.
Your course offer and this scheme: Receipt of this award is subject to you meeting you course offer commitments and registering at the University of Manchester in the year of entry specified in the application form.
Engaging with donors: This scheme is generously supported by a donor. Successful applicants will be expected to provide regular updates on their progress to the donor and meet with them as part of the terms and conditions of receiving the award.
Understanding your fee status: This scheme uses your fee status as part of its eligibility criteria. Find out more about how the University of Manchester assesses tuition fee statuses here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/tuition-fee-status/
Application and Selection: Completing an application for this award does not guarantee you will receive this award
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and be in a position to verify their circumstances in order to apply. Applicants who do not meet the criteria will not be considered for an award
For enquiries about the recruitment process contact us