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Sanctuary Scholarship
Exeter
Closed (1 May 2026)
Funding
£750 – £20,780 (tiered)
Deadline
1st May 2026
Study level
Mixed
Where you study
Any UK university
Medicine
STEM
Sanctuary
Funding scale: Full Funding
Funding
- Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study.
- An Access to Exeter Bursary of £2,300 per year is also awarded.
- Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £20,780*.
- A research allowance of £5,000 per year will also be paid.
- All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years. *this amount will increase for 26/27 in line with the UKRI recommended stipend level.
Eligibility
- Sanctuary Scholarship applications will be considered from students applying to the following programmes: Full-time undergraduate degree programmes Full-time Doctorate level programmes (eg PhD, EngD, EdD, MPhil) The following programmes are not eligible for Sanctuary Scholarship funding.
About the provider
Funding structure
- Undergraduates – a full tuition fee waiver plus a grant for living costs of £11,500 for each year of study.
- An Access to Exeter Bursary of £2,300 per year is also awarded.
- Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £20,780*.
- A research allowance of £5,000 per year will also be paid.
- All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3 years. *this amount will increase for 26/27 in line with the UKRI recommended stipend level.
How to apply
- 1st May 2026: Apply here for the Sanctuary Scholarship before the 1st May 2026 deadline.
- In addition to your details, you’ll need to upload proof of your immigration status, personal statement, references and for research students your research proposal.
- Personal statement: Make your statement personal to you and your plans.
- References: Your references should be from someone who is aware of your education history and can testify to your academic ability, ambition and potential.
Timeline
- Deadline: 1st May 2026
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
