
Loughborough University sponsors the Sanctuary Scholarship to provide financial support for PhD studies. The program empowers high-achieving international students at risk or seeking sanctuary in the United Kingdom.
This fully funded scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition fees for successful candidates and provides a full bursary of £19,237 per annum for living expenses. Sanctuary PhD Scholarship is available at both the Loughborough and London campuses.
Loughborough University, fondly called Lboro, is a public research university established in 1909. This UK institution, which gained university status in 1966, is in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.
Tuition Fees
As an international student at Loughborough University, the tuition fee you will pay for undergraduate programs is around £23,950. For postgraduate courses, you may be charged £25,000.
Eligibility Criteria

- Candidate must apply to a PhD program at Loughborough
- Applicant must have a certificate for the previous level of study
- You should be proficient in the use of English
- Applicant must have an excellent academic record
Selection Process
The Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarship applications undergo an open competition. The panel contacts shortlisted candidates with details of further steps.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Sanctuary scholarship will be awarded financial aid covering full tuition fees for the entire PhD program. Beneficiaries will receive an annual living stipend of £19,237.
Application Procedure
- Go to the website
- Apply for admission at Loughborough University
- You must receive a PhD offer letter before you can apply for the scholarship.
- Once you get it, complete the application form and submit it.
Deadline/Expiration: June 23, 2025