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Sanctuary scholarships in the UK: who they are for and how to apply

A practical guide to UK sanctuary scholarships: who qualifies, what they cover and leave out, eight real 2026/27 schemes compared, when they open and close, and how to write an application that stands out.

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    Home fees and student finance for refugees and asylum seekers, 2026/27

    Which immigration statuses get home fees, tuition fee loans and maintenance loans in England, what the residence rules really say, where asylum seekers stand, and who to ask when your case is not simple.

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  • Guide23 min read

    Overseas qualifications and lost certificates: a UK guide for refugees

    How young refugees and asylum seekers can get qualifications from home recognised in the UK: UK ENIC statements and costs, the EQPR, what to do when certificates are lost, English tests and a step-by-step plan.

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  • Guide20 min read

    Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and education: what the law promises

    A plain-English guide to the education rights of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in England: who is responsible, how fast a school place should come, what a PEP must contain, and what care leavers can claim.

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  • Guide24 min read

    ESOL for young refugees aged 16–19: levels, funding and routes onward

    A plain-English guide to ESOL for 16–19 year olds from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds in England: what the levels mean, who pays, why waiting lists form, and how to get from ESOL to Level 3 and university.

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  • Guide23 min read

    No A-levels? Access to HE, foundation years and other routes to university

    A practical guide for young refugees who missed A-levels: how the Access to HE Diploma, integrated foundation years and preparatory certificates work, what they cost in 2026/27, and how to choose between them.

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  • Guide23 min read

    Trauma-informed teaching for refugee students: a guide for educators

    What the research says about trauma among refugee and asylum-seeking young people, how it affects learning, and the evidence-led steps teachers, tutors and volunteer mentors can take — including when to refer.

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