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Accessibility statement
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The Open University believes accessible education is a powerful tool for social mobility, improving people’s lives, and building better communities.
The Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship is offering the opportunity for ten students to study up to 360 credits for free.
The Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship provides an opportunity for new, UK-resident students who have been displaced from their homeland or place of residence for political, economic, ethnic, environmental, or human rights pressures to study for free.
Ten scholarships will be available in 2026/27. A scholarship covers up to 360 credits of OU undergraduate credit-bearing study, paying for the full tuition cost of these credits, up to 120 credits each seasonal academic year.
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must meet all the following criteria.
Full details of the scheme are available in the scholarship terms and conditions.
The Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship Fund wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous donors. The scheme has been kindly supported by:
If you would like to support the fund, please email us to discuss donating.
We’re now accepting applications for the 2026/27 academic year. You’ll need to download the full scholarship terms and conditions and the application form to apply.
Once completed, please email your application and supporting evidence to our Student Fees team. Their contact details are on the first page of the application form.
Applications close at midday on 22 July 2026. We’ll email you by 7 August 2026 to confirm if you’re successful. We’ll also contact you to ensure you’re ready to study and, if needed, help you choose your course.
If you’ve got a question about the Open Futures Sanctuary Scholarship, our advisers are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 0300 303 5303 or email us at [email protected].
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