The University of London 20 Scholarships for Degree Programs for Refugees

Are you a refugee or displaced person seeking higher education opportunities? The University of London offers a remarkable chance for individuals like you to pursue your academic aspirations online through the Refugee and Displaced Persons Scholarships. This program provides financial support and access to world-class education for those forced to leave their homes due to conflict or other crises. With a wide range of programs available, this scholarship aims to help you build a brighter future.

The University of London is committed to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. The Refugee and Displaced Persons Scholarships reflect this commitment by ensuring that higher education is accessible to those who need it most. Whether you are interested in law, accounting, financial management, or many other related fields, there is a program for you. This initiative supports your educational aspirations while contributing to global efforts to address the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons.

By offering these scholarships, the University of London is taking a significant step towards inclusivity and social responsibility. The scholarships cover various levels of study and are available for new students and those who have become displaced during their studies. This opportunity not only eases the financial burden but also provides a supportive academic and personal growth environment.

Field of Study

You can apply for the following fields of study. Please note that some programs are not available for the 2026/27 academic year.

• 2 MSc Accounting and Financial Management scholarships (No further scholarships are available for 2026/27)
• 5 scholarships between BSc Computer Science and MSc Data Science (No further scholarships are available for 2026/27)
• 6 scholarships between BSc Business Administration, BSc Marketing, MSc Cyber Security, MSc Project Management (No further scholarships are available)
• 2 Global MBA scholarships (No further scholarships are available for 2026/27)
• 1 MA Human Rights scholarship (No further scholarships available)

• 5 LLB Law scholarships (No further scholarships are available for 2026/27)
• 3 MSc Professional Accountancy scholarships
• 10 Postgraduate Laws LLM scholarships (No further scholarships are available for 2026/27)

Benefits and Financial Aids

You will benefit from the program as follows:

• Full coverage of course fees for the selected program.
• Access to high-quality education from a prestigious institution.
• Opportunity to study various programs, including MSc Professional Accountancy, LLM, BSc Business Administration, MSc Cybersecurity, and more
• Supportive environment and resources tailored to the needs of refugees and displaced persons
• Possibility to participate in marketing-related activities and share experiences.

Applicants must first receive an offer of admission to an eligible program before being considered.

You must meet the following requirements

Must have an offer for one of the eligible programs: MSc Accounting and Financial Management, MSc Professional Accountancy, LLM, BSc Business Administration, BSc Marketing, MSc Project Management, BSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MA Global Diplomacy, MSc Cybersecurity, Global MBA, LLB, or MA Human Rights.

Must be a new student or have become displaced during current studies with the University of London.

Must have refugee or displaced person status evidenced by formal documentation.

Also, check the specific program requirements

Submit your application for your chosen course’s program using the links above for each course.

If you are unable to pay the application fee, please contact the university under the Scholarships and Bursaries category.

Once you receive an offer, complete and submit the Refugee and Displaced Person scholarship application form (select the Scholarships and Bursaries category).

Upload evidence of your status as a refugee or displaced person.

Ensure that all parts of the scholarship application form are fully completed.

Download and submit the scholarship application form as a Word document.

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Terms and Conditions To be remembered

Available only for eligible University of London distance learning programs.

Applicants must first receive an offer of admission to an eligible program before being considered.

The scholarship covers University of London tuition/course fees only.

It may be combined with external funding, but cannot be combined with other University of London scholarships or bursaries.

The scholarship is reviewed annually, is non-transferable, and cannot be applied retroactively.

It remains valid for the maximum registration period of the chosen program.

Students who withdraw from their studies will lose the scholarship.

Scholarship recipients may take a study break but must pass at least two examinations each year to remain eligible.

The University may withdraw the scholarship if false, misleading, or incomplete information is provided.

Recipients must comply with University regulations and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Scholars are expected to make every effort to successfully complete their studies.

Participation in promotional activities (e.g., interviews or student profiles) is voluntary.

Recipients may be required to submit a report on the impact of their studies; failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.

Personal data will be processed in accordance with UK data protection laws and the University’s Data Protection Policy.

The scholarship is governed by the laws of England, and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the English courts.

Further information is available on the official University of London website.