University of Liverpool · Application cycle 2027/2028

University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes 2027/28

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About this scholarship

The University of Liverpool offers up to two fully funded humanitarian scholarships for a one-year taught master's (MA or MSc) starting in September 2027. They are for students who hold refugee status or humanitarian protection outside the UK, Palestinians registered as refugees with UNRWA, and Ukrainian nationals with EU temporary protection living in an EU state. Course applications close on 31 January 2027, and scholarship applications run from 15 January to 9 April 2027. The university also runs a separate Humanitarian Scholarship in Irish Studies for a Palestinian student; its 2027 round has not been announced yet.

Funding type

Full tuition fee waiver for the one-year programme Accommodation costs A stipend for living costs of up to £18,688 Travel from where you live to Liverpool Meet and greet service on arrival in Manchester Language support during your studies, help with the visa application, and discounted gym membership

Tuition fees: Covered
Living costs: Covered
Travel: Covered
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

Recognised refugee status or humanitarian protection under the 1951 Refugee Convention, held outside the UK; or registered as a refugee with UNRWA (Palestinians); or a Ukrainian national with EU temporary protection living in an EU state An application for an eligible full-time taught master's (MA or MSc) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry, submitted by 31 January 2027 An unconditional offer before you apply for the scholarship; applicants with a conditional offer are not considered Courses in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Allied Health Professionals are not eligible

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT PTE Academic Duolingo English Test Waiver not mentioned

You must meet the English requirement of your chosen programme, and any English condition on your offer must be met before the scholarship deadline. The university accepts Duolingo, which is cheaper and easier to access. A small number of Duolingo vouchers are available for applicants from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds who cannot cover the cost; voucher applications open on 1 February 2027 and close on 26 February 2027, and a voucher must be used within one week of issue.

University admission details

Required before applying?

Apply for an eligible MA or MSc for September 2027 entry by 31 January 2027, with your full education history. If your offer is conditional, meet all its conditions first; do not complete the scholarship application unless you hold an unconditional offer. Courses in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Allied Health Professionals are not eligible.

Required documents

University of Liverpool course application with your full education history Unconditional offer for an eligible MA or MSc Proof of refugee status or humanitarian protection, or of UNRWA registration, emailed with the scholarship application Scholarship application form (online, on the scholarship page) Proof of English where your offer requires it (Duolingo accepted)

Application steps

Apply for an eligible MA or MSc at the University of Liverpool by 31 January 2027. Wait for your offer and meet any conditions so that it becomes unconditional. Complete the scholarship application through the online form on the scholarship page; it opens on 15 January 2027 and closes at 12pm GMT on 9 April 2027. Email proof of your refugee status, humanitarian protection or UNRWA registration as part of the application. A panel of university staff assesses the applications; decisions are expected by mid-June 2027. If you have not heard by 1 August 2027, assume your application was unsuccessful. Questions: [email protected]

Requirement checklist

Unconditional offer from the University of Liverpool Required

Apply for an eligible MA or MSc by 31 January 2027 and meet all offer conditions before applying for the scholarship. Applicants with a conditional offer are not considered.

Proof of refugee status, humanitarian protection or UNRWA registration Required

Emailed as part of the scholarship application. The status must be held outside the UK.

Scholarship application form Required

The online form on the scholarship page, open from 15 January 2027 until 12pm GMT on 9 April 2027.

Duolingo voucher Optional

A small number of vouchers for applicants from refugee backgrounds who cannot afford an English test. Apply between 1 and 26 February 2027 and use the voucher within one week.

Scholarship contacts

University of Liverpool scholarships team: [email protected]

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