by Last verified: 13 October 2026. We checked these University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship details against the university’s official scholarships page.
The University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship fully funds a one-year Masters for up to two students who have refugee status or humanitarian protection outside the UK. It’s open again for September 2027 entry. The first step is your course application, which must be in by 31 January 2027. The scholarship form itself opens in spring 2027.
What the Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship covers
- A full tuition fee waiver for the one-year MA or MSc.
- Accommodation costs and a living stipend, up to £18,688 (eighteen thousand six hundred and eighty-eight pounds) in total.
- Transport from where you live now to Liverpool, plus a meet-and-greet service when you land in Manchester.
- Help with English, your visa and a discounted gym membership.
It doesn’t support family members. Liverpool also says you pay the visa fee (£524) and health surcharge (£776) upfront and are reimbursed after you arrive. You’ll need money for your first two to three weeks too, because the stipend goes into a UK bank account you open on arrival.
Who can apply for the Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship
- People with recognised refugee status or humanitarian protection under the 1951 Refugee Convention, held outside the UK.
- Ukrainian nationals with EU temporary protected status living in an EU country, who would be eligible for a UK student visa.
- Applicants to a one-year MA or MSc taught course. Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and the Allied Health Professions are excluded.
You must be able to prove your status. The official page gives examples of accepted evidence, including for Ukrainians and UNRWA-registered Palestinians.
Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship key dates for 2027
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Course application deadline | 31 January 2027 |
| Scholarship form opens | Spring 2027 (exact dates due in autumn 2026) |
| Successful applicant told | Mid-June 2027 |
| No news by this date means unsuccessful | 1 August 2027 |
How to apply for the University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarship
- Apply online for your one-year Masters by 31 January 2027, with your full education history.
- Get an offer. If it’s conditional, meet the conditions; Liverpool accepts Duolingo for English.
- Once you hold an unconditional offer, fill in the scholarship form when it opens in spring 2027.
- Email proof of your status as the page instructs. Liverpool can’t consider applications without it.
Worked example: Mariam’s plan
Mariam is a recognised refugee living in Jordan with a degree in public health.
- In December 2026 she applies for a one-year MSc in a non-clinical subject, since clinical schools are excluded.
- She meets her English condition with Duolingo and gets an unconditional offer in March 2027.
- When the form opens, she applies and emails her refugee documentation.
- She keeps savings aside for the visa fees and her first weeks in Liverpool, since those are paid back only after she arrives.
With only two awards, she also applies elsewhere. Our fully funded Masters scholarships list has more options.
Frequently asked questions
Can asylum seekers already in the UK apply?
This scholarship is for people protected outside the UK. Liverpool has other support for people seeking sanctuary in the UK, so check its scholarships pages.
Is the scholarship guaranteed if I meet the criteria?
No. There are up to two awards.
Who do I contact?
Liverpool lists wpscholarships@liverpool.ac.uk.
Official sources
- University of Liverpool – Humanitarian Scholarships for Master’s Programmes
- University of Liverpool – Scholarships for Master’s students
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm on Liverpool’s official page before you apply.
