{"id":5446,"date":"2025-06-17T10:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/development\/?p=5446"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:16:00","slug":"celebrating-our-new-status-as-a-university-of-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/development\/2025\/06\/17\/celebrating-our-new-status-as-a-university-of-sanctuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating our new status as a University of Sanctuary"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Kent is proud to announce that we have been officially recognised as a University of Sanctuary<\/a>, joining a national network of institutions committed to creating a culture of welcome and belonging for people seeking sanctuary.<\/p>\n

This award acknowledges the work taking place across our campus to provide a supportive environment for refugees and asylum seekers, from Sanctuary Scholarships<\/a> and academic opportunities to community outreach and local partnerships. It is also a celebration of the resilience and determination of the Sanctuary Scholars themselves, many of whom have overcome extraordinary circumstances to pursue higher education.<\/p>\n

One Sanctuary Scholar, Makomborero Haruzivishe<\/a>, described the impact of his scholarship this way:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sanctuary Scholarship<\/a> at the University of Kent gave me hope in a hopeless world, re-connected me with ambitions I thought were lost. I am in charge today, empowered to chart my own path, strengthened by the indispensable support the Sanctuary Scholarship<\/a> award has given me. I will forever be grateful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The recognition as a University of Sanctuary<\/a> reflects our deep and ongoing commitment to ensuring access to education for all, regardless of background or immigration status. Since launching our Sanctuary Scholarships<\/a> in 2019, we have supported five new undergraduate students each year with a full tuition fee waiver and a small maintenance grant\u2014offering them not only the chance to study, but also a sense of belonging and a place to call home.<\/p>\n

This milestone has only been possible thanks to the compassion and generosity of our University community\u2014especially our donors, whose support has helped grow the Sanctuary Fund<\/a> and increase the level of assistance available to students in need.<\/p>\n

As we celebrate this important recognition, we invite you to continue showing your support. Your gift to the Sanctuary Fund<\/a> will help students seeking sanctuary rebuild their lives, realise their academic ambitions and become part of a welcoming community at Kent. Please consider making a gift to the Sanctuary Fund<\/a>\u00a0and stand with students seeking safety and the chance to build a better future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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