Education is life changing. Your support will help refugees reach university, rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams. With your help, we will provide the vital information and support necessary to empower refugees on their journey to higher education in the UK.
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Situation
Refugees tell us higher education is crucial for rebuilding their lives, support networks, employment prospects and wellbeing. Yet only 7% go to university, compared to 42% of people globally. In the UK, refugees face many barriers: the system is complex, information and support is scarce and students often face international fees whilst having no access to student finance or right to work. Without scholarships and support, university is out of reach for many. Together we can change that.
Solution
STAR has campaigned for equal access to university for refugees since 2008. We've seen lots of positive change but refugees still desperately need access to the right information and support: last year alone we helped thousands of people. With your donation we will be able to: - Provide 1:1 peer mentoring throughout the application process - Train refugee students to deliver inspiring workshops on how to access university - Develop a new toolkit to reach even more aspiring students