Higher education institutions in the UK have a long tradition of providing a ‘safe haven’ for scholars who find themselves at risk in their home country and are forced to flee from conflict and persecution. At the University of Aberdeen, we are committed to supporting these individuals as demonstrated by our Inclusive theme within our Aberdeen 2040 Strategy and our commitment to becoming a University of Sanctuary.

The At-Risk & Displaced Persons Scheme seeks to help students and scholars caught up in conflict across the world.

The Scheme comprises 5 ‘pillars’:

• At-Risk (Postgraduate Student) Fellowship Scheme;
• Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) Staff Fellowship Scheme ;
• Undergraduate Scholarship for At-Risk & Displaced Students;
• The George and Lilian Adam Smith Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught Students); and
• Student Hardship Fund for At-Risk & Displaced Students