About us Education Beyond Borders delivers a programme of funding, support, and collaborative and community-led initiatives to ensure continued access to education for displaced scholars. Academics at-risk Fellowship Working with our partner Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics), we offer fully-funded fellowships to at-risk academic staff. Postgraduate scholarship A scholarship for people based in the UK who have been displaced due to conflict, persecution, or other serious human rights violations or deprivations. A part-time online programme starting in 2025 for people who are displaced and/or have refugee status. Applications are now closed for the 2025 intake. Staff and student-led initiatives Learn more about our staff and student-led initiatives which support those with refugee or displaced backgrounds. Our partners Find out more about the organisations we work with to support displaced scholars and to share knowledge and information. Other funding opportunities Learn more about other funding opportunities for displaced students and academic staff to access Higher Education work or study. Refugee Week 2025 stories Riza Mukhtari on empowering Afghan communities through education and social impact initiativesSTTEPS as a Superpower in Scotland!Sharon Rita Otieno on Community as a SuperpowerMeelad Sabari on community, resilience and the power of belongingSyrian artists showcase One Health through art and musicTransforming refugee access to education: insights from Foundations for All Volunteer for the Student Mentoring Scheme We are looking for volunteers to mentor a student from a displaced background and support them throughout their studies.Mentors will support our students’ transition into the University and life in Edinburgh by supporting their engagement with academic and non-academic life. Our vision for this programme is to see students thrive in their studies and develop a sense of belonging and community at the University. The University’s response and support for those impacted by global emergencies and situations is available on our University of Sanctuary website. Research Our research agenda is focused on forced migration, refugee education and refugee mental health. We share news, events, volunteer programmes, and other opportunities to support and celebrate our Education Beyond Borders community. This article was published on 2024-06-24
