Creating new futures for over 100 talented, disadvantaged, Black British students through university education.

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation provides full scholarships for talented, disadvantaged, Black British undergraduate students at our UK partner universities.

We are empowering 100+ disadvantaged talented Black British students over the next decade by funding their fees and living expenses, in partnership with universities, donors and businesses, supported by mentors.

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Since 2020, we have partnered with 26 UK universities, provided 70 full scholarships and raised tuition fee pledges from universities of £4m+.

We have already fundraised over £700,000 to unlock pledged tuition fee places – but we need to raise £85,000 during 2026 to continue to offer transformational scholarships.

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Our vision is for a fairer society and more diverse future leaders.

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Black and Minority Ethnic students are still under-represented at UK high-tariff universities.

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Those from underprivileged backgrounds risk being priced out of university or not graduating.

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In UK Higher Education, there are fewer than 1% of professors who identify as Black.

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Inclusivity: We seek to remove financial, racial, and social barriers that prevent talented socio-economically challenged Black British students attending university, creating an environment where all feel welcomed and supported. Equity: We will support talented socio-economically challenged Black British students to overcome the challenges limiting their attendance and progression at UK universities. We seek to enable all to achieve their potential on a level playing field. Integrity: We are committed to honesty, transparency, and accountability, evidenced by our ethical actions, moral approach, clarity and transparency in all we do. Transformation: We seek to enable students to achieve their full potential through education. We will support our students in their personal and academic growth to allow them to build a stronger future for themselves, their communities and the world.

Apply for a Scholarship:

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) provides full scholarships for talented, disadvantaged, Black British undergraduates at our UK partner universities.

Applications are via the university once a place has been offered. Applicants must attain the A-level (or equivalent) entry requirements for their offer and will need to prove financial need. See our full FAQs.