In detail
Access to university should not be limited by race or social class. At Lancaster, we remain committed to equality of opportunity for all students. This includes ensuring we have a diverse student body which is reflective of the world around us.
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation will offer one scholarship to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in the UK and commencing undergraduate study in the academic year 2026/27.
The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee waiver for Undergraduates for 2026 entry. There is also a maintenance stipend of £8,000 per year of study.
The maintenance stipend consists of any bursaries and/or scholarships from Lancaster University that you may be eligible for plus an additional award from the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation. The total amount available will equal £8,000 per year of study.
The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation wants to fund 100 Black British students through UK universities in the next decade.