Your Guide to
Navigating University
Supporting Black students at every stage of their UK university journey with scholarships for Black students, diversity insights, wellbeing support and practical resources, all in one place.
Explore the Website
Whether you're a prospective student taking your first steps or a current student looking for support, we've got everything you need right here.
Featured Scholarships
Browse the extra funding opportunities you may be eligible for as an ethnic minority to help you finance your university studies. New opportunities added frequently.
Diversity Access Scheme
Scholarship Award:
• Covers full SQE preparation course costs
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Covers SQE assessment fees
or full LPC fees
Akindolie Medical Scholarship
Scholarship Award:
• £1,500 bursary
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A year of dedicated leadership mentoring and support
Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship Award:
• Personal funding for your education and career, paid on programme completion
• Exclusive mentoring, networking, and work experience opportunities & more
Visit our Uni Diversity Profiles to see what scholarships are available from universities based on ethnicity and country.
Why We Exist
Why is this website focused on Black students?
In 2023, Universities UK reported that 45% of Black students experienced racial harassment at UK universities - a stark reminder that community, culture and institutional support aren't small details when choosing where to study. Yet these are exactly the questions mainstream guides rarely answer, leaving Black students to piece together this picture on their own.
StudyKin exists to close that information gap - bringing together ethnicity statistics, diversity initiatives, student societies and scholarships in one place, so Black students can make informed decisions with a clearer picture of what to expect.
Find Your Community at University
Discover where other Black students are studying across UK universities, helping you understand the landscape and see what support is available before you arrive.
100+
Universities reviewed
Members of the Race Equality Charter (REC)
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Universities with a REC award
Scholarships and funding opportunities
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Explore our university profiles to see a snapshot of diversity, representation, and support at UK universities.
SOAS University of London
London Business School
Birkbeck, University of London
University of St Andrews
Student Support Hub
From wellbeing and finances to careers and accommodation, discover resources to help you thrive, with signposting to culturally relevant support.
Browse the full range of resources available.
Your Questions, Answered
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about this website.
Through advising prospective students and through lived experiences, we understand the gaps in information and support that Black students encounter. We want to bridge these gaps by offering honest, relevant and culturally aware guidance. Whether you're choosing a university or finding your feet once you're there, we're here to support you on your journey.
Where scholarships or funding are listed, eligibility is determined by the scholarship provider. Some opportunities are for UK home students of Black heritage (incluidng mixed race), while others are specifically for Black international students from Africa and the Caribbean.
We will also be creating a student hub for African students and much more. We're continuously growing with more features on the way so stick with us!
All scholarships and funding opportunities listed are for the upcoming year and will be refreshed and updated on an ongoing basis once a new academic year has begun. Please note not all scholarships are released at the same time.