Scholarships & Funding for Black Students

Browse scholarships, bursaries and funding opportunities, plus practical guides to help you fund your university journey with confidence.

Scholarships exist for a wide range of backgrounds, interests, subjects and personal circumstances, including opportunities created specifically for Black students.

From university-specific awards to independent funding from organisations, charities and businesses, we aim to bring together all funding opportunities for Black students from the UK, Africa and the Caribbean.

Don't forget - it's important for you to explore all the different routes, search widely and apply early to increase your chances of securing funding.

Find Scholarships & Funding for Black Students

We've done the research so you don't have to! Discover extra funding opportunities you may be eligible for as an ethnic minority, to help make university more affordable.

Within our University Profiles, we have included all the scholarships each university offers for Black students from the UK (home fee status) and abroad (International fee status). See the steps below on how to find them.

Step 1
Find Your University

Go to the University Profiles page and search for the university you're interested in.

See Universities

Step 2
Black students
(Home Fee Status)

Scroll to Scholarships & Funding, then check under Home Fee Status for scholarships.

View Scholarships

Step 3
African/Caribbean students
(International Fee Status)

In the same section, check under International Fee Status.

View Scholarships

How To Find a Scholarship

🏫 Start With Your University First

Many universities offer scholarships, bursaries and hardship funds for both UK and international students. Search the university website carefully and check departmental funding too.

🌍 Look for External Scholarships

Charities, businesses, community organisations and private sponsors also offer funding opportunities for students across different subjects and backgrounds.

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🔎 Search Across Multiple Categories

Don’t limit your search to one category. Many students qualify for scholarships linked to subjects, income, volunteering, leadership, hobbies, location, disability or career goals.

📅 Stay Organised

Scholarship deadlines can close months before university starts. Create a tracker for deadlines, documents and application requirements.

Download application checklist →

✍️ Prepare Before You Apply

Many scholarships ask for personal statements, references or proof of achievements. Having these ready can save time and improve your applications.

Read scholarship application tips →

🚨 Stay Safe When Applying

Genuine scholarships should not ask students to pay application fees or share sensitive financial information unnecessarily.

Read scholarship safety tips →

Scholarships Beyond Universities

Universities aren't the only ones investing in your future. Across the UK, independent organisations, charities, businesses and individuals are offering financial support to help students from Black backgrounds access and succeed in higher education.

These scholarships exist outside of the university system, meaning you can apply for them alongside any university-specific funding you may already be eligible for, giving you the best possible chance of getting the financial support you need.

See below:

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

🏢 Provider: Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 📍 Who it's for: Black heritage students 💰 Value: Tuition fees, accommodation and travel costs 📅 Deadline: Varies per university - see...
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Did You
Know?

💡 Many scholarships receive fewer applications than students expect because people assume they are not eligible.

Your Questions, Answered

Answers to some of the most common questions about finding and applying for scholarships.

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No. While these scholarships are valuable opportunities, we encourage students to search for funding across a wider range of sources, including scholarships based on subject area, career goals, financial need, postcode, sporting achievements, health condition and more.

Casting a wider net will improve your chances of securing funding.
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Start as early as possible. Many scholarships open several months before the academic year begins, and some deadlines fall before university offers are confirmed.
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Yes. In most cases you can apply for multiple scholarships simultaneously, provided you meet the eligibility criteria for each. We recommend checking the individual terms and conditions of each award, as some scholarships may restrict concurrent applications.
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No. Scholarships are non-repayable financial awards and, unlike student loans, do not need to be paid back. We always recommend reading the terms and conditions of each individual scholarship to ensure you understand any obligations attached to the award.
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Legitimate scholarships will never ask you to pay an application fee. Always apply directly through the organisation's official website, and be cautious of any offers that seem too good to be true. If in doubt, research the organisation independently before sharing any personal information.
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Not always. Scholarships can close, change, or fill up at any time, so we always recommend checking directly with the official provider before applying to confirm the award is still open.
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We do our best to keep listings current and review them regularly, particularly at the start of each new academic year. That said, universities and scholarship providers can update their information at any time, so we'd always encourage you to check the provider's website for the latest details.