Academic Scholarship

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, University of Sheffield

Location

United Kingdom

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID SC-04446

At a glance

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarship at the University of Sheffield is a prestigious award aimed at supporting Black British students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in pursuing their undergraduate studies. This initiative is part of the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation's mission to fund 100+ Black British students through UK universities over the next decade.

Who can apply

  • Applicants must identify as belonging to one of the following ethnic groups:
  • Black or Black British – Caribbean
  • Black or Black British – African
  • Mixed – White and Black Caribbean
  • Mixed – White and Black African
  • Other Black background
  • Must be ordinarily resident in the UK and eligible to pay home fees.
  • Have a household income of £25,000 or less per year and be in receipt of the maximum student maintenance loan.
  • Received an offer to study a full-time undergraduate course at the University of Sheffield.
  • If successful, applicants must make the University of Sheffield their firm choice by the date specified in their offer.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Phone: +44 114 222 9754 (

University of Sheffield

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