2026 - 2027 Open Futures Creative Writing at Open University

If you identify as being from a Black background, you could be eligible to study our MA in Creative Writing for free. The Open University is committed to driving change and ensuring that academic institutions remain inclusive and accessible for all members of society.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 29, 2026
• Value£25,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorThe Open University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyThe Open University

Benefits

• A waiver of about £25,000 is Awarded.

Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, you’ll need to meet all the following criteria:

• Be ordinarily resident in the UK and eligible to pay a UK fee.
• Identify as being from a Black background; applicants must have one of the following ethnicities:
  • Black African
  • Black Caribbean
  • Black Other
  • Mixed – White and Black Caribbean
  • Mixed – White and Black African
  • Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other)
• Be intending to study the MA in Creative Writing starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
• Have a personal annual income of not more than £25,000 per year or receive a UK qualifying benefit.
• Fulfil the entry requirements for the MA in Creative Writing.
• Be able to demonstrate your experience of, and a passion for, creative writing.

Full details about the scheme can be found in the scholarship terms and conditions.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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