2026-2027 Scholarship for Black Students at Open University

The Open Futures Scholarship for Black Students offers ten students the opportunity to study 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 DeadlineJune 24, 2026
• ValueFull tuition fees
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorThe Open University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyThe Open University

Benefits

• Full tuition fee Awarded

Requirements

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

• 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)
• Have a household annual income of not more than £25,000 or receive a qualifying benefit
• Be ordinarily resident in the UK and eligible for a UK fee
• Hold no existing higher education qualification
• Be a new student to The Open University
• Be intending to study towards an undergraduate OU qualification or module commencing in the 2026/27 academic year
• Be studying at a minimum intensity of 25% (30 credits) per academic year

Full details of the scheme are available in the scholarship terms and conditions.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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