Cowrie Foundation Scholarship at University of Surrey 2025-2026

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF), in partnership with the University of Surrey, is offering two full scholarships to support Black British undergraduate students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation wants to empower over 100 financially disadvantaged Black British students through UK universities in the next decade. This will be achieved by funding their fees and living expenses in partnership with universities, donors and businesses, supported by mentors and a full mentorship programme.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 24, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Surrey
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Surrey
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

This scholarship is a fee-waiver, meaning the successful applicants tuition fees will be covered and £8,000 will be provided each academic year to support with maintenance for up to three-years of study. Applicants must be a UK/Home student.

Requirements

 welcome applications from UK/Home students who are studying at the University of Surrey from September 2025. To apply for this scholarship, you must meet all the following criteria to be considered:

1. 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.
2. Have a household income of £25,000 per annum or less.
3. Have made an application to Student Finance (England, Wales or Northern Ireland) or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for tuition fee support and a maintenance loan.
4. Have received confirmation that you'll be in receipt of full financial support for the 2025/26 academic year. Please ensure you have given consent to share the information with the University, as this information will be used to determine eligibility.

Application Deadline

September 24, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Surrey on app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk to apply

For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage