Master’s Scholarship for Black British Students at Lancaster University 2026-2027

This initiative is designed to contribute to the university’s goal to increase the level of participation of Black students in the academic life of the institution. It is one of several scholarships that the university offers to students from minority groups. Other scholarships which contribute to the university’s inclusion goals are the International Regional Scholarship, Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship, and the Cowrie Foundation Scholarship.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 26, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorLancaster University
• City to studyLeicester
• School to studyLancaster University
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Full fees and £9,000 living costs

Requirements

The Master’s Scholarship for black British students is available for eligible applicants to full-time postgraduate taught degree-level programmes (excluding MBA programmes) offered fully on-campus at Lancaster University for September 2026 entry.

You can apply if you:

• have one of the following categories of ethnicity:
  • 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)
• Are from a household with annual income less than or equal to £30,000
• Have an outstanding academic record, with evidence of consistent performance throughout your undergraduate degree
• Are in receipt of either a conditional or an unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for September 2026 entry, which you have accepted.
• Are classed as a Home fee-paying student for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of your studies.
• Hold an undergraduate degree from Lancaster University (achieved at any time)

Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees, would be eligible for this scholarship.

Selection Process

Application forms should be submitted by Friday 26 June, 2026.

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by Friday 7 August 2026.

If you have any enquiries about the scholarship please contact [email protected]

Application Deadline

June 26, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Lancaster University on forms.office.com to apply

For more details, visit Lancaster University Scholarship webpage