The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, is offering two fully funded undergraduate scholarships for Black British students from low-income backgrounds. This award covers full tuition and provides a maintenance stipend of up to £8,000 annually.

Applicants must be Black British students from low-income households (£25,000 or less), have accepted a full-time undergraduate offer at the University of Aberdeen for 2025–2026, be assessed as a ‘home’ or ‘rest of UK’ student, and have applied for UK government financial support with consent to share their information.

The University of Aberdeen is one of the oldest universities in the UK, founded in 1495. Located in Scotland, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various subjects. The university is known for its strong research, welcoming campus, and beautiful historic buildings. It provides a supportive learning environment and encourages students from all backgrounds to achieve their goals.

Application Deadline: 31st July 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Undergraduate (first degree)

• Award: Full tuition fees and maintenance stipend of up to £8,000 per year

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 2

• Nationality: Black British students

• The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: United Kingdom

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for any subject offered by the University of Aberdeen

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Identify as Black or Black British – Caribbean, Black or Black British – African, Mixed (White and Black Caribbean or White and Black African), or other Black background

  • Firmly accept an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen (2025-2026 entry)

  • Be assessed as a ‘home’ or ‘rest of UK’ student for tuition fee purposes

  • Have a household income of £25,000 or less

  • Apply for income-assessed UK government financial support (e.g., via SAAS or Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland) and consent to share financial information with the University.

How to Apply

• The application form will be available online soon.

• Applicants must complete the form and submit a personal statement (max 700 words) covering:

  • Why the scholarship would benefit your studies

  • How it will help you achieve academic goals

  • How your education will benefit your community and/or society

  • What achievements you are most proud of (academic or personal)

Benefits

• Full coverage of home UK tuition fees

• Maintenance stipend of up to £8,000 per year

• Support for the entire duration of the degree program (subject to satisfactory academic progress).

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