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Scholarship
Pre-Uni
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
Birkbeck
Closed (31 May 2026)
Funding
Tuition fees + up to £10,000 per year
Deadline
31/05/2026
Study level
Pre-Uni
When to apply
Apply before university
Where you study
Any UK university
Education
Low Income
Black Heritage
Funding scale: Full Funding
Funding
- Tuition fees + up to £10,000 per year.
Eligibility
Funding structure
- Tuition fees paid for throughout the degree (excluding study abroad/placement years) plus an annual maintenance bursary of up to £10,000.
Eligibility breakdown
- They must be resident in the UK, beginning their first undergraduate degree at Birkbeck in September 2026, on a programme based at the Bloomsbury campus (including online), assessed as a 'home' student for fee status, have an annual household income of no more than £35,000.
How to apply
- Applicants need to complete an online application form and include a personal statement (no more than 700 words) covering why the scholarship benefits studies, how it helps achieve academic goals, how education benefits community/society, and academic/personal achievements.
Selection criteria
Restrictions
Timeline
- Eligible offer holders can apply until 31 May 2026.
- Decision will be received after 13 August 2026.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
