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Scholarship
Undergraduate
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
University of Edinburgh
Closed
Funding
£5,000 – £10,000 (tiered)
Deadline
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Study level
Undergraduate
When to apply
Apply while at uni
Where you study
University of Edinburgh only
Any Subject
Low Income
Black Heritage
Funding scale: Full Funding
Key facts
- Notification: We aim for all applicants to receive notification of the outcome of their application by June 2026. If successful, you will be invited to attend an informal online video call.
Funding
- The Scholarship will cover: Your tuition fees*, and a stipend of £5,000 per annum to help with your living expenses The Scholarship is tenable for the duration of your programme of study, which is typically four years, but can be longer.
- The total available towards your living expenses is therefore up to £10,000 for every year of your course.
Eligibility
- Be starting a first undergraduate full time degree programme at the University of Edinburgh in the 2026-2027 academic year.
- We will assess applications using the following: Household income - Applicants with a household income below £34,000 per annum are eligible to apply.
About the provider
- The University of Edinburgh and The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) will offer at least one scholarship to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds.
Funding structure
- The Scholarship will cover: Your tuition fees*, and a stipend of £5,000 per annum to help with your living expenses The Scholarship is tenable for the duration of your programme of study, which is typically four years, but can be longer.
- The total available towards your living expenses is therefore up to £10,000 for every year of your course.
How to apply
- The deadline to apply for this scholarship has now passed.
Timeline
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.
