Over the next three years, 36 new Stormzy Scholarships will be granted to Black students, adding to the existing count of 81 scholarships awarded within eight years from 2018 to 2026.

The impact of ‘The Stormzy Effect’ persists: Applications from Black students in the UK are on the rise. In 2022 there was a noteworthy increase, with 141 Black students accepted (marking a substantial 131% rise compared to 2018).

Since its inception in 2018, the Stormzy Scholarship initiative has offered financial assistance to 32 Black students in the UK, leading to a transformative impact on their university journeys. Initially launched with two students annually, the program expanded its scope in 2021.

In collaboration with HSBC UK, Stormzy’s #Merky Foundation is set to grant scholarships to a minimum of 10 Black students commencing their studies in the autumn of 2023.

Over the past three years, more than 400 UK Black students have begun their educational pursuits at Cambridge.

Nevertheless, there remains an ongoing commitment to ensure that UK Black students not only apply for enrollment at the University but also feel a sense of belonging and thrive to achieve their utmost potential.

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Stormzy Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship

The scholarships offered are not required to be paid back and will include the complete tuition fees and a maintenance grant. This grant will greatly reduce recipients’ need for government or commercial loans.

The support will be accessible to recipients throughout their three or four years of undergraduate study. In the 2023-24 academic year, each student will receive a total award of £20,000. Receiving this award will not impact eligibility for a Cambridge Bursary.

Requirements for Stormzy Scholarship Qualification

• To be eligible for the Stormzy Scholarship, you must have received an official acceptance from the University of Cambridge for your first undergraduate degree. Your studies should be scheduled to start in October 2023. You can verify the status of your offer by visiting the UCAS Hub.
• You need to be a student from the UK and have been classified as a ‘home’ fee status. This information would have been communicated to you in your offer letter earlier this year. If you are unsure about your fee status, reaching out to Cambridge College, which has offered you a place for clarification, is recommended.
• Suppose you have submitted an application to Student Finance in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan and have received confirmation that your financial support has been assessed and approved. In that case, it is necessary for an income assessment to have been conducted and consent given to share this information with the University.It is important to note that if you are granted a Stormzy Scholarship, you will have the option to reduce the amount of loan you take out to zero. However, it is still required to undergo an income assessment through Student Finance to be eligible for the Cambridge Bursary.

Application Deadline

August 17, 2023

How to Apply

To be considered for the Stormzy Scholarship, you must fill out the online application form before 11:59 pm on 3 September 2023. The application form for the 2023 scholarship will be accessible starting on 17 August.

If you need any further information or have inquiries about the Stormzy Scholarship, please feel free to send an email to ugscholarships@admin.cam.ac.uk.