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The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026

Awarded by Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · Covers full home UK tuition fees + Maintenance stipend

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by UK partner universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Black British students

Can Be Taken At

Kings College LondonNewcastle University, UKCardiff University, Heath Park

Provider

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

Last Verified On

25 Mar 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must identify as one of the following ethnic groups:
    • Black or Black British – Caribbean
    • Black or Black British – African
    • Mixed – White and Black Caribbean
    • Mixed – White and Black African
    • Other Black background
  • Household income must be £25,000 or less per year.
  • Must have applied for tuition fee support and maintenance loans through Student Finance or the
  • Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

Application Process:

  • Complete the online application form.
  • All applications are reviewed impartially and shortlisted before being shared with the Cowrie Foundation.
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Cowrie Scholarship Foundation. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 is N/A.
  • The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 is offered for All courses offered by UK partner universities.
  • The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 is open for: Open to Black British students.
  • The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 is offered by Cowrie Scholarship Foundation.
  • The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 2026 covers Full Funding, Covers full home UK tuition fees + Maintenance stipend.