Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

05/03/2026

Lidia’s highlights from the January Sheffield Festival ✨💛

01/10/2024

“Universities are meant to be spaces to give us ideas for the world, in order for that to happen we need all people to have a seat at the table.” Ikenna Acholonu, Philanthropy Manager, The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE and Cowrie Advisor.

In Cowrie we are we have already funded 50 Black British disadvantaged students to attend University.

Ikenna Acholonu, Cowrie Scholarship Foundation Adviser, shares the importance of enabling Black British students to attend University. Ikenna is the Programm...

07/09/2024

Welcome to The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 🎓 ⭐

23/07/2024

"I've been able to study, and just really focus on my studies, without the burden of financial pressures."

Miranda shares the impact that receiving a Cowrie Scholarship has had on her university studies at the University of York.

Wondering how you could help make a difference to someone's life? Visit our website to find out more about supporting our Cowrie Scholars from mentorship to corporate support: https://lnkd.in/eqpdXPa3
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Miranda is part of our Cowrie - Black Heart Foundation Scholars cohort of students who started Undergraduate courses in 2022. She shares what difference a Co...

19/07/2024

We are honoured to be the recipients of the Highest Impact Widening Participation Organisation Award 2024 for our contributions towards social mobility!

Last night, we attended the Student Social Mobility Awards (SSMAs) organised by upReach It was a remarkable event showcasing the incredible achievements of undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds from across the UK.

We pledge to continue to advocate for social mobility by supporting talented, disadvantaged, undergraduate students at our Partner Universities through the provision of FULL scholarships and mentoring.

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation sends congratulations to all nominees and awardees. Together we are more and together we can build a brighter, more inclusive future.

04/03/2024

08/06/2023

Want to make a difference, meet like-minded people and use your skills to help lead the next exciting chapter in our mission? Trustees come from all sectors, ages & backgrounds. Full details available on our website: https://buff.ly/3vq4DJk

07/06/2023

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"The Cowrie Scholarship has enabled me to have time to go to networking events and be in the right rooms. I've gained so much confidence by receiving the scholarship and the mentoring has really helped." .ameliax

19/04/2023

We are delighted to have partnered with The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation to offer scholarships to support the progression of Black Heritage UK applicants from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds.

Last chance to apply before Friday, 21 April! https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/student-finance/2023/university-scholarships/cowrie-foundation-scholarships/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

06/04/2023

We are delighted to have partnered with The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation to offer scholarships to support the progression of Black Heritage UK applicants from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds.

Apply now before Friday, 21 April! https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/student-finance/2023/university-scholarships/cowrie-foundation-scholarships/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news

06/04/2023

I am excited to have renewed my sponsorship partnership with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation.

They have already reached a key milestone by partnering with 26 UK universities to support the tuition fees of 105 Black British students! This equates to £2.8million from the 26 partner universities to fully fund tuition fees for more than 100 students over the next decade!

As a business big or small are you interested in supporting the vision to make a tangible difference to Black British citizens? If so please get in touch with [email protected] to find out how you can become a sponsor.

Also the wonderful founder Professor Richard Oreffo was a guest on the podcast, link to listen in the comments if you want to know more.