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Stormzy extends his Cambridge University scholarship scheme
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 31 July 2023
Stormzy has announced that he is extending his programme supporting black students studying at Cambridge University.
It’s a continuation of a scholarship scheme first launched by the rapper in 2018. HSBC subsequently came on board as a supporter.
The bank has now pledged a further £2 million to fund 30 new Stormzy Scholarships over the next three years, while the musician’s charity – the #Merky Foundation – will continue to fund a further two students a year, meaning 36 people will benefit in total.
The programme aims to alleviate the financial worries of students from less advantaged socio-economic backgrounds, with each beneficiary receiving a £20,000 annual scholarship.
On the continued support of HSBC, Stormzy says: “For a further 30 black students to have the opportunity to study at Cambridge University – the same year we celebrate five years of the scholarships’ launch – feels like an incredible landmark moment”.
The university’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor For Education, Bhaskar Vira, adds that he is “delighted” that the scholarship scheme is continuing, stating: “We know these scholarships are truly transformative in the opportunities they provide and we look forward to welcoming more Stormzy scholars to Cambridge over the next few years”.
