Supporting financially disadvantaged Black British students into Higher Education at UK universities 🎓 UK Charity number: 1191471 🌟
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Welcome to The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation 🎓 ⭐
#educationforall #cowriecommunity #senseofbelonging
This Black History Month the theme is #ReclaimingNarratives. This month, and every month, we celebrate our scholars and their stories of resilience and success.
Read our latest blog 'Understanding Black History Month' here: cowriescholarshipfoundation.…
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***Free event this Thursday 17th Oct***
Very much looking forward to this discussion in support of @CowrieSF on Thursday!
The event is free to attend and we still have a few spaces available: linkedin.com/posts/tradeweb_…
#bhm #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #education #allyship #opportunity
“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.” @ikennaacholonu Philanthropy Manager @LSEnews & Cowrie Advisor. youtube.com/watch?v=gTcBAMSb…
In Cowrie we are #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM, we have already funded 50 Black British disadvantaged students to attend University.
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Cowrie reached 50 scholars!!
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"Being a Cowrie Scholar has allowed me to venture into opportunities and pathways that I never would have been able to otherwise." Kesiah is studying Journalism @uniofleicester and shares the impact that being awarded a Cowrie Scholarship has had on her university studies.
We spoke to Ganre, one of our first Cowrie Scholars, about the difference a Cowrie Scholarship has had on her studies @EdinburghUni and work-life balance. youtube.com/watch?v=GCYTOG1q…
Salome shares why being awarded a Cowrie Scholarship was so important for her studies at @OfficialUoM. "I'm studying medicine and that's been my dream for the longest time".
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"I've been able to put more time towards my studies and therefore it's reflected in my grades". We were delighted to hear from Tey about how receiving a Cowrie Scholarship has allowed her to focus on her studies @UniofBath and enabled her take on extra curricular activities.
In June we held our Sense of Belonging event which included a brilliant debate on the effectiveness of representation led by @debate_mate. You can now watch the full debate on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@thecowrieschola…
#partnership #accesstoeducation #senseofbelonging
ALT Image text: "You have to tackle the root causes, you have to get to systemic change."
Alongside providing a full university scholarship, we also support our scholars with networking, internship opportunities, and mentorship. We will have over 50 scholars this year and with @WithInsightEdu, we are seeking mentors. Please apply here: bit.ly/3eJAgYK
ALT Image text: "We will have 52 scholars this year, we need 100 mentors..."
"Without them I don't know where I could be so thank you". Mariana shares how her university experience @UniofHull has been shaped by being awarded a Cowrie Scholarship and the support from the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation and University teams.
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Good luck to all students getting their results today! We hope all your hard work and efforts have paid off and you've secured the next step in your journey. #resultsday #Alevelresults #university
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"Investment perspectives thrive on diversity of thought". Celia, one of our advisers, explains how having more Black students in her field of asset management would make a difference.
To hear more from our advisers and scholars, please visit our YouTube: youtube.com/@thecowrieschola…
Kesiah, one of our Cowrie Scholars, explained that Cowrie Scholarship Foundation has not only provided financial support but has also allowed her to form a support network in her fellow scholars. This photo is from our Cowrie Scholar panel at our Sense of Belonging event in June
ALT Cowrie scholar panel of eight women sat on stage. Image text reads "All the girls on this stage, whether it's five years from now, I could be calling any of them to help me for whatever reason.".
You can watch the full Cowrie Scholar panel discussion on our YouTube: youtube.com/@thecowrieschola…
#senseofbelonging
"The Cowrie Scholarship has allowed me to take part in a lot of opportunities at university". Wafa explains how receiving a Cowrie scholarship has had a positive impact on her studies @KingsCollegeLon and self confidence.
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