Raheem Sterling Scholarship at King’s College London
The Raheem Sterling Scholarship 2024-25 signifies a remarkable opportunity for aspiring Black British students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the Greater London area. This scholarship program is designed with a clear aim: to empower deserving individuals to overcome financial barriers and pursue their dreams of higher education.
Applicants must have firmly accepted an offer to pursue an undergraduate full-time degree program at King’s College London, holding ‘home’ student fee status and a home postcode within Greater London as stated in their UCAS application. Preferred candidates may additionally meet criteria such as residing in the London Borough of Brent, having an assessed household income of £25,000 per year or less, belonging to priority groups like Care-Experienced, Estranged, or Forced Migrants, or being eligible for contextual admissions at King’s College London.
The Raheem Sterling Foundation envisages a future where youth consistently receive the backing required to enhance their prospects, forge successful careers, and elevate their overall well-being. Through his philanthropic endeavors, Raheem Sterling remains steadfast in his mission to assist individuals from underprivileged backgrounds in dismantling obstacles to achievement, discovering their voices, and unlocking their fullest capabilities on a global scale.
Application Deadline: 30th May 2024.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Raheem Sterling Foundation
- Department: King’s College London
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: Tuition fee waiver, stipend
- Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: N/A
- Nationality: Black British
- The award can be taken in the: United Kingdom
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: United Kingdom
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: All subject areas offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as belonging to specified ethnic groups
- Firmly accept an offer to study for an undergraduate full-time degree programme at King’s College London
- Have ‘home’ student fee status and a home postcode from the Greater London area
- Preferred applicants will meet additional criteria detailed in the scholarship description.
Interested applicants should access the application form via the provided link and complete all required fields. Additionally, applicants must upload their Student Finance England notification as part of the application process. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm on May 30, 2024.
Benefits
The Raheem Sterling Scholarship will cover the course tuition fees and a stipend. The award will be paid in the form of an annual fee waiver for the amount of £9,250 per student and a stipend for the amount of £7,000 per student. The award is for a maximum of three years. Students will not receive funding for repeat years, a year abroad or interruptions.
