Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

This initiative is designed to contribute to the university’s goal to increase the level of participation of Black students in the academic life of the institution. It is one of several scholarships that the university offers to students from minority groups.

The Master’s Scholarship for black British students is available for eligible applicants to full-time postgraduate taught degree-level programmes (excluding MBA programmes) offered fully on-campus at Lancaster University for September 2026 entry.

Amount: Tuition fee waiver and £9,000 per year to support with living costs

Who is eligible? 

You can apply if you:

• Are from a household with annual income less than or equal to £30,000
• Have an outstanding academic record, with evidence of consistent performance throughout your undergraduate degree
• Are in receipt of either a conditional or an unconditional offer for a place at Lancaster University for September 2026 entry, which you have accepted.
• Are classed as a Home fee-paying student for tuition fee purposes, for the duration of your studies.
• Hold an undergraduate degree from Lancaster University (achieved at any time)

and have one of the following categories of ethnicity:

• Black African
• Black Caribbean
• Black other
• Mixed – white and black Caribbean
• Mixed – white and black African
• Other mixed background (to include black African, black Caribbean or black other)

Please visit our website to access the application form and to view the full terms, conditions and eligibility criteria that apply.