Lancaster University Master’s Scholarship for Black British Students 2026

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. Other scholarships that contribute to the university’s inclusion goals are the International Regional Scholarship, the Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship, and the Cowrie Foundation Scholarship.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
2. Value: Full tuition + £9,000 living costs
3. Study Level: Postgraduate (Master ’s-level taught)
4. Sponsor: Lancaster University Opportunity Fund / Lancaster University Alumni
5. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for Lancaster University Master’s Scholarship for Black British Students 2026

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.

You can apply if you:

1. have one of the following categories of ethnicity:
2. Black African
3. Black Caribbean
4. Black other
5. Mixed – white and black Caribbean
6. Mixed – white and black African
7. Other mixed background (to include black African, black Caribbean, or black other)
8. Are from a household with an annual income of less than or equal to £30,000
9. Have an outstanding academic record, with evidence of consistent performance throughout your undergraduate degree
10. 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.
11. Are classed as a Home fee-paying student for tuition fee purposes for the duration of your studies.
12. Hold an undergraduate degree from Lancaster University (achieved at any time)

Fully funded applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

Partially funded applicants for less than 50% of their fees would be eligible for this scholarship.

Benefits of Lancaster University Master’s Scholarship for Black British Students 2026

1. Full fees and £9,000 living costs

How to Apply

To apply, please complete this application form.

If you have any enquiries about the scholarship, please contact wpscholarships@lancaster.ac.uk

For more information, visit Lancaster University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

June 26, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Lancaster University Master’s Scholarship for Black British Students 2026