partnership between the Raheem Sterling Foundation, The University of Manchester and King’s College London has today been announced which will support 14 students with scholarships that will enable them to study at the universities, in a bid to help close the attainment gap for Black British Students, increase social mobility, and support equal access to higher education.
Applications will be open to young people in the regions of Greater Manchester and Greater London and there will be a number of opportunities over the next three years for students to apply.
The first four scholarships (two at King’s and two at Manchester) will be available for students commencing degree programmes in 2023/24.
Research shows in 2021/22, less than 5% of all UK students starting undergraduate degrees were Black. The partnerships with The University of Manchester and King’s College London will support young people from underrepresented backgrounds to gain access to greater education and enable them to achieve their greatest potential.
Commenting on the partnership, Raheem said,
“This opportunity will help young people access further education and present them with experiences and opportunities that will enhance their future career prospects. I hope this initiative will be a real game changer over the next few years and I am delighted to be working with two of the finest universities in the world. I wish the recipients of our funding all the very best and look forward to meeting everyone on campus in Manchester and London later this year”
