THREE Black British students will be given the opportunity to receive a fully funded place at the University of Glasgow.

From September this year, the university will be teaming up with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) to offer scholarships for Black students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Rachel Sandison from the University of Glasgow, said: “The University of Glasgow is delighted to partner with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation to offer new scholarships that will provide access to higher education for disadvantaged Black students within the UK."

“The University leads a comprehensive and ambitious widening participation agenda, where we are committed to raising aspirations and supporting access to one of the world’s top universities. Our partnership with the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation will provide not just the financial means for students to undertake undergraduate study but will also provide an important support network and mentorship to students to help enable successful degree outcomes.

“Importantly, participation in this new scholarship scheme further delivers our commitments to equality and inclusion, building on the successful James McCune Smith Scholarships launched in 2019 as part of our reparative justice programme.”

The university will join nine others across the United Kingdom.