Black Heart Scholars Programme 2026 for the UK and US

Black Heart Scholarship Programme awards several annual bursaries to qualified candidates to advance their educational goals and life aspirations.

Application Deadlines:

• Cohort 1: 13 April – 23 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
  • Outcome announced: 31 October 2026
• Cohort 2: 24 August – 31 October 2026 (23:59 UK time)
  • Outcome announced: 31 January 2027

Tell Me About The Scholarship:

The Black Heart Scholars Programme, launched in 2013 by the Black Heart Foundation, provides bursaries to support educational goals and life aspirations. It is open to all stages of education—from preparatory to postgraduate—and can fund both formal classroom education and experiential learning. The programme primarily supports candidates in the UK and US, but applications from other resource-limited geographies are also considered.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

• All levels of education (prep school, undergraduate, postgraduate).
• Both formal education (school/university) and experiential education (community/field-based learning).

Type:

• Educational Bursary | Flexible Funding | UK/US & Global

Who can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate clear educational goals aligned with the Foundation’s aims.
• Show financial need.
• Submit a personal summary (max 1200 words) outlining:
  • The educational activity for which funding is sought.
  • How the scholarship aligns with the Foundation’s mission.
  • A clear case for financial support.

How are Candidates Selected?

• Based on alignment with the Foundation’s aims.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Quality and clarity of personal summary.
• Due to high demand, only successful candidates are contacted.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• Primarily UK and US.
• Other education resource-limited geographies considered.

Where will the Scholarship be Taken?

• At the applicant’s chosen institution or educational setting (formal or experiential).

How Many Awards?

• Several bursaries awarded annually (exact number varies).

What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?

• Flexible bursary funding to cover tuition, fees, or experiential learning costs.
• Enables access to education that might otherwise be unattainable.

How Long Will the Scholarship Last?

• Duration depends on the educational programme funded (short-term or multi-year).

Required Documents:

• Completed application form (online or downloadable).
• Personal summary (max 1200 words).
• Supporting documents (if applicable).

How to Apply:

1. Visit the application portal or download the traditional application form.
2. Submit electronically via email: [email protected]
   • Or send hard copy to:
     The Black Heart Foundation, PO Box 7789, London W1A 6PW, UK
3. Ensure submission within the relevant cohort deadline.

Visit the Application Webpage for Details