On 17th August, a British rapper announced that he has donated £500,000 to fund educational scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds as part of his commitment to support black British causes.
Stormzy’s contribution to the Black Heart Foundation is the first major funding arrangement in fighting racial inequality in the UK. His donations appear after his announcement in June where he had decided to give away £10m over a decade to help organisations fighting racism in the UK.
His donation will cover the cost of awarding cash grants to about 50 students, supporting people of any age who need financial assistance to take part in any educational activity, not just those attending universities.
Stormzy’s donation was made through the Merky Foundation, a registered charity controlled by the rapper and his manager to coordinate his philanthropic efforts. He already awards annual “Stormzy scholarships” to two black students who attend the University of Cambridge, paying their tuition fees in full as well as providing a substantial grant to cover living expenses.
