Eligibility
We are passionate about continuing Jessica's legacy of investing in our youth. We do this by providing education bursaries for students of African Caribbean descent, supporting their studies in literature, history, art, social sciences, or education.
To be eligible for the Jessica Huntley Memorial Fund Bursary, the students must meet all the conditions below:
Home fee status
Applicants must be accepted onto a relevant (*) full-time undergraduate course or part time postgraduate course
One of the following categories of ethnicity:
Black African
Black Caribbean
Black Other
Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
Mixed - White and Black African
Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other)
Can demonstrate financial need
*Suitable courses include but not exclusively subjects which would benefit from using the Huntley Archives e.g. Archiving, Arts and Humanities.
Application Process
We look forward to receving your application.
To apply, please use the application form to provide a supporting statement of no longer than 500 words (+/ - 10%) or 4 minutes (if video format) which should include:
academic achievements you are particularly proud of and why these really matter to you,
why you have chosen to do the degree you have applied for,
what your future aspirations are and how the bursary will help you to achieve your future goals.
Your statement will be judged on how effectively and convincingly you respond to the above.
Applications which exceed the word count will automatically be rejected.
Maximum file size: 5 MB
You can apply at no cost to you.
Bursary Timeline
Applications will close on 27th February 2025. As this is the first year, we’ve adjusted our timeline to ensure a smooth process. Applicants can expect decisions to be finalised, with funds distributed by the end of April 2025.
