Stormzy To Be Honored With An Honorary Degree From Cambridge University
Stormzy To Be Honored With An Honorary Degree From Cambridge University
British rapper and philanthropist Stormzy is set to receive an honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of Cambridge, recognizing his significant contributions to education, music, sport, and literature.
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In 2018, Stormzy launched the “Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students,” funding two Black British students annually at Cambridge by covering tuition fees and maintenance costs. The program expanded in 2021 through a partnership with HSBC UK, now supporting ten students per year. To date, 55 students have benefited from these scholarships, with the largest cohort set to graduate this year.
Cambridge University acknowledges that the “Stormzy effect” has contributed to an increase in applications from Black students across the UK. This honorary degree will be Stormzy’s second, following a Doctorate from the University of Exeter in 2022 for his efforts in promoting education and combating racial inequality.
The honorary degree ceremony is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at Cambridge’s Senate House, where Stormzy will be honored alongside other distinguished individuals, including actor Sir Simon Russell Beale and activist Professor Angela Davis.
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Source: hypesmediagh.com
