Crowd Scholar

Crowd Scholar is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (Charity number 1174788) dedicated to providing university scholarships for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The organisation operates a community-led scholarship programme and emphasizes transparency, personal support, and mentoring throughout the scholars' university education.

Mission and Activities

Crowd Scholar aims to enable talented students who face financial obstacles to access higher education by funding their university expenses through crowdfunding. The charity allocates 100% of donated funds directly to the scholars, ensuring full transparency for both donors and applicants. Beyond financial aid, Crowd Scholar offers ongoing personal support and mentoring to its scholars throughout their university journey.

Scholarship Program

The charity runs a competitive application process and awards multiple scholarships annually. For example, in 2025, Crowd Scholar planned to grant approximately £40,000 distributed among seven scholarships. Applicants are typically high-achieving individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, with thousands applying from hundreds of sixth forms. Each scholar receives personalized funding and guidance tailored to their needs.

Impact and Reach

Crowd Scholar supports numerous students studying at prestigious universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London. Applicants and donors benefit from a community-driven approach, fostering a collaborative environment to support educational attainment. The organisation has supported dozens of scholars since its inception, with a growing number of donations and fundraising initiatives that contribute to its scholarship pool.

Transparency and Donor Engagement

Crowd Scholar is committed to full transparency, regularly publishing updates on funds raised, donations received, and the progress of its scholars. Donors can track how their contributions are applied and receive detailed information about the scholars they support.

Crowd Scholar represents a philanthropic model focused on empowering underrepresented students through crowdfunding and community involvement, making a measurable difference in access to higher education in the UK.

[1] https://www.crowdscholar.co.uk [2] https://www.crowdscholar.co.uk/scholars [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1174788&subid=0 [4] https://www.instagram.com/crowd_scholar/ [5] https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/alumni/business-directory/crowd-scholar/