Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What is Crowd Scholar?
Crowd Scholar is a registered charity (#1174788) committed to creating a scholarship programme to help high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds attend university. We believe that students from disadvantaged backgournds deserve to be supported and recognised, and that doing so inspires younger studnets in similar positions.
Our scholarships are not only monetary - we mentor our Scholars throughout university.
Our scholarships are not only monetary - we mentor our Scholars throughout university.
Why was Crowd Scholar founded?
We started Crowd Scholar because we believe in the transformational power education and in people's generosity. When we started the charity, there were few opportunities available for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds looking to attend university. We decided to do something about it.
When we though about what kind of charity we wanted to create, we realised there is much about modern charities that can keep individuals from donating to good causes. For example, the use of donations to pay for administrative costs, a lack of transparency, and a disconnect between the donors and the good the charity is doing. At Crowd Scholar, we intend to help disadvantaged students while avoiding these ills. 100% of all donations go towards our scholarships, and we provide as much information as possible on our website.
When we though about what kind of charity we wanted to create, we realised there is much about modern charities that can keep individuals from donating to good causes. For example, the use of donations to pay for administrative costs, a lack of transparency, and a disconnect between the donors and the good the charity is doing. At Crowd Scholar, we intend to help disadvantaged students while avoiding these ills. 100% of all donations go towards our scholarships, and we provide as much information as possible on our website.
How is Crowd Scholar different?
Crowd Scholar differs from other charities and other crowdfunding platforms in many key respects:
Does Crowd Scholar keep a share of donations?
Niyi Oyinlola We can make this commitment because Crowd Scholar's costs are fully covered by its founders. We structure our charity like this because we think it is the right thing to do and because we want individuals' generous donations to go only towards benefiting those that need and deserve it the most.
Please note that donors can ensure that we are honouring this pledge. Our website includes a page that tracks all donations (updated daily) and adds it to our scholarship totals.
Please note that donors can ensure that we are honouring this pledge. Our website includes a page that tracks all donations (updated daily) and adds it to our scholarship totals.
Who is eligible to apply to become a Crowd Scholar?
To be eligible for any of the Crowd Scholars scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be between 17 and 19 years old at some point during your application year
- Be eligible for Free School Meals
- Be a resident of the UK at the time of your application
- Be applying for a scholarship towards education at a UK university
- Plan to start your university education in the 2021-22 academic year.
You will need to provide proof of meeting all the above criteria if you advance to the interview stage of the application process.
What does Crowd Scholar offer students?
Crowd Scholars offers various resources and opportunities to support students in their educational journey, including scholarships, mentorship, and networking opportunities.