Stormzy to receive honorary doctorate from Cambridge University

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Stormzy is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Cambridge University.The grime pioneer was announced today (March 19) as being one of the eight distinguished individuals who will be awarded honorary doctorates by the university later this year.It comes as the eight chosen people were nominated for the honour by The University Council, and they are all expected to receive the doctorates while at a special Congregation in the Senate-House.

It will be attended by alumni, staff and students, as well as a number of special guests, and takes place on June 25.For Stormzy, the honorary doctorate will be in the field of Law, and comes following the impact his philanthropic work has had across the community.His efforts have included the Stormzy Scholarship to Cambridge – an initiative that funds two Black British students to attend the university each year.

This was formed in 2018, although grew in 2021 when HSBC UK agreed to support another 10 students annually. It has seen 55 students given the opportunity to attend the university with the tuition fees and maintenance costs covered by the initiative.It has also been reported that the fund has led to more Black students applying to go to Cambridge from across the country.The artist has helped the community in music, sport and literature too thanks to his groundbreaking #MerkyFC brand.

First established in 2022, the project was built to address racial equity in the football industry and provide opportunities for UK Black Heritage Youth to access jobs in the sector.