Stormzy receives doctorate from the University of Cambridge
So far, 56 undergraduates have benefited from full tuition and maintenance support, backed by his £Merky Foundation and HSBC UK.When he launched the scheme, Stormzy said: "It's so important for black students, especially, to be aware that it can 100% be an option to attend a university of this calibre."The rapper was among eight public figures to receive the honorary degree.
Other recipients included Lady Arden of Heswall, a former justice of the UK Supreme Court who was honoured with a Doctorate in Law, and Olympic gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger, who was awarded the same honour.Acclaimed actor Sir Simon Russell Beale was awarded a Doctorate in Letters, as was US political activist and author Professor Angela Davis.Prof Prentice added: "Each of this year's honorary graduands has made an extraordinary contribution to their field, and their work continues to inspire people in Cambridge and around the world."
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