Overview

• On June 25, 2025, Stormzy received a Doctorate in Law from Cambridge University in recognition of his philanthropy.
• The Stormzy Scholarship has funded tuition and maintenance for 56 black British undergraduates through his #Merky Foundation and HSBC UK support.
• Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice highlighted the scheme’s role in widening participation and boosting applications from black students.
• Stormzy’s charitable work also includes the #Merky Books imprint for black British authors and the acquisition of CroyCroydon Athletic as a community asset.
• He is set to front a National Theatre diversity initiative after signing on to a top-secret project at the South Bank venue.