The Crowther Fund
Named after the late Lord Crowther, The Open University’s first Chancellor, this fund is intended to help Open University graduates who want to build on their first degree by contributing towards further study, research or a period of voluntary work.
The Robert Beevers Memorial Fund
Named after Dr Robert Beevers, one of The Open University’s ‘founding fathers’, the fund is intended for research-related study. It contributes to tuition fees or study-related costs.
How to apply
Both funds are independent of financial circumstances, and you can apply to both through the Crowther Fund application.
We are currently closed for applications and are expecting to open again in November 2025.
For more information about either award, email ou-crowther-fund@open.ac.uk