Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Assistant (Remote)

at The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

🏢 About The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation is unique as a relatively new charity (founded 2020) that specifically addresses the underrepresentation of economically disadvantaged Black British students at UK universities through full scholarships. Working here offers the opportunity to directly impact educational equity while being part of a small, transformational organization that has already allocated 70 scholarships and maintains an active schedule of fundraising and partnership activities.

About This Role

This Project Assistant role involves day-to-day administration using Gmail, Google Drive, and Beacon CRM to support the charity's operations, working closely with the founder and freelance Project Manager. The position is impactful because you'll directly enable scholarship delivery that removes financial barriers for Black British students, contributing to increased university access and representation.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves managing scholarship-related communications via Gmail, organizing documents in Google Drive, updating donor and scholar information in Beacon CRM, and supporting the Project Manager with various administrative tasks across fundraising, partner relations, and governance activities. You'll coordinate with the founder and trustees while handling the operational needs of an active charity with multiple concurrent initiatives.

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🎯 Who The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation Is Looking For

  • UK-based self-employed professional with experience in charity administration or project support roles
  • Proficient with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive) and CRM systems (specifically Beacon experience is valuable)
  • Able to handle the demands of a busy transformational charity with multiple concurrent activities
  • Comfortable working remotely on a freelance/consultancy basis with flexible part-time hours

📝 Tips for Applying to The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

1

Explicitly state your UK location and self-employed status upfront, as these are mandatory requirements

2

Highlight specific experience with Beacon CRM or similar charity database systems

3

Demonstrate understanding of the charity's specific mission to support Black British students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

4

Show examples of managing multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment

5

Mention any previous experience with educational charities or scholarship programs

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with charity administration and project support', "Understanding of the Foundation's mission to address educational inequality for Black British students", 'Technical proficiency with Google Workspace and CRM systems', 'Availability for the 6-month freelance contract with potential extension']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → The Foundation's specific scholarship criteria and selection process for Black British students
  • → Professor Richard Oreffo's background and the charity's establishment story (founded June 2020)
  • → Current partner universities and organizations mentioned in their communications
  • → The charity's growth from startup to allocating 70 scholarships in a few years

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How you would organize day-to-day administration using Gmail, Google Drive, and Beacon CRM
2 Your experience working remotely on freelance/consultancy basis for charities
3 Understanding of the challenges facing economically disadvantaged Black British students in higher education
4 How you would prioritize tasks across partner management, fundraising support, and scholarship administration
5 Your approach to working with a small team led by a founder and supported by a freelance Project Manager
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without being UK-based or self-employed (both are explicitly required)
  • Generic applications that don't address the specific needs of a small, busy charity
  • Focusing only on remote work benefits rather than the charity's mission and operational demands

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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