# Akama

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1198572 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198572)
- Website: https://www.akamafund.org
- Latest income: £92k; spending £90.6k
- What it funds: Education / training, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/akama

Akama develops higher education scholarships and sets eligibility criteria through analysing data on societal need, and where there are specific gaps, for example, students from poorer backgrounds or industries where there is under-representation. Each scholarship relates to a profession rather than a subject and students at any UK university that match the criteria may apply.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Akama is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Akama reported income of £92k and spending of £90.6k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Akama in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (akamafund.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Akama open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Akama is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Akama give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Akama makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Akama?

In its latest reported year Akama reported income of £92k and spending of £90.6k.


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