A Cambridge University student who received a Stormzy scholarship was discovered dead in his university accommodation after taking an overdose of anti-depressants, according to a coroner.

Jordan Keyton, aged 23, was found by staff on March 26 this year.

He had joined Downing College, Cambridge, in October 2019 to study chemistry, the inquest revealed.

An obituary noted that during his time at Cambridge, Jordan became a Stormzy scholar, receiving financial support to help fund his studies.

The Stormzy scholarship, started in 2018 by the Croydon rapper, has helped more than 40 black students pursue higher education.

On March 26, staff went to check on Jordan as he had not been seen for several days. They found him surrounded by multiple tablets and medication boxes. Paramedics confirmed his death at the scene.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough coroner, Elizabeth Gray, said Jordan died from an overdose but could not determine if it was intentional or accidental.

After joining Downing College, Jordan was assigned a pastoral tutor and referred to the college’s Wellbeing Service for physical and mental health support in April 2021.

He returned to Downing College in October 2021 after taking leave for mental health reasons, having been under care from a psychiatric team in Southampton.

“Jordan seemed to be doing well until January 2022, when he attempted to take his own life,” said the coroner. He was hospitalized, and the college required him to take a break from his studies, though he initially resisted.

Before returning, Downing College and Cambridge University funded long-term specialist counselling for Jordan.

Jordan resumed university around the end of January 2023. He took his exams in May but did not pass. His college successfully appealed so he could continue, and he switched from chemistry to economics.

His new economics course went well, and he passed his exams in October 2024.

Jordan also got involved in extracurricular activities, becoming a DJ for the college radio station CAM FM. The first term of his final year went well, although he returned home briefly due to a reported bereavement.

At the end of the second term, his tutor sent a message to check if students wanted to organize an end-of-term meeting. Jordan did not respond, and staff were then asked to check his accommodation.

A tribute page described Jordan as “beautiful, beaming, radiant,” and noted he was due to graduate on July 4 this year.

“He was close to achieving one of his biggest goals, a Cambridge degree. During his time at Cambridge, he made strong friendships, became a Stormzy Scholar, and an award-winning DJ,” the tribute said.

“Jordan embodied kindness and generosity. He was a blessing to his family, friends, fellow students, and colleagues. He was a son, brother, nephew, friend, and a bonus brother.”