Cambridge International Scholarships

Brief description: 

The University of Cambridge will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, the Cambridge International Scholarships to highest ranked international students undertaking PhD studies at the University. For UK and Irish nationals, the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards is similarly offered.

Host Institution(s):

University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

Level/Field(s) of study:

Eligible research programmes leading to a PhD offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Cambridge International Scholarships: for applicants who are from countries other than the United Kingdom or Ireland

Vice-Chancellor’s Awards: for UK and Irish nationals who are required to pay fees at the home rate

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships pay the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single person.

Eligibility:

A University Committee draws up one ranked list of all PhD candidates across all disciplines.  The only factors taken into consideration in agreeing this list are academic qualifications, references and research potential.  The financial situation of applicants does not affect the selection of scholarship winners. See the general eligibity requirements for Cambrige postgraduate scholarships at this link.

Application instructions:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must apply for admissions and then complete the funding section of the online application form via the Applicant Portal expressing your intention to be considered for funding. Applicants who wish to start their PhDs in the next academic year must apply by either the 3 December 2024 or 7 January 2025 deadline, whichever deadline is appropriate for your course.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.cambridgetrust.org/our-scholarships/highlighted-scholarships/cambridge-international-scholarships-vice-chancellors-awards