University of Cambridge Student Funding
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The University of Cambridge Student Funding service provides information and resources about funding opportunities for students at the University of Cambridge, one of the world's leading academic institutions. The service helps students identify scholarships, grants, bursaries, and other financial support available for their studies.
Funding Opportunities
Cambridge Australia Scholarship
The Cambridge Australia Scholarships are available to Masters and PhD applicants from Australia in all subjects. They are tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. This fund is offered in partnership with Cambridge Australia Scholarships. For Masters students, the scholarship provides part-cost funding. For PhD students, the scholarship covers fees at the international rate, maintenance allowance, a contribution towards the Immigration Health Surcharge, and travel costs. Approximately 15 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. PhD scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, though the Trust may provide up to 6 additional months of maintenance support upon application. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
Cambridge Opportunity Studentships and Get In Cambridge Studentships
Cambridge Opportunity Studentships are for Masters students from low-income households with experience of educational disadvantage who are set at the Home rate for fees. Get In Cambridge Studentships follow the same criteria and are reserved to address under-representation of students from Black, British Bangladeshi or British Pakistani backgrounds. Both studentships are intended to cover University fees and living expenses when the maximum postgraduate grant or loan is taken with government student finance. Applicants must not already be qualified at Masters level or higher, nor currently undertaking postgraduate study. Recipients must not have existing financial means in the form of savings, assets, other awards, or an income independent of hours worked to finance the proposed course of study. Approximately 30 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year.
Clutton-Brock Scholarship
The Clutton-Brock Scholarship provides support for a postgraduate student from Zimbabwe for a one year Master's degree in any subject at the University of Cambridge. Preference may be given to courses of study which are of particular benefit to Zimbabwe, for example science and technology. The scholarship covers fees at the international rate. The award is offered by Magdalene College and is available for both full-time and part-time study. Applicants are not required to specify Magdalene College on their admissions application, but must be willing to transfer to the college. The scholarship is a one-off award for the 2026/27 academic year. There is no separate application form for this fund. All eligible applicants who apply by the relevant funding deadline will automatically be considered. The award is based on academic merit, and successful applicants will be notified between May and July.
Sport and Music awards
Sidney Sussex College at the University of Cambridge offers small one-off awards to support postgraduate students who actively participate in music activities or university Blues Sports. These awards are designed to recognize and support students engaged in extracurricular musical and sporting activities alongside their academic studies. Music awards are available to postgraduate students participating in music activity, while small awards are also available for those who play Blues Sports. Applications are typically sought via email towards the end of each academic year. Approximately 10 awards are available per year to current postgraduate students who are members of Sidney Sussex College, studying full-time or part-time at the Masters or PhD level.
Trinity Overseas Bursary
Trinity Overseas Bursaries are part-cost bursaries intended for overseas postgraduate students who have been offered admission by Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. These bursaries are not intended to provide a major source of finance, but to give a necessary and just sufficient addition for overseas postgraduate students whose resources fail to meet the financial requirement of the University by a modest amount. A contribution towards fees and/or maintenance may be provided. For PhD students, maintenance will be awarded for a maximum of 3.5 years. The bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and are intended to bridge small funding gaps for admitted students.
Churchill College Language Bursaries
The Churchill College Language Bursaries provide financial assistance to postgraduate students at Churchill College, Cambridge, for learning a language that is not connected with their studies. Students can receive support for taking courses with the Cambridge University Language Programme (CULP) as an extracurricular activity. The award covers 50% of the cost of one CULP course per student per academic year. This bursary is designed to encourage language learning and personal development outside of students' primary academic focus. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis once a student has signed up and paid for a CULP course, with responses typically provided within 2 weeks.
Churchill College Financial Adversity Support
Small grants and loans for students who are experiencing unforeseen financial adversity. This is a hardship fund specifically for members of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. The fund provides one-off awards to current students at both Masters and PhD levels who face unexpected financial difficulties. Applications are considered on a rolling basis by a committee that meets termly, with the Finance Tutor aiming to respond within 2 weeks of application. Students experiencing hardship are encouraged to contact their tutor as soon as possible to initiate the application process.
Cambridge Trust and Clare Hall Boak and Pippard Masters Studentships
In collaboration with the Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship programme, Clare Hall is pleased to offer a number of co-funded studentships for entry in 2026. The studentships aim to enable the top-scoring applicants for one-year postgraduate study to benefit from variable part-cost awards typically of £12,000 each towards their studies. The award is typically a contribution of £12,000 towards the costs of study, payable towards the University tuition fee in the first instance, with any remaining balance being paid as maintenance. It is a condition of the award that successful candidates become a member of Clare Hall. Approximately 5 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
Fitzwilliam College J. R. W. Alexander Law Book Grants
The J. R. W. Alexander Law Book Grants provide financial support for law books to students starting the LLM or MCL as members of Fitzwilliam College at the University of Cambridge. The grants were established in 1989 by the Fitzwilliam Society Trust to commemorate J. R. W. Alexander, CBE (1897-1985), who was the founder and first secretary and treasurer of the Fitzwilliam Society. Alexander himself read History and Law at Fitzwilliam and obtained the degrees of BA and LLB in 1924. This one-off award of £100 is automatically awarded to all Fitzwilliam College members following LLM and MCL degree programs, with no application necessary. Approximately 5 awards are given each year. The grants are distributed in October-November to support students' law book purchases during their masters studies. The award represents a straightforward, automatic financial benefit for eligible law students at Fitzwilliam College, recognizing the significant costs associated with acquiring required legal texts and materials during postgraduate law studies.
Student Support Fund
The Student Support Fund provides financial assistance for students at Sidney Sussex College who experience unforeseen financial difficulties. The Fund can provide discretionary grants, typically ranging from reimbursement of incidental expenses incurred through illness, to partial rent rebates, to larger grants of several hundred pounds. This is a hardship fund specifically designed to help current students facing temporary financial challenges that cannot be resolved through rescheduling of college bills. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and students should contact the Postgraduate Tutors who will help them liaise with the finance office about available support. Approximately 20 awards are available each year, with grants typically up to £500 as one-off payments. A budget form must be completed in advance of application.
Coales Bursary
The Coales Bursary is offered by Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge to support postgraduate students in all subjects. This bursary provides awards of up to £500 towards maintenance costs and living expenses. The award is based on academic merit and financial need, and is available to both Masters and PhD students studying full-time or part-time. Recipients are required to submit a brief written report for the benefactor. The bursary is designed to help students with fees and maintenance costs during their graduate studies at Clare Hall.
Dorothy Garrod Memorial Trust
The Dorothy Garrod Memorial Trust Fund makes grants to young archaeologists intending to carry out fieldwork abroad during the Long Vacation. This is a discretionary fund that considers applications on a case-by-case basis. Awards are typically made in the range of £100-£500 per recipient. The Trust supports research costs for students conducting archaeological fieldwork internationally. Applications for fieldwork within the UK are not eligible. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have also applied to their Colleges and other funding bodies for additional financial support. The Trust managers divide the available funds among eligible applications, and in over-subscribed years, the awards may be smaller than the typical range.
Jesus College Postgraduate Research Fund
The Jesus College Postgraduate Research Fund supports postgraduate students at Jesus College, Cambridge, with awards of up to £650 per academic year. The fund is designed primarily to support conference attendance or short research-related trips that enhance students' research but are not essential components of their course requirements. Awards are distributed throughout the academic year following regular College Council meetings, with applications accepted on a rolling basis except during the Long Vacation. Applicants must be current postgraduate members of Jesus College, pursuing either Masters or PhD degrees on a full-time or part-time basis. The fund does not cover expenses related to activities essential to a course, such as required fieldwork, archival visits, courses, or workshops. Recipients are expected to submit all relevant expense receipts after their activity in order to claim their award. Approximately 50 awards are made each year, and applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis against the eligibility criteria.
Anthony Wilkin Fund
The Anthony Wilkin Studentship in Ethnology and Archaeology is a fund for the encouragement of research in these subjects, preferably by fieldwork in lands other than Greece, Italy or Egypt. Preference is given to those students who have already completed a BA or MPhil at the University in related subjects. Applicants can apply either for a grant or for a studentship. Most applicants ask for a grant (under £500) but if you have a large project with much greater costs, you may want to consider applying for a studentship. The value of individual awards, including both grants and the Studentship, will be decided by the Management Committee after reviewing all applications. The award is open to current Cambridge postgraduate students as well as other scholars of the University desiring to pursue research in Ethnology or Anthropology or Archaeology.
Dr Hyun Wha Oh Kim MD Scholarship Award
A donation to Wolfson College in the memory of Dr Hyun Wha Oh Kim MD and her honourable mother Mrs. Reh-Saing Keh established this Scholarship Award, which supports students who identify as female in STEM subjects and Sustainability, in which women have historically been underrepresented. The award provides £710 annually to support fees (home and international), maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and research costs. The College will make every effort to partner with other funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need (including hardship), academic merit, and is specifically designed to encourage women to study STEM subjects and Sustainability at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge.
Wolfson College Peter and Angela Lucas Bursary in Medieval English Studies
A generous gift from Peter and Angela Lucas, Senior Members of Wolfson College, provides an annual bursary to support Wolfson students who are engaged in a PhD in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic or Medieval English Studies, the areas of the donors' own scholarly expertise. The bursary provides £1,000 annually to one doctoral student for maintenance purposes. This award is available to prospective applicants who must specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application. The bursary is awarded based on academic merit and is available for the full duration of the course.
Professor Peter Brown Memorial Bursary
The Professor Peter Brown Memorial Bursary is offered by Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge for students in Computer Science or Mathematics. The bursary provides up to £1,000 as a one-off award to support an outstanding student with fees and maintenance costs. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and financial need, including hardship situations. Recipients are required to submit a brief written report for the benefactor. This funding opportunity is available to prospective applicants who have been accepted by Clare Hall for either Masters or PhD study in the eligible subject areas.
Postgraduate Research Fund
The Postgraduate Research Fund at Sidney Sussex College provides financial support for research-related expenses for current PhD and MPhil students. Candidates pursuing research-based degrees (where the course is more than 50% research-based) are ordinarily eligible to apply for expenses incurred during the first nine terms of their PhD or three terms for MPhil degrees. The fund supports costs such as fieldwork, research outside Cambridge, conference attendance, course fees, library expenses, and travel costs related to research activities. Students may apply for research funds with a cumulative maximum grant of £1,000, with ordinarily a maximum grant of £500 per application and per academic year. MPhil students may apply for up to £350, which will be counted towards the cumulative maximum if they continue to a PhD degree. Applications for research support must be relevant to the student's research and must have supervisor support. Students are expected to seek funding from other sources before applying to the College. The College will not normally accept applications for research consumables, equipment that should be provided by the University department, or computer equipment and software. Retrospective applications are not permitted, and funds cannot be used for maintenance or tuition fees. Approximately 20 awards are available per year. Successful applicants will be reimbursed upon presentation of relevant receipts and are expected to provide a short testimonial and report of roughly 500 words upon return from their trip or completion of the funded activity.
University Travel Awards
University travel awards are made annually from three funds: Mary Euphrasia Mosley Fund, Sir Bartle Frere's Memorial Fund, and Worts Travelling Scholars Fund. Students are permitted one application to the Travel Awards, and the application will be assessed against all three funds to determine which is best suited for their needs. The Mary Euphrasia Mosley Fund provides awards for travel to Commonwealth countries (excluding the UK) for study or research and maintaining good relations. The Sir Bartle Frere's Memorial Fund supports study or research relating to Commonwealth countries (excluding the UK and Indian sub-continent countries). The Worts Travelling Scholars Fund supports investigations in countries outside Great Britain respecting religion, learning, law, politics, customs, manners, and rarities, or for geographical discovery or antiquarian or scientific research. Awards range from £200 to £1,000 and are made to students who can demonstrate in their application how they hope to further the purposes of the fund. Approximately 130 awards are made annually. Only current registered students of the University of Cambridge are eligible to apply. Retrospective applications for activities already undertaken are not permitted. Postgraduate students in receipt of full research council funding (or equivalent) should not normally expect to receive a grant from the Fund.
Chibnall Bursary
The Chibnall Bursary provides support towards fees and maintenance costs for students at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. This bursary was established by Professor Eric Carlson, Former Chair of the History Department at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, in memory of Professor Marjorie Chibnall, a distinguished medieval historian and Fellow of Clare Hall. The award is given to an outstanding student with financial needs. The bursary is awarded annually to a value of £1,000 and is designated for fees and living costs. While all students are eligible to apply, preference is given to students of medieval history or any period of British history. Recipients must provide a brief written report for the benefactor. Applicants must be prospective students who have been accepted by Clare Hall and can be pursuing either Masters or PhD degrees on a full-time or part-time basis. The award is based on both academic merit and financial need.
Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust: Emergency Funding
The CPES Trust was established in 1985 by the Cambridge Political Economy Society, which produces the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Contributions to Political Economy, and the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society. The Trustees welcome applications for emergency funding from students currently undertaking a full time PhD within the field of Political Economy in any Faculty or Department of the University of Cambridge. Consonant with the ethos of the foregoing journals, the Trustees interpret research in Political Economy to include work of a theoretical, applied, interdisciplinary, history of thought or methodological nature, having a strong emphasis on realistic analysis, the development of critical perspectives, the provision and use of empirical evidence, and the construction of policy. Emergency funding awards are only for eligible research students who can show that they are in immediate and unanticipated financial need. Applicants should demonstrate that they have exhausted all other funding possibilities and have no other means of meeting the expenses for which they are applying. The award provides one-off grants ranging from £1 to £1,000 to support PhD students facing unexpected financial hardship. Approximately 10 awards are available for the 2025/26 academic year, with applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Wolfson College Joseph Petty Bursary
The Wolfson College Joseph Petty Bursary is an annual award of £1,000 for postgraduate students pursuing studies in Criminology or subjects related to Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. The bursary is available to both Masters and PhD students studying full-time at Wolfson College. Awards are based on academic merit, with no separate application required. Only students who list Wolfson College as their first choice are guaranteed full consideration for this scholarship, though students who listed it as second choice or were accepted by Wolfson without listing it may also be considered if no suitable first-choice recipient is identified. The award provides maintenance support for the duration of the course and is intended to help offset living costs during postgraduate studies.
Churchill College Postgraduate Academic Travel Fund
The Churchill College Postgraduate Academic Travel Fund supports doctoral students and MB/BChir or Veterinary students in their 3 clinical years with travel funding to attend academic conferences and electives. Doctoral students can request up to £350 a year during each of their first three years of study, with any unused amount carried over to accumulate to a potential maximum of £1,050. Masters students can request up to a total of £350 during their courses. Medical students whose electives are in developing countries can also be considered for additional funding of up to £300 from the Martin Le Cornu Fund. This fund is intended to contribute to the costs of travelling to present oral papers or posters at appropriate recognized academic conferences and for clinical medicine students travelling to electives. The amount available is pro-rated for part-time students based on their specified rate of part-time study. Recipients must provide receipts on return from travel, and all travel must be covered by appropriate insurance and within visa conditions. Students are also asked to provide a short write-up of their conference experience.
Fitzwilliam College Gibson Studentship
The Gibson Studentship is awarded each year to a student working towards a doctorate in New Testament Studies. It is funded from gifts made between 1889 and 1896 by Dr Margaret D Gibson, the Oriental and New Testament scholar and widow of Mr J Y Gibson (1826-86), who was a translator of Spanish. Applications are open to continuing students and confirmed members about to start their course. The award is intended for 'top up' funding towards conference travel or other research costs. It cannot be used towards the financial undertaking required for admission to the course. The studentship provides one-off support of £1,165 for doctoral students at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, conducting research in New Testament Studies at the Faculty of Divinity. Awards are for one year only, but successful candidates may re-apply next year if still eligible.
Fitzwilliam College Robert Lethbridge Studentship in Modern Languages
The Robert Lethbridge Studentship in Modern Languages is a one-off maintenance award of £1,250 offered annually to one Masters student studying at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages at the University of Cambridge. The studentship was established in 2013 in honour of Professor Robert Lethbridge, who served as Fellow (1973-1992), Senior Tutor (1982-1992), and Master of Fitzwilliam College (2005-2013). Applicants for eligible Masters courses will be automatically considered for the award provided they have a conditional offer from the University and membership with Fitzwilliam College by the closing date of 31st March. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and results are typically announced between April and August. Recipients should be aware that their award may be publicized in College publications in print and/or digital media, including their name, subject, and year of matriculation.
Fitzwilliam College E. D. Davies Scholarship
Three small scholarships for PhD students, awarded for one year. This award is open to both continuing students and to confirmed members about to start their course. The E D Davies Scholarships were established in 1995 by a bequest from Mr E D Davies (BA 1931), who read Geography and History at Fitzwilliam House between 1928 and 1931. The award is intended for 'top up' funding towards conference travel or other research costs. This scholarship may not be used towards the financial undertaking required for admission to the course. The scholarship provides £1,460 as a one-off award to support PhD students at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge.
Fitzwilliam College Graduate Scholarship
The Fitzwilliam College Graduate Scholarship is a one-off award of £1,460 available to continuing PhD students at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. One scholarship is awarded annually, with applications open to continuing students and confirmed members about to start their courses. This scholarship is specifically intended for 'top up' funding towards conference travel or other research costs. The scholarship may not be used towards the financial undertaking required for admission to the course. The award is open to all subjects, though preference may be given to Arts students. Award holders may re-apply the following year if still eligible. The award decision is made in February, and applicants must be current members of the College in the Michaelmas Term. Applicants for the College Graduate Scholarship are automatically considered for the ED Davies Scholarship, requiring only one application.
Fitzwilliam College Shipley Studentship
The Shipley Studentship is funded by the Shipley Fund established in 1985 by a bequest from Mrs E M C Shipley in memory of her husband Joseph William Shipley (1892-1981) who read Theology at Fitzwilliam House between 1912-1914. This one-off award of £1,460 is available to continuing students and confirmed members about to start their courses at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. The studentship is primarily intended for PhD students undertaking or about to start their research at the Faculty of Divinity. Exceptionally, research on a theological topic in another faculty may also be accepted. The award can be used for maintenance, conference attendance, research costs, and travel expenses. Awards are granted on the basis of academic merit and are for one year only, though successful candidates may re-apply in subsequent years if still eligible. Recipients should be aware that their award may be publicized in College publications in print and digital media, including their name, subject, and year of matriculation.
Parry Dutton Student Fund
The Parry Dutton Fund provides grants to Sidney Sussex College students for periods of travel, residence, or study in the United States of America with the aim of strengthening Anglo-American relationships. The fund is available to current students at Sidney Sussex College who are pursuing PhD or Masters degrees. Grants are ordinarily limited to those in their first nine terms for PhD candidates, or for students on one-year courses (MPhil, MBA, LLM, MCL, PGCE, CASM) during the first three terms of their degree. Veterinary MB and MB students may apply any time during their nine terms of postgraduate clinical study. Students may normally apply for funding up to a maximum of £1,500, though in exceptional cases requests for higher amounts may be considered. The fund cannot be used for fees or maintenance. The award of funds is a competitive process based on academic merit. Approximately 10 awards are available per year. Any award given is conditional upon a 500-word report being supplied to the College within one month of completion of the research or travel. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and must be submitted through the internal college Student SidNet using the research expenses application form, including all relevant documentation and booking confirmations.
North America Fund
The North America Foundation Fund is for students from the United States or Canada only. It is primarily aimed at MBA students at the Judge Business School, but other graduate students may apply. The fund provides grants for periods of academic research travel and cannot be used for fees or maintenance. Grants are ordinarily limited to those in their first nine terms for candidates for the degree of PhD, or for students on one-year courses (MPhil, MBA, LLM, MCL, PGCE, CASM), the first three terms of their degree. Vet MB and MB students may apply any time during their nine terms of postgraduate clinical study. Students may normally apply for funding up to a maximum of £1,500, though in exceptional cases requests for higher amounts may be considered. The award of funds is a competitive process based on academic merit. Applicants must already be members of Sidney Sussex College at the University of Cambridge. Any award given is conditional upon a 500-word report being supplied to the College within one month of completion of the research.
Homerton College Charter Postgraduate Award
Homerton College is delighted to announce that it intends to award a number of Charter Postgraduate Awards to students embarking on a new course of postgraduate degree study from October 2026. Each Award will be worth £1,500 per annum for one year (Master's-level courses) or three years (doctoral-level courses). Awards will be made on the grounds of academic merit and connection with the College's values, vision and mission. Approximately half of the available awards will be reserved for existing (matriculated) members of the College planning to embark on a new course of postgraduate degree study in October 2026. The award is intended to support maintenance costs for full-time and part-time postgraduate students at Homerton College, University of Cambridge.
The Dorothy and Joseph Needham Scholarship
The Dorothy and Joseph Needham Scholarship supports students studying the sciences at the University of Cambridge. This one-off award provides maintenance funding for postgraduate students pursuing PhD or Masters degrees at Lucy Cavendish College. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and preference is given to those who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college. The award provides between £1 and £1,500 to support living costs during graduate study in the sciences. One scholarship is awarded annually for the academic year, with application results typically announced in May-June.
Ridgeway-Venn Travel Studentship
The Ridgeway-Venn Travel Fund provides travel studentships to help current students of Anthropology or Archaeology advance knowledge in their subjects. Preference is given in alternate years to students of Anthropology and students of Archaeology. In 2026 preference will be given to students of Social Anthropology. The fund supports travel costs and conference attendance for eligible students. Awards range from £100 to £1,500, with the average amount between £300 and £1,200. Approximately 4 awards are made annually. Eligibility is limited to current Cambridge students who have either completed BA requirements in Archaeology or Social Anthropology, or who have been registered as postgraduate students for not more than one year working under the supervision of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and Sociology Degree Committee.
Boak Student Support Fund
Thanks to the kind bequest of the late Professor Denis Boak in 2016, Clare Hall has a special fund to support student research. The fund is mainly for conference travel, research travel to archives etc. Applicants can also apply for help with online conference expenses if the conference is important for their academic development and/or if they are giving a paper. The fund does not support fieldwork and research costs that were part of the original research proposal on application for the course but will consider exceptional opportunities that have arisen subsequently. The maximum award is £2,000 per student each year, although most individual awards will be smaller. There is no lower limit. Awards are competitive and accordingly offered on a selective case-by-case basis with regards to academic merit and research potential. Academic year 2025-26 has two deadlines in each Term. Approximately 20 awards are offered annually.
Fitzwilliam College Hirst-Player Studentship
The Hirst Player Scholarship is funded from income from the Fund established in memory of Eric Noel Player and Wilfrid Bertram Hirst (both Fitzwilliam Hall 1911-14) to provide bursaries and studentships for Postgraduate students, preferably ordinands, reading for a Degree or a Diploma in Theology. This one-off award provides financial support for maintenance, conferences, research costs, and travel costs for postgraduate students at the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. The award may be given to students needing assistance with fees or living costs, though it is for one year only and cannot be used towards the financial undertaking required for admission to the course. Preference is given to applicants with an intention to take Holy Orders in a Christian Church. Applicants may re-apply in subsequent years if still eligible, and approximately two awards are available each year.
Professor Anthony Swain Fund
The Professor Anthony Swain Fund is a scholarship funded by a generous donation to Wolfson College by Professor Anthony Swain. This scholarship supports postgraduate Home UK students researching infrastructure technology at the University of Cambridge. The fund provides £2,500 annually for the duration of the course to support fees and maintenance costs. The scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees at Wolfson College. The fund specifically supports students conducting research into Infrastructure Technology or related aspects, including bridges, tunnelling and underground space, energy, utilities, design, construction methods and processes, management, planning and consents, insurance and other legal considerations. Awards are made based on a combination of financial need, academic merit, and alignment with the fund's research focus area. One award is available per academic year, and the scholarship is not extendable beyond the course duration.
Mastermann Braithwaite Scholarship
The Mastermann Braithwaite Scholarship is offered by Lucy Cavendish College at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship provides financial support for maintenance costs to one outstanding student pursuing a Master's degree. The scholarship has a preference for students studying Linguistics, and priority is given to applicants who select Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college in their admissions application. The award is a one-off payment ranging from £1 to £2,500, made on the basis of academic merit. This opportunity is specifically designed for prospective students applying for full-time Master's level study at the University of Cambridge.
Richards Fund
The Richards Fund provides studentships or grants to assist with fieldwork for postgraduate students registered for a course of field research in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge. The Department interprets this to be for PhD students embarking on field research in their second year of study. Funding awarded is at the discretion of the Trustees. Expenditure from the Fund shall be incurred at the discretion of the Managers to award Studentships or grants to Postgraduate Students registered for a course of research in the Department of Social Anthropology as candidates, or with a view to becoming candidates, for the PhD. The award is a one-off grant ranging from £500 to £2,500 to support fieldwork expenses.
Patrick and Linda Yip Scholarship for LLM or PhD in Law
This scholarship is kindly provided by an alumnus of Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. It offers one award of £2,500 to support postgraduate students pursuing legal studies at Cambridge. The scholarship is offered in preference to fully or partially self-funded students and is open to all applicants for LLM or PhD in the Faculty of Law, or another department if the topic is sufficiently law-related. Preference is given to those who specify Hughes Hall as their first choice college. The award is for maintenance purposes and is provided as a one-off payment. Recipients are required to submit a scholarship report to be shared with the donor. The scholarship is based on both financial need and academic merit.
Dame Bertha Phillpotts Memorial Fund
The Dame Bertha Phillpotts Memorial Fund provides studentships and grants for the promotion of Old Norse and Icelandic Studies at the University of Cambridge. The fund supports graduate students pursuing advanced study, research, or travel related to Old Norse and Icelandic Studies. The Student will receive a stipend of £1000, which will be paid within thirty days following the election, and the Managers may determine such additional stipend, subject to a maximum approved from time to time by the Council, as after taking account of any other financial resources that may be available to the Student. Awards can be used for maintenance, conferences, research costs, and hardship purposes. Approximately 10 awards are available each year, ranging from £70 to £2,500.
Wolfson College & Professor Ajit Singh Master's Scholarship
The Professor Ajit Singh Scholarship was established in 2024 by a generous gift from Wolfson alumnus Ashish Tuteja and Gunjan Tilakraj Soni in honour of Professor Ajit Singh (1940-2015). The scholarship provides £3,000 to support a Wolfson College student pursuing a Master's degree in Economics, Economic Development or Sustainability. The scholarship is awarded as a one-off payment for maintenance purposes to help support living expenses during the master's program. No separate application is required; all eligible students who have been offered College membership in Wolfson College are automatically considered. Preference is given to those who have listed Wolfson as their first- or second-choice College on their application for admission to the University. The award is based on academic merit and other criteria specified by the College.
Christ's College Postgraduate Bursaries
Christ's College Postgraduate Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and are targeted at postgraduates who only have a small funding deficit. They are not designed to provide substantial contribution towards funding. Bursaries are normally worth £1,000 to £2,000, and occasionally up to £3,000, per year, with a maximum duration of 3 years for PhD students. Up to 20 bursaries are awarded each year. All postgraduate offer-holders accepted for membership at Christ's College are eligible to apply without restriction of subject or course type. These bursaries can be used for home or international fees and maintenance costs. Applications are made through a form circulated to accepted offer-holders in early May each year. The bursaries support both full-time and part-time students pursuing Masters or PhD degrees at Christ's College, University of Cambridge.
Scandinavian Studies Fund and Studentship
The Scandinavian Studentship supports advanced study or research in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, or Iceland and is open to members of the University of Cambridge who have passed their Bachelor of Arts degree examination, provided that not more than twenty-four terms have elapsed since the end of their first term of residence. The Studentship is tenable for one year and students are eligible for re-election on not more than two occasions. The Student receives a stipend of £1,000 plus additional stipend (subject to a maximum approved by the Council) as determined by the Managers after considering other financial resources available to the Student. The course proposed must involve residence in Scandinavia for not less than three months. Additionally, any member of the University may apply for grants from the Scandinavian Studies Fund for the furtherance of study connected with Scandinavian countries. The Fund supports research costs, travel, conferences, maintenance, and hardship needs.
Wolfson College Balgobin Family Scholarship
The Balgobin Family Scholarship provides £3,000 per year to support the studies of a mature undergraduate or postgraduate student from a developing country, with a preference for students from the Caribbean. The award is funded by a generous donation from Dr Rolph Balgobin, an alumnus of Wolfson College. The scholarship can be used for international fees and maintenance costs for the full duration of the course. Applicants must specify Wolfson College as their first choice to ensure consideration, though second choice applicants and accepted students who did not list Wolfson may be considered if no suitable first-choice recipient is identified. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and is available for both full-time and part-time study at the Masters or PhD level.
Tennant Fund and Studentship
The Tennant Fund and Studentship supports advanced study or research in Norway for members of the University of Cambridge. The Tennant Studentship is open to members who have passed a final examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, provided that not more than twenty-four terms have elapsed since the end of their first term of residence. The Studentship is tenable for one year and may be renewed if the candidate is otherwise qualified. The Student will receive a stipend of £1000 and must be in residence in Norway for not less than three months. In addition to the Studentship, grants from the Tennant Fund are available to any member of the University for the furtherance of studies in Norway. These grants can be used for conferences, research costs, travel costs, and hardship support. The awards range from £50 to £3,000 and are allocated on the basis of both financial need and academic merit. Applications must include a statement of the proposed course of advanced study or research. Approximately 10 awards are made annually. The funding is administered by the Department of Anglo-Saxon Norse and Celtic at the University of Cambridge. Both full-time and part-time students at the Masters and PhD level are eligible to apply.
Tudor Studentship in Financial Econometrics
The Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge is pleased to offer current PhD students the opportunity to apply for the Tudor Studentship in Financial Econometrics. This studentship provides financial support for postgraduate students undertaking advanced study or research in the Faculty of Economics specifically focused on Financial Econometrics. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and provides maintenance support for one year. Approximately two awards are available each year, with values ranging from £1,000 to £3,000 annually. Candidates must be registered as Postgraduate Students of the University and may indicate interest in teaching assistantships in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or econometrics which may be linked to this award.
Commemorative Bursary Scholarship
The Commemorative Bursary Scholarship is offered by Lucy Cavendish College at the University of Cambridge to support postgraduate students pursuing Masters degrees in the Arts. This one-off award provides maintenance funding ranging from £1 to £3,000. Preference is given to students who select Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college in their application. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and supports one student per year. Applicants must be studying full-time at the Masters level in one of 21 eligible departments within the Arts. The scholarship aims to provide financial support to help cover living costs during the course of study.
Abba Eban Studentship
The Abba Eban Studentship, established in memory of Abba Eban, provides financial support for a postgraduate student taking an MPhil in International Relations, Oriental Studies, History, or related fields, concentrating in the area of Middle Eastern studies at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship is valued at up to £3,000 per year and is tenable for one year. The competition is open to all postgraduate students intending to commence an MPhil from 1 October 2025. Holders must become members of Queens' College, and the award of the scholarship is conditional upon being accepted by the relevant University Department. The basis of the award considers both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Suzy Paine Fund
The Faculty of Economics is pleased to be able to offer current PhD and Economics Tripos students the opportunity to apply for the Suzy Paine Fund. The Fund will award grants to members of the University in Statu pupillari who are, or intend to be, candidates for the Economics Tripos and to Postgraduate Students undertaking advanced study or research in Development and Asia in the University, with priority given to those who apply for travel costs and help towards conducting primary research in the country. The award provides between £1,000 and £3,000 annually for a fixed duration of one year. Approximately 2 awards are available each year, with awards based on academic merit. The fund is particularly focused on supporting students conducting research in Development and Asia, with priority given to those seeking travel costs for primary research in the country.
Richard Kahn Research Studentship
The Faculty of Economics is pleased to be able to offer current PhD students the opportunity to apply for the Richard Kahn Research Studentship. A candidate must be registered as a Postgraduate Student in the University, to undertake advanced study or research in the Faculty of Economics. By the terms of the bequest, applications from American citizens are particularly invited, and will receive specific attention. Students also wishing to apply to the Raymond Burton Fund, also managed by the Faculty Board of Economics, may submit one combined application to both funds. The studentship provides maintenance funding to support current PhD students in Economics at the University of Cambridge.
The Great Arab Minds Postgraduate Bursary
The Great Arab Minds Bursary is a postgraduate bursary established at Queens' College, University of Cambridge, by the President of Queens' College, Dr Mohamed El-Erian, who was honoured in 2023 with the Great Arab Minds Award in the Economics category. The President and his family generously decided to use the award to establish this bursary to support students of Arab-origin or citizenship. The bursary provides an annual award of up to £3,500 to students undertaking postgraduate studies at Queens' College. The award is available to students undertaking part-time research degrees, such as part-time PhD or research MPhil courses, and some part-time taught MPhil courses. However, it is not available to students undertaking dedicated part-time taught courses, such as those leading to the award of Master of Studies (MSt), Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip). For the College's purposes, eligibility is normally defined as citizens of one of the members of the Arab League countries or those who have relevant dual citizenship. The bursary holder must matriculate at Queens' College to study for any postgraduate course recognized by the University of Cambridge. The award is conditional upon being accepted by the relevant University Department. Selection is based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The application deadline for the 2026/27 award year is April 30, 2026, with results expected in May-June.
Wolfson College Jack King Bursary
The Jack King Bursary provides £3,500 per year to support a student who requires financial assistance to pursue their postgraduate studies at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need. The bursary is available for both home and international students pursuing either Masters or PhD degrees on a full-time basis. No separate application is required; students who list Wolfson College as their first choice are guaranteed full consideration for this scholarship. Only one award is available per year, and it is not extendable beyond the course length.
Wolfson College Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Scholarship
The Wolfson College Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr. Scholarship is an annual award of £3,500 designed to provide maintenance support for postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is available to students pursuing either PhD or Masters degrees on a full-time basis at Wolfson College. The award is based on academic merit and no separate application is required. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply for admission to the University of Cambridge. However, to ensure full consideration for this award, applicants must list Wolfson College as their first choice in their admissions application. One scholarship is awarded per year for the duration of the course. The award is intended to support student maintenance costs during their postgraduate studies. Application results are typically communicated between May and July, and the scholarship follows the same funding deadline as the course to which students are applying.
Water Conservators Bursary
The Trustees of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators have generously awarded a £4000 bursary to a student on the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development for payment against fees. This award has been made possible by the generosity of the Environmental Services Association Education Trust (ESAET) and the Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB). The bursary holder will be expected to become a member of Sidney Sussex College. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a dissertation project focused on issues related to water, and the bursary-holder's dissertation will be made available to the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators. The award is made on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. Applicants must have a permit to live and work permanently in the UK and should indicate their interest and experience in environmental issues related to water.
SLBE Pomeroy Academy Scholarship
Pomeroy Academy and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership have established a scholarship for prospective students of the Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) Master's. The Pomeroy Academy Scholarship serves to support one student per year from countries in the Asia Pacific Region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australasia, and Oceania) who can demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, the design and development of sustainable built environments. The scholarship was created by SLBE alumnus Prof Jason Pomeroy, founding principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy. The scholarship invites applicants from countries in the Asia Pacific Region who wish to push the boundaries of sustainable design and research. The scholarship provides £4,000 per year for 2 years to support fees for home and international students.
Kurt Hahn Trust Award for Students of German nationality or affiliation
The Trustees of the Kurt Hahn Trust invite applications for the Kurt Hahn Award for the academical year 2026-27. The Awards are intended to assist students of German nationality or who are domiciled resident or normally resident in Germany to pursue graduate studies at the University of Cambridge. Awardees will be required to become candidates for a Cambridge degree and should be based in Cambridge for the majority of the academical year. Academic merit will not be the sole consideration: evidence of more than usual enterprise, breadth of interest, and social awareness will also be considered. The award provides £3,000 to £4,000 as a one-off maintenance grant. Award holders will normally be invited to social events with other Kurt Hahn Trust scholars, Trustees and members of the Committee of Management in Michaelmas and Easter Terms.
Jesus College Brian and Janis Buckley Scholarship
The Jesus College Brian and Janis Buckley Scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Classics to a postgraduate member of Jesus College who is to be admitted for an MPhil in Classics at the University of Cambridge. The award is possible due to a generous donation from Brian Buckley in memory of his late wife, Janis. Brian read Law at Jesus from 1962-65, and then had a successful career at Simmons & Simmons. He established this Scholarship to open the field of Classics to students of all backgrounds with talent and potential. The scholarship provides £4,500 annually for the duration of the course to support fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs. Recipients must be members of Jesus College and must agree to complete an annual report during Easter term to be shared with the donor.
Ernest Hecht Scholarship for Mature Women
The Ernest Hecht Scholarship supports mature students at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, who identify as female. This scholarship provides financial assistance for maintenance costs for postgraduate study at the PhD or Masters level. Preference is given to those who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college. Priority is given to students from groups that are underrepresented in postgraduate study, as well as students who may have faced an educational or socio-economic disadvantage. The scholarship is a one-off award ranging from £1 to £4,500, with typically one award available per year. Applicants must be UK nationals and enrolled full-time.
Wolfson College Senior Members' 50th Anniversary Fund
This scholarship is open to postgraduate students in any discipline who have undertaken their MPhil at Wolfson College and are progressing to a PhD. The award provides £4,500 annually to support fees (home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the doctoral course. The College will seek to partner with other Cambridge funding bodies in order to increase the size of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Recipients are selected based on academic merit. This scholarship is specifically for students who are already members of Wolfson College.
Wrenbury Scholarship in Political Economy
The Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge offers the Wrenbury Scholarship in Political Economy to current PhD students. This scholarship provides financial support for postgraduate students registered and working under the supervision of the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Economics. The Scholar must carry out full-time study and training for research in some branch of economics or political economy, or of economic history subsequent to 1800. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and is designed to support maintenance costs for doctoral research. Approximately 2 scholarships are available each year, with award values ranging from £1,000 to £4,500 annually for a fixed duration of one year.
American Friends Scholarship
The American Friends Scholarship supports students studying at Lucy Cavendish College from Canada and USA. Preference is given to those who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college. For the award, priority will be given to students from groups that are underrepresented in postgraduate study, as well as students who may have faced an educational or socio-economic disadvantage. This is a one-off maintenance award to support postgraduate students pursuing full-time PhD or Masters degrees at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides financial support ranging from £1 to £5,000 to help with living costs during the course of study.
Hughes Hall - CJBS Scholarship for MSt in Social Innovation
Hughes Hall and the Cambridge Judge Business School are pleased to offer an award of £10,000 for a student on the MSt in Social Innovation course. With £5,000 payable in the first year of study and £5,000 in the second. The awardee will have a good social innovation business idea or change project within an organisation, which the course will help them to realise. The award is open to applicants for the MSt in Social Innovation who select Hughes Hall as their first choice College. Applicants for the Scholarship will provide a 500-word outline case detailing their business idea or change project in the application form. Requirements include submitting a yearly Scholarship Report.
SLBE Changemaker Scholarship
The SLBE Changemaker Scholarship is a competitive scholarship available to a Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) Master's candidate who demonstrates personal academic and/or professional achievements in the built environment and an ambition to catalyse positive change in the industry. The SLBE programme is a two-year, part-time, University of Cambridge Master's for all built environment professionals. The course has been designed specifically for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. The scholarship provides £5,000 annually for the two-year duration of the part-time Master's program. It brings together professionals from all the built environment disciplines to explore the radical change and innovation needed to achieve sustainability through interdisciplinary, collaborative effort and visioning of all the disciplines and professions working together within the design team. Applications are welcomed from high-achieving professionals in all areas of the built environment from anywhere in the world who meet the course entry criteria, can demonstrate their personal academic and/or professional achievements in the built environment and an ambition to catalyse positive change in the industry, and can demonstrate their interest in and commitment to the design and development of sustainable built environments.
Homerton College Horobin Sports Awards
The Horobin Sports Awards are made to postgraduate students of any gender, in any subject, working towards any postgraduate-level qualification of the University of Cambridge, who are of international standard in any sport. Two awards of £5,000 each will be made in 2026-27. Awards are made based on academic merit, athletic ability, and connection to the College's values, vision, and mission. In cases of doubt, the College will take advice on the international level of applicants' sporting achievement from experts nominated by the College on the advice of the University of Cambridge's Director of Sport. The awards provide one-off maintenance funding to support postgraduate students who demonstrate exceptional sporting achievement at an international level. Homerton College also has a separate fund to which College athletes can apply for support towards additional costs of participating in sport, including personal equipment, travel, and training camp attendance.
The Ebenezer Ademisoye MPhil Award
This award is for an applicant who has an offer to study an MPhil at the University of Cambridge and who is in financial need. The successful applicant would need to be willing to transfer to St Edmund's College. Preference will be given to applicants studying a STEM subject or Economics with one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; or Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other). The award provides £5,000 as a one-off maintenance grant. Recipients should be prepared to participate in relevant reporting and donor stewardship activities relating to their studies. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need including hardship.
Arnold McNair Scholarship in International Law
The Arnold McNair Scholarship Fund supports a one-year Arnold McNair Scholarship in the area of international law. The Scholarship is open to any member of the University of Cambridge who has kept at least eight terms and who is a candidate for, or has been classed in, Part II of the Law Tripos. The present value of the scholarship is at least £5000. If the available income of the Fund is sufficient, a second Scholar may be elected. The scholarship provides maintenance support for further study or research in international law at Cambridge University. Applicants must submit a letter of application including details of any funding secured and pending applications, together with a statement of the nature of the further study or research proposed.
Duncan Robinson Curatorial Studentship
The Duncan Robinson Curatorial Studentship, worth £5,000, is available to a postgraduate student pursuing a course of study or research closely related to the visual arts. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the curation or display of art and/or in developing a curatorial career. Preference may be given to students in the Department of History of Art or the Hamilton Kerr Institute. The recipient will assist the Gallery Registrar and Gallery Administrator with exhibitions as required by the terms of the role. The Studentship is tenable at Magdalene College, and the successful candidate must either be a current member of the College or be willing to transfer. The studentship provides maintenance funding for one year and is awarded on the basis of academic merit and suitability for the intentions and requirements of the Studentship. Recipients are required to submit a brief report of approximately 1000 words on completion of the studentship.
Thomas Mulvey Egyptology Fund
The Thomas Mulvey Egyptology Fund is devoted to the encouragement of research in Egyptology. Each year candidates who are applying to undertake research in Egyptology or Egyptian Archaeology for the MPhil or PhD degree at Cambridge are eligible for consideration for a studentship. One award of £5,000 for each of the two degree programmes (MPhil and PhD) will be available to applicants, to be held for one academic year, and which may be used to cover fees and/or maintenance costs. A successful PhD candidate may apply to extend their Mulvey funding in subsequent years. The Management Committee of The Mulvey Fund assesses eligible applicants and makes the appropriate recommendations for the award. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit.
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors Scholarship
The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors Scholarship supports two Master's students from anywhere in the world enrolled in the Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) programme at the University of Cambridge. The SLBE programme is a two-year, part-time Master's designed specifically for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver sustainable and resilient places and spaces. It brings together professionals from all built environment disciplines to explore radical change and innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. Applicants must demonstrate their interest in and commitment to sustainability in the built environment through their research proposal and application materials. The scholarship provides £5,000 annually for two years to support tuition fees for both home and international students. Recipients are selected through a competitive process and may be asked to present their research findings and submit testimonials about their experiences on the course.
Lord Frederick Cavendish Scholarship
The Lord Frederick Cavendish Scholarship is a merit-based award that supports master's students studying at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides a one-off maintenance award ranging from £4,000 to £5,000 to assist with living costs during the course of study. Preference is given to applicants who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college in their admissions application. One scholarship is available each year, awarded on the basis of academic merit. The application deadline coincides with the funding deadline for the course, with results typically announced between May and June. This scholarship is specifically designed for prospective full-time master's students who are applying to study at Lucy Cavendish College.
Evans Fund
The Evans Fund supports research in anthropology or archaeology in relation to Southeast Asia. A postgraduate of any university is eligible to apply, provided that they intend to engage in research in anthropology or archaeology in relation to Southeast Asia, specifically in Borneo, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Advisory Committee is interested to hear from senior scholars seeking contributions towards major projects, as well as early career researchers and graduate students applying for small research grants. Awards can cover travel from home to research field and return, local travel in fieldwork area, subsistence in fieldwork area, special local expenditure such as wages of interpreters and research assistants, and other expenditure including special equipment. The Fund is specifically for research and cannot be used for tuition fees. It is expected that successful candidates will either be based in Cambridge or will spend a substantial period of time during or after their period of research in Cambridge.
Lady Lincoln Music Scholarship
The Lady Lincoln Scholarship in Music of £6,000 is available for 2026 entry to support up to one Home students studying the MPhil in Music at the University of Cambridge. The Scholarship aims to support students to undertake this course where they do not already have full postgraduate funding. The Scholarship is tenable at Magdalene College. All eligible applicants are automatically considered, there is no separate application form for this fund. This scholarship is co-funded with the Cambridge Trust who administer the fund. The award is based on academic merit and is available for both full-time and part-time study modes.
Girton College Doris Russell Scholarship
The Doris Russell Scholarship is offered by Girton College at the University of Cambridge for students wishing to undertake graduate study in any area covered by the University's Faculty of English. The scholarship provides £6,000 annually to support fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, though this cannot be guaranteed. The scholarship is open to both prospective Masters and PhD students studying full-time or part-time, with the award lasting for the duration of the course. Successful candidates of this award become members of Girton College. Applications are welcomed from anyone, with preference given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. The award is based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Professor Sir David Williams Law Award
The Professor Sir David Williams Law Award provides £6,000 (one-off) to support postgraduate students studying Law at the University of Cambridge. Awards are based on academic merit and are available to both PhD and Masters students at Wolfson College. No separate application is required for this scholarship, but only students who list Wolfson College as their first choice in their admissions application are guaranteed full consideration. All Wolfson College offerholders in Law will be considered, with preference given to applicants who specify Wolfson as their first choice. The award is intended for maintenance purposes and supports one student per year.
Sigmund Sternberg LLM Studentship
This studentship, established by the Sir Sigmund Sternberg Charitable Foundation, is a non-means tested, fees-only financial award for an LLM student at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. The value of the award will be up to £6,500 and is tenable for one year. The competition is open to all new LLM applicants intending to commence their studies from 1 October. Holders must become members of Queens' College. The award of a studentship is conditional upon being accepted by the Faculty of Law, and will be according to academic or professional excellence. In awarding the Studentship, first consideration will be given to candidates who nominate Queens' College as their College of first preference in their application to the University's Postgraduate Admissions Office. The recipient will be expected to provide a brief summary of their LLM experience at the end of their course.
Redress Solutions PLC LLM Studentship
This studentship, established by Redress Solutions PLC, is a non-means tested, fees-only financial award for an LLM student at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. The value of the award will be up to £6,500 and is tenable for one year. The competition is open to all new LLM applicants intending to commence their studies from 1 October. Holders must become members of Queens' College. The award of a scholarship is conditional upon being accepted by the Faculty of Law, and will be according to academic or professional excellence. In awarding the Studentship, first consideration will be given to candidates who nominate Queens' College as their College of first preference in their application to the University's Postgraduate Admissions Office (PAO). The recipient will be expected to provide a brief summary of their LLM experience at the end of their course.
Department of Public Health and Primary Care MPhil Scholarship
The Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge offers departmental scholarships for selected students enrolled in the MPhil in Population Health Sciences program. These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the course admissions committee to cover a portion of the tuition fees. The scholarship provides £7,250 annually for the duration of the course. Six scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. All applicants to the MPhil in Population Health Sciences program will automatically be considered for these scholarships based on academic merit, with no separate application required. Awards are made to both home and international students studying full-time or part-time. Successful applicants will be notified of the results between June and July following the March application deadline.
Wolfson College Edgeworth Family Scholarship for Medical Research
This scholarship provides £8,000 per year towards the costs of a postgraduate student engaged in medical research at the University of Cambridge. The award is funded by a generous legacy from the estate of Laura Hester Edgeworth in memory of her son Jonathan. Preference will be given to students engaged in research related to passive immunotherapy, particularly in relation to HIV prevention and treatment. The scholarship can be used towards fees (Home or International) and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. The College will make every effort to partner with other funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Applicants should specify Wolfson College as their first choice when applying to the University to ensure consideration for this award.
Wolfson College Norma Emerton Scholarship for Women in STEM
A legacy from the estate of the late Dr Norma Emerton established the Wolfson College Fund for Women in STEM, which supports students who identify as female in fields where they have historically been under-represented. The scholarship is available to support female students pursuing Masters or PhD studies at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, in STEM fields where women continue to be under-represented. The award can be used for home or international fees and maintenance, with amounts ranging from £2,000 to £8,000 annually for the duration of the course. The College makes every effort to partner with other funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, though this cannot be guaranteed. Awards are made based on financial need including hardship, academic merit, and other criteria related to supporting women in under-represented STEM fields.
Singhvi Trinity Scholarship
The Singhvi Trinity Scholarship provides financial assistance to a resident of India to undertake the LLM (Master of Law) at the University of Cambridge. The Singhvi Fund was established in 2017 by Dr Abhishek Singhvi, in memory of his late father, Mr Laxmi Mall Singhvi. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and provides maintenance support for one student per year. Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by Trinity's Alumni Relations and Development Office to provide a short account on their progress and experience at Trinity College for the purpose of reporting to the donors of this award. The scholarship is administered through Trinity College and applicants are not required to specify Trinity College on their admissions application, but must be willing to transfer.
Girton College Ruth Whaley Scholarship
The Ruth Whaley Scholarship is available to students of non-EU/non-UK citizenship wishing to undertake study in an Arts or Linguistics subject at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £8,000 as a one-off award for maintenance costs. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Preference will be given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. Successful candidates of this award become members of Girton College.
The Richard Edwards MPhil Studentship in the History of Art
Selwyn College at the University of Cambridge offers the Richard Edwards MPhil Studentship in the History of Art. This studentship supports postgraduate students pursuing research in art history and allied subjects, including architecture and design. Preference is given to students studying for the MPhil in the Global History of Art and Architecture. The award covers the University Composition Fee for Home students and is awarded based on academic merit. Prospective students should apply through the standard application process, listing Selwyn College as their preferred college. The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2026 and lasts for the duration of the course.
Aziz Foundation Scholarships Programme
Murray Edwards College, a College for women at the University of Cambridge, has launched a new Masters scholarship programme in partnership with the Aziz Foundation, a charity which funds British Muslim scholars to study at UK universities and then supports them to make meaningful contributions in their careers, communities and wider society. The programme is the first to be targeted by the Foundation exclusively at women. Under the new partnership, funded jointly by the College and the Foundation, recipients of the Scholarships will have their tuition fees paid for an eligible Masters degree at Murray Edwards College. Applicants must be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities, demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain, and show how the course will increase their effectiveness in areas relating to British Muslims, including effective advocacy and enhancing public perception to combat Islamophobia, or community service and social development to raise aspirations and standards within British Muslim communities.
MPhil Studentship in Land Economy
The MPhil Studentship in Land Economy is awarded annually to one MPhil applicant with Home fee status who demonstrates strong academic achievement and clear potential for meaningful research in the field. The studentship provides full coverage of the University Composition Fee for the duration of the MPhil programme. This studentship reflects the Department's commitment to supporting promising researchers as they begin their postgraduate studies in Land Economy. Please note that the award does not include living costs, and students will need to make separate arrangements for their maintenance expenses.
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
The Aziz Foundation Scholarship supports home students who are actively engaged in British Muslim communities and wish to study at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship is specifically designed for prospective postgraduate students at the Master's level who demonstrate active engagement in British Muslim communities and show a long-term commitment to community and societal development. Candidates must have nationality and residency status that makes them eligible for Home fees at the College. Applications are made directly to the Aziz Foundation, which conducts shortlisting, interviews, and makes provisional offers based on academic merit and community engagement criteria. The scholarship covers Home tuition fees for one year of full-time Master's study at Lucy Cavendish College.
Fitzwilliam College Stachulski-Dudding Studentship
The Stachulski-Dudding Studentship was established in 2023 by Dr A V Stachulski, who read Natural Sciences from 1968 to 1971 and obtained a PhD in Organic Chemistry in 1974, and Mr J Dudding, who also read Natural Sciences from 1968 to 1971, and was awarded a College 1912 Exhibition. This studentship provides a maximum award of £12,000 for Home students studying for a Masters degree offered by the School of Physical Sciences or the School of Biological Sciences who need additional funding to enable them to take up their place at Fitzwilliam College. Preference will be given to those studying Chemistry. The award is intended to support tuition fees for one year of study and is granted based on academic merit.
The Vienna MPhil Studentship in Philosophy
Selwyn College welcomes applications for the Vienna MPhil Studentship in Philosophy. The studentship is open to exceptionally well-qualified UK students and is awarded for entry in October 2026. The studentship covers the University Composition Fee for Home Students for the duration of the MPhil in Philosophy program. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college on the University of Cambridge application form. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and provides financial support specifically for UK students pursuing graduate studies in philosophy at one of the world's leading universities. This studentship represents a significant opportunity for outstanding philosophy students to pursue advanced study at Cambridge's Faculty of Philosophy while being a member of Selwyn College.
The Stanley Gold PhD Studentship
The Stanley Gold PhD Student Research Fund was established in 2018 following a donation from Stanley Gold (Law, 1967). The Fund awards Studentships to support doctoral candidates at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, whose research explores topics integrally related to the study of public policy. Students are selected by the College following consultation with the appropriate Department. The studentship provides an award of up to £10,500 per year for a maximum of 3 academic years to cover Home PhD fees. This funding is available for both full-time and part-time doctoral study. Recipients must be willing to be affiliated with Fitzwilliam College, though they are not required to specify the College on their initial admissions application. Selection is based on academic merit, and the College may publicize award recipients in College publications. The funding is specifically designed to support research that contributes to public policy studies across various disciplines at the University of Cambridge.
Christ's College Adelaide Stoll Postgraduate Studentship in the History of Drama
The Adelaide Stoll Studentship is a prestigious award that supports an outstanding candidate accepted for a course in the Faculty of English, including the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, who will be researching the history of drama in any historical period. The studentship is designed to provide comprehensive support for postgraduate students pursuing advanced research in dramatic history. The studentship may be held for the duration of the successful applicant's course or up to 3 years for a PhD. Selection is made jointly by Christ's College in partnership with the Faculty of English, ensuring that recipients meet high academic standards. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. This funding opportunity is awarded on the basis of academic merit and covers home tuition fees for the duration of the award. One studentship is available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications are considered alongside the course application process, with results typically announced between April and May.
Harry Desai Fund for UK Masters students
The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge has received an endowment fund called the Harry Desai Education Fund to support Masters students engaged in the study of teaching and education. This fund provides 1-2 studentships each year which cover Home student tuition fees for Masters degrees at the Faculty of Education. The fund is specifically designed to support students who may be disadvantaged or deterred from postgraduate study by financial circumstances. Eligible applicants must be applying for a Masters degree (MPhil or MEd) at the Faculty of Education, including full-time, 2-year part-time, and PGCE-MEd programs. Recipients must be eligible for Home tuition fees. It is important to note that the fund covers tuition fees only and does not provide a maintenance allowance or additional expenses.
Jesus College John Killen Scholarship
The Jesus College John Killen Scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Classics to a postgraduate member of Jesus College who is to be admitted for an MPhil in Classics at the University of Cambridge. Preference is given to those with an interest in any of the following areas: the epigraphy and interpretation of Linear B; comparative philology; or the archaeology of Greece in the second millennium BC. The award is possible due to a generous donation from William and Patricia Burnside. The John Killen Scholarship is named in recognition of Professor Killen's contribution to teaching and research at Jesus College where he is an Emeritus Fellow. The scholarship provides £9,600 annually for the duration of the course to support both home and international fees as well as maintenance costs. Recipients must be members of Jesus College and are required to complete an annual report during Easter term, which will be shared with the donors who provided the funding for this award.
Wolfson College Scholarship for Recent Alumni
Wolfson College will support its current students to continue to a further degree at the College by offering scholarships funded by generous gifts from alumni and friends of the College. The scholarship provides awards for Wolfson alumni pursuing further graduate study at Wolfson College within 5 years of completing their prior degree. An award of at least £5,000 is available for Wolfson undergraduates continuing to a separate Masters-level course at Wolfson College. An award of at least £10,000 per year is available for Wolfson students continuing either directly from undergraduate study or from a stand-alone Masters to a PhD at Wolfson College. The College will always seek to partner with the Cambridge Trust, a Faculty or Department in order to increase the size of the award, though this cannot be guaranteed. Approximately 2 awards are available annually, with selection based on financial need, academic merit, and other factors.
Raymond Burton Fund
The Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge is pleased to offer current PhD students the opportunity to apply for the Raymond Burton Fund. This award supports maintenance costs for postgraduate students registered at the University who are undertaking advanced study or research in the Faculty of Economics. The fund provides between £1,000 and £10,000 annually for a fixed period of one year, with approximately three awards available. Students may also submit one combined application to both the Raymond Burton Fund and the Richard Kahn Fund, which is also managed by the Faculty Board of Economics. Awards are granted on the basis of academic merit.
The Atkins Scholarship fund
The Atkins Scholarship fund supports home students who continue their studies from undergraduate to postgraduate at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £5,000 to £10,000 as a one-off maintenance award for full-time Masters students. Priority is given to students from groups that are underrepresented in postgraduate study, as well as students who may have faced an educational or socio-economic disadvantage. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate studies at Lucy Cavendish College. The award is based on financial need and hardship considerations. One scholarship is available for the 2026/27 academic year, with application results typically announced in May-June.
Girton College Pfeiffer Scholarship
The Girton Pfeiffer Scholarship is open to postgraduate applicants wishing to undertake study in the area of Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computing and Engineering at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £10,000 annually to support fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates must become members of Girton College, though applicants are not required to specify this college on their admissions application but must be willing to transfer. The award is based on academic merit and financial need, including consideration of hardship cases.
Spanish Studies Studentship
The Spanish Studies Studentship provides £10,000 funding for each of three years of PhD study. It is available to a student who will be studying 17th and/or 18th century Spanish art and literature. The award is offered by King's College at the University of Cambridge and provides funding towards the University Composition Fee. If the UCF is fully or partially covered by another funder, any surplus can be transferred to a maintenance stipend. The holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit updates on their work for use in reports to the donors, and for possible inclusion in College print and digital publications.
Newnham College MPhil Scholarship in Engineering
A £10,000 scholarship towards the costs of any MPhil course in the Engineering Department at the University of Cambridge, provided that the focus is on mechanical engineering. The scholarship provides a contribution towards either fees (home rate) or maintenance costs for a fixed one-year period. Successful applicants must be willing to accept a transfer to Newnham College, which is a female-only college at Cambridge. Three awards are available annually, and they are granted on the basis of academic merit. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing advanced graduate study in mechanical engineering fields.
Girton College Irene Hallinan Scholarship
The Irene Hallinan Scholarship is open to postgraduate applicants wishing to undertake study in the area of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £10,000 annually for the duration of the course. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates must become members of Girton College. Preference will be given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application, though applicants are not required to have specified Girton initially as they can transfer if selected.
Alborada Scholarships in Veterinary Sciences and Medicine
A donation from the Alborada Trust provides scholarships to support students pursuing research in Veterinary Sciences or Medicine at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. Awards vary in size, with most in the range between £3,000 and £10,000 per year, with a possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory academic progress. Preference is given to applicants in Veterinary Sciences. The College will also seek co-funding from other University partners to increase the amount of the award to cover a student's full costs, but this cannot be guaranteed. Approximately 2 awards are offered for the 2026/27 academic year. Awards are based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit, and are available for full-time and part-time PhD and Masters students who specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Girton College Anne and Caroline Wilson & Rhona Beare Scholarship
The Girton Anne and Caroline Wilson & Rhona Beare Scholarship is open to postgraduate applicants wishing to undertake study in the area of Classics at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £10,000 annually for the duration of the course and can be used for fees (both home and international) as well as maintenance costs. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates of this award become members of Girton College. The award is based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit, with one scholarship available per year.
Salters Fellowship
The Salters Fellowship is awarded to UK Chemistry graduates (including Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry) from historically excluded backgrounds undertaking a one-year Masters degree at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, in a complementary subject. The fellowship covers £10,000 annually toward home fees for the duration of the one-year program. The award is made possible through the Worshipful Company of Salters and Lucy Cavendish College. Preference is given to students who list Lucy Cavendish College as their first-choice college. Priority is given to students from groups that are underrepresented in postgraduate study, as well as those who may have faced educational or socio-economic disadvantage. The fellowship aims to support students pursuing complementary subjects including engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical), artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science/information technology, data management, and modern languages. Recipients are required to provide progress reports throughout their studies. Additionally, Salters will provide ongoing advice and counsel to successful candidates throughout their studies and beyond to help them gain appropriate employment upon graduation and achieve subsequent career development.
ACS MPhil bursary (Advanced Computer Science MPhil)
The Department of Computer Science and Technology makes a number of bursaries available to outstanding home students who are applying for admission to the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science. The bursary provides financial support ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 annually towards tuition fees for UK-domiciled students eligible for home rate fees. Applicants are expected to meet the minimum entry requirements for the course: first-class honours degree in computer science, or alternatively, a degree of equal status in engineering, science, or mathematics where the applicant can demonstrate significant relevant preparation for the Cambridge MPhil course. The Department encourages groups currently underrepresented in Engineering and Physical Science subjects, including women, Black British, British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani applicants, people from low-income backgrounds, mature students, care-experienced students, and students from families where no parent or care-giver went to university. There is an expectation that students who are awarded an ACS MPhil Bursary intend to continue to a research degree upon completion of the course. Awardees will be expected to submit their applications for admission to the PhD in Computer Science by the December funding deadline.
Wolfson College Scholarships in Biological and Physical Sciences
Funded by generous gifts from alumni and friends of Wolfson College, these scholarships provide financial support for MPhil and PhD students in Physical and Biological Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships offer between £5,000 and £10,000 annually for the duration of the course. Approximately 4 scholarships are awarded each year based on academic merit. For 2026/2027 entry, preference may be given to students undertaking courses in Chemistry, Pharmacology, Physics, Computing, PDN (Physiology, Development & Neuroscience), or Medical Research with a focus on passive immunotherapy. Preference may also be given to students whose research topics are relevant to one of the College's current Interdisciplinary Research Hubs in Global Health, Sustainability & Conservation, Gender, or Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage. No separate application is required; applicants should list Wolfson College as their first choice on the admissions application form to guarantee consideration.
Girton College Dinah James Scholarship in Tropical Medicine
The Dinah James Scholarship is open to a postgraduate wishing to undertake study in an aspect of Tropical Medicine or related Global Health fields. The scholarship provides £10,000 annually for the duration of the course and can be used towards fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates must be willing to become members of Girton College at the University of Cambridge. Preference will be given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. The award is made on the basis of both academic merit and financial need.
School of Biological Sciences Master's Bursary Award
Applicants to taught MPhil courses based in the School of Biological Sciences, who have received a conditional offer of admission to start in October 2026, are eligible to apply for an SBS Master's Bursary Award in support of their studies here at Cambridge. These awards are aimed at applicants from low-income households with experience of educational disadvantage who will be charged University fees at the Home or UK rate. The award provides maintenance support ranging from £6,000 to £10,000 as a one-off payment. Please note this award is not available to applicants for research MPhil courses. Recipients must acknowledge the funder's support in any publications, presentations, posters and other research outputs and complete a brief report on their progress and future plans.
Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic, Persian) Scholarships and Grants
Awards are made from Trust Funds in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (FAMES) that are designated for the support of Arabic, Persian and Middle Eastern Studies, specifically the Wright, Nicholson and Browne Funds. Typically, two to three awards are made each year of approximately £10,000 each. The scholarships can cover fees for both home and international students, as well as maintenance costs. When possible, the faculty partners with the HRH Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre of Islamic Studies and the Cambridge Trusts to offer full studentships. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and are available for the duration of the course. Recipients are selected from prospective postgraduate students pursuing full-time Masters or PhD degrees in Arabic, Persian, and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge.
Tse Family HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarship
An alumnus of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Hughes Hall of The University of Cambridge made a generous donation to set up an endowment in support of scholarships for HKU students to pursue Master's degrees at Hughes Hall, Cambridge. This merit-based scholarship is designed for graduates and final-year students of HKU applying for MPhil or MASt programs, with preference given to those studying Education or Science. The scholarship provides maintenance support for students who are in financial need. Recipients must be accepted by Hughes Hall and specify it as their first choice college in their university application. The scholarship aims to strengthen the academic relationship between HKU and Cambridge while providing financial support to outstanding students pursuing advanced studies.
Hebrew and Semitic Studies Scholarships and Grants
The Hebrew and Semitic Studies Scholarships and Grants are awarded from trust funds in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (FAMES) that are designated for the support of Hebrew Studies at the University of Cambridge. The amount available each year varies according to what spendable income is available in the trust funds. The awards provide funding ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 annually to support postgraduate students pursuing research in Hebrew and Semitic Studies. Preference is given to PhD students, and awards to MPhil students are made only in exceptional circumstances. For PhD students, the award is made on a yearly basis, and its renewal after the first year is dependent on good performance. The funding can be used toward home or international fees as well as maintenance costs.
Nick Mills Scholarship in Conservation Leadership at Jesus College
The Nick Mills Scholarship in Conservation Leadership is awarded each year in collaboration with the charity Fauna & Flora International, the Department of Geography, and Jesus College to an overseas Masters offer holder studying for an MPhil in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge. The offer holder, who will be of considerable distinction, will be selected by the Department of Geography. The scholarship provides £10,000 annually toward international student fees for the duration of the MPhil in Conservation Leadership course. This prestigious scholarship recognizes academic merit and supports outstanding international students pursuing advanced training in conservation leadership.
Hort Studentship in Biblical, Hellenistic or Patristic Studies
The Hort Studentship in Biblical, Hellenistic or Patristic Studies is offered by the University of Cambridge Faculty of Divinity for doctoral students pursuing a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies. The studentship provides annual funding of £10,356 for three years to cover Home fees for students conducting research in the Biblical, Hellenistic, or Patristic areas. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and is available to prospective applicants applying to the PhD program. Approximately one award is available each year, and the studentship is not extendable beyond the three-year fixed duration. This funding opportunity supports advanced theological research in these specific ancient studies disciplines.
Jebb Studentship
Jebb Studentships are offered annually by the University of Cambridge for advanced study in European literature. Three studentships are available: one for the study of literature written in a European language from the foundation of Constantinople to the birth of Dante, one for literature from the birth of Dante onwards, and one for literature of any period. The Electors interpret the term literature broadly to include visual culture and other related forms. The studentship provides maintenance funding of £10,390 annually for three years (fixed length) for PhD students studying full-time or part-time. Candidates must be postgraduates of Cambridge University by the time they take up the studentship. Awards are granted on the basis of academic merit, and successful students are required to submit annual progress reports to renew their award for the next academic year. The studentships support advanced research in European literature across various periods and languages, allowing for interdisciplinary approaches that encompass visual culture and related fields within the humanities.
Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship
The Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship assists or enables graduates or undergraduates of Trinity College, Dublin, or other Irish, or Northern Irish Universities to proceed to the University of Cambridge for the purpose of postgraduate study. The Electors will give preference to applicants who are to study for a research degree, or who are applying for a Master's degree with a view to progressing to a PhD at a later date. Approximately 4 scholarships are awarded annually to support postgraduate students during their course of study. Recipients are required to submit an annual progress report to the Managers of the Fund. The scholarship provides maintenance support for the duration of the course and awards are made on the basis of academic merit.
Roosevelt Scholarship
The Roosevelt Scholarship is available each year for a British or Canadian citizen pursuing a course of study for the degree of MPhil, in a subject relevant to Anglo-American relations. The scholarship is offered by Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge and provides funds of up to £11,000 towards maintenance costs. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit to candidates who hold a University offer for an MPhil degree in a topic relevant to Anglo-American relations. Recipients must be willing to transfer to Magdalene College if not already admitted there. The award is for one year and is not extendable.
Girton College Chan and Mok Postgraduate Scholarship
The Chan and Mok Postgraduate Scholarship is available to students who are permanent residents of Hong Kong, with preference given to those who have studied at schools affiliated to Po Leung Kuk. There is no restriction with regard to subject area. The scholarship provides £12,000 annually for one year to support a Masters-level student at the University of Cambridge. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates become members of Girton College, with preference given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. The award is made based on financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Robinson College Yates Masters Studentship
The Robinson College Yates Masters Studentship provides a contribution to fees for Home fee status Masters students at the University of Cambridge. This studentship is specifically designed to support students who have experienced disadvantage, with awarding criteria including indications of coming from a low-income household, being in care, estrangement from family, being a carer, or having little experience of university in their family or community prior to undergraduate education. To the extent possible and required, applicants exhibiting similar levels of having experienced disadvantage would be differentiated by academic merit. The award provides £12,000 as a one-off payment to assist with tuition fees. Recipients must be willing to be associated with Robinson College, though they are not required to specify this College on their admissions application initially. The studentship is available for both full-time and part-time Masters study. Award recipients have post-award obligations including reporting on progress to the donor via the Robinson Development Office and contributing to social media posts about the award with the Robinson Communication Manager. The studentship is designed to reduce financial hardship and enable talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue postgraduate education at Cambridge.
Mahatmah Gandhi Award
The Mahatmah Gandhi Award provides up to £12,000 for a student engaged in veterinary research into animal husbandry of pigs and poultry whose work involves the welfare and humane treatment of these domestic animals. This is a one-off award offered through St Edmund's College at the University of Cambridge. The award can be used for maintenance, conference attendance, research costs, and travel costs. Recipients are selected based on both financial need and academic merit. Scholarship and bursary recipients should be prepared to participate in relevant reporting and donor stewardship activities relating to their studies. The award is available to prospective applicants pursuing full-time or part-time PhD or Masters degrees.
Homerton/Cambridge Trust Masters Scheme
Homerton College offers one award of £12,000 to Masters students, co-funded with the Cambridge Trust. This scholarship has no subject restrictions and is available to home fee status students pursuing full-time or part-time Masters degrees at the University of Cambridge. There is no separate application process, but applicants can express interest at the time of making their application. All eligible applicants who apply by the relevant deadline will be considered. The award is administered by the Cambridge Trust and awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants are not required to specify Homerton College on their applications initially, but must be willing to transfer. Upon acceptance of this award, the applicant confirms their agreement to transfer to Homerton College as a condition of their funding, and the transfer will be handled internally without requiring further application from the student.
Gonville & Caius J.R. Bellerby Studentship in Economics
The Gonville & Caius J.R. Bellerby Studentship in Economics is intended to support one outstanding student, with Home fee status, who wishes to pursue a Masters degree in Economics at the University of Cambridge. The Studentship covers a £12,000 contribution from Gonville & Caius towards the costs of the course including fees and maintenance. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability and should also apply for other studentships or research awards for which they may be eligible. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college. Tenure of the studentship is conditional upon the elected student being accepted for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. The award of a studentship may also be conditional upon the candidate obtaining satisfactory results in their final degree examinations.
Cambridge Trust Selwyn Masters Studentship in the Ancient World
Selwyn College is pleased to offer a masters studentship for top scoring masters candidates with a research focus on the ancient world. The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2026 and is open to exceptionally well-qualified UK candidates, of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study for a PhD degree in the future. Potential areas of study could be Archaeology, Classics, Art History, History, Anthropology, or other related subjects, depending on the focus of research. The studentship is funded by Borthwick and provides £12,000 annually to cover home fees for the duration of the masters course. To be considered for this studentship, applicants must tick the box 'I wish to apply for funding' on the Application Portal and meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants are required to specify Selwyn College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Girton College & Cambridge Trust Masters Scholarship
In collaboration with the Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship programme, Girton College is pleased to offer a number of co-funded studentships for entry in 2026. The studentships aim to enable the top-scoring applicants for one-year postgraduate study to benefit from part-cost awards of a variable amount but typically of £12,000 each towards their studies. A condition of the co-funded scholarship is that successful candidates become a member of Girton College. Outstanding fees and living expenses are covered when the maximum postgraduate grant/loan is taken with government student finance. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit, and preference is given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application.
Jesus College Hogwood Scholarship
The Jesus College Hogwood Scholarship is a matched-funding opportunity in conjunction with the Open-Oxford-Cambridge Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) DTP awarded directly to an outstanding PhD student in the Arts and Humanities. The recipient is selected jointly by the AHRC and Jesus College on a 50:50 contribution basis, primarily for Home fees status students. Jesus College is extremely grateful to the Estate of the late Christopher Hogwood for the generous benefaction that supports the College portion of this fully-funded scholarship. The award provides £12,000 annually for a fixed duration of 3.25 years, covering home fees and maintenance costs. Recipients must be willing to become members of Jesus College and complete annual reports during Easter term to be shared with the donor's family.
Emmanuel College/Cambridge Trust Masters Scheme
The Emmanuel College/Cambridge Trust Masters Scheme offers up to three awards of £12,000 to Masters students studying at the University of Cambridge in any subject. This award is offered in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust and is available to students who hold membership at Emmanuel College. The funding can be applied toward both home fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. Recipients are also eligible for other College awards up to the total cost of their fees and maintenance, providing comprehensive financial support. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit, and successful applicants are required to write a report for the award donor(s) in Easter Term. No additional application is required as all eligible candidates are automatically considered for this award.
Magdalene/Cambridge Trust Masters Scholarship
Magdalene College, in partnership with the Cambridge Trust, awards a scholarship of £12,000 for UK students commencing postgraduate study in 2025. There are no subject restrictions. Initial consideration will be given to applicants who name Magdalene as their first preference College. There are 2 awards available this year. The fund will be administered by the Cambridge Trust. The scholarship is intended to support UK students pursuing full-time or part-time Masters degree programs at the University of Cambridge. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and can be used for both home fees and maintenance costs. There is no separate application process, but applicants are able to express an interest in the award at the time of making their graduate application. All eligible applicants who apply by the relevant deadline will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
D.H. Mellor Cambridge Trust Philosophy MPhil Studentships
Darwin College offers annually two DH Mellor Masters Philosophy studentships of up to £12,000 to students commencing graduate work in the Faculty of Philosophy. The awards are for students to study at Darwin College. Applications are welcome from students applying to Darwin, or from students who, if applying to other Colleges, are prepared to apply to transfer to Darwin. No special application forms are necessary, and all those eligible will be considered from information contained in their original application to the University. The tenure of the award is for one year, but holders may be considered in subsequent years. Professor D.H. (Hugh) Mellor was a Fellow of Darwin College who died in 2020 and who, with great generosity, bequeathed his estate to the College for the endowment of this studentship fund. The awards cover fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. Darwin College is particularly keen to consider applicants identifying as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Mixed - White and Black African, or Other mixed background to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other.
Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Tammy Chen Studentship
The Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Tammy Chen Studentship is intended to support one postgraduate Masters student who wishes to apply for Arts/Humanities subject (excluding Law and Judge Business School-run courses). The Studentship will contribute £12,000 towards the costs of one postgraduate Masters student with home fee status. The award is being offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust, with a £6,000 contribution from the Cambridge Trust and a £6,000 contribution from the College. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability and preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college. The Tammy Chen Fund was established in memory of Tammy Chen, a PhD candidate at Caius killed in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso in August 2017. Tammy, originally from Canada, was completing a PhD in International Development, focusing on poverty, gender and women's empowerment. In 2011, Tammy co-founded and ran a Canadian registered charity called Bright Futures of Burkina Faso, which sought to extend both education and microcredits to women in some of the poorest parts of the world.
The Patrick Cross Studentship in Economics
Selwyn College is pleased to offer the Patrick Cross Studentship in Economics. This is a partial scholarship available to exceptionally well qualified applicants studying for an MPhil in the Faculty of Economics. The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2026. Prospective students wishing to be considered for this studentship should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college. To be considered for this studentship, applicants must tick the box 'I wish to apply for funding' on the Application Portal and meet the eligibility criteria. The award is granted based on academic merit and covers both home and international student fees.
Girton College Hong Kong Founders' Scholarship
The Girton Hong Kong Founder's Scholarship is available to students who are permanent residents of Hong Kong pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge. This annual scholarship of £12,000 supports both tuition fees and maintenance costs for the full duration of the course. There is no restriction with regard to subject area, making this opportunity available across all disciplines at the university. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, though this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates must become members of Girton College, with preference given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. The scholarship is awarded based on both academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
Wolfson College Dr John T Grantham Scholarship
The Dr John T Grantham Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge to support exceptional postgraduate students. One award of at least £4,000 per year is available for Master's students, or up to £12,000 per year for PhD students. The College makes every effort to partner with other University bodies to increase the amount of this award. Approximately 2 awards are available annually, covering fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs for the full duration of the course. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, with preference given to applicants whose research has the potential to contribute to one of the College's Interdisciplinary Research Hubs. These research hubs focus on Gender; Global Health; Sustainability & Conservation; or Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage. Applicants must be prospective students applying to Wolfson College, specifying it as their first or second preference in their admissions application. The scholarship is intended for full-time study only. The application process is integrated with the standard admissions application, with additional questions in the Applicant Portal. Results are typically announced between May and July for the following academic year.
Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Bauer Studentship
The Council of Gonville & Caius College invite applications for the Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Bauer Studentship. The Studentship is intended to support one outstanding postgraduate student (home fee status) in any subject pursuing a Master's degree. This Studentship has been endowed by the estate of Lord Bauer and is intended to help gifted postgraduate students to whom funding would not otherwise be available, to undertake study at Cambridge. This award is being offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust. The award covers a £12,000 contribution towards course costs; with a £6,000 contribution from the Cambridge Trust and a £6,000 contribution from the College. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability. Tenure of a Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Bauer Studentship is conditional upon the elected student being accepted for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. The Studentship is open both to existing postgraduate members pursuing an approved Masters course, or to candidates who are not already members of the College but who propose to register as a postgraduate student in the University of Cambridge and follow an approved Masters course at Gonville & Caius. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college.
Jesus College Gurnee Hart Masters Scholarship
The Jesus College Gurnee Hart Masters Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate member of Jesus College who is to be admitted for an MPhil in History or historical studies at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £13,000 annually to support fees (home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. Gurnee Hart is a retired partner and managing director at the United States investment firm Scudder, Stevens & Clark. He majored in economics at Pomona College in Claremont, California and received an MBA from Stanford Business School. Following retirement, he spent two terms reading history at Jesus College. The scholarship is possible due to a generous donation made by Gurnee Hart to Jesus College. Recipients must be members of Jesus College and are expected to complete an annual report during Easter term, which will be shared with the donor.
MSt in Real Estate Bursaries
Up to two competitive bursaries are available for MSt in Real Estate applicants who can demonstrate their academic and professional achievements and can set out their ambitions to make positive change in the industry. Applications are welcomed from high-achieving professionals in all areas of real estate from anywhere in the world but particularly those from less developed regions and countries. The aim of the bursary is both to support those who would not otherwise be able to afford the programme and to improve the diversity of the cohort. There are two bursary awards available: one representing 50% of the course fees (£8,600 per annum) and one representing 80% of the course fees (£13,760 per annum). Accommodation, travel and other expenses are not included. For the 50% bursary, applications are welcome from any candidate without restrictions on citizenship, country of residence, or employment. For the 80% bursary, candidates must be residents of and currently working in any country on the DAC list of ODA recipients. The key criteria for both awards include demonstrating financial need or hardship without the award, bringing characteristics or backgrounds that are underrepresented in the cohort and real estate industry, and showing commitment to the programme with ability to fund remaining expenses. Recipients are required to submit a short report on their course experience at the end of each academic year outlining the impact of the bursary.
Wolfson College & His Excellency Dr Mahfouz bin Mahfouz Scholarship
The Wolfson College & His Excellency Dr Mahfouz bin Mahfouz Scholarship provides financial support for PhD students in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge. An award of up to £14,000 per year is available to support the full length of PhD study. The scholarship can cover home or international fees as well as maintenance costs. The College actively seeks to increase the size of awards by partnering with other funding bodies. Awards are based on academic merit and approximately one scholarship is offered annually. Preference is given to applicants who list Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application, though students who list Wolfson as their first choice are guaranteed full consideration. No separate scholarship application is required beyond the standard graduate admissions process.
Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment Access Bursary
The Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment Access Bursary is designed to support professionals working in the built environment who want to pursue the University of Cambridge Master's program. This two-year, part-time Master's course brings together professionals from all built environment disciplines to explore the radical change and innovation needed to deliver sustainable and resilient places and spaces. The bursary enables qualified applicants with financial needs, including those with part-funding from their company or other sources, to access this transformative educational opportunity. Bursaries typically range from 10 to 50 per cent of the combined postgraduate fee, based on demonstrated financial need as detailed in the bursary application statement. The bursary is applied as a discount, with half of the agreed amount applied to the first year fee and half to the second year fee. Approximately 3 bursaries are available per year, ranging from £2,808 to £14,040 annually. The program particularly welcomes applicants who have experienced social, economic or educational disadvantage, with priority consideration given to applicants from low-income backgrounds, UK citizens from ethnic minorities, citizens of countries in the DAC list of ODA recipients, and students under-represented at Cambridge including refugees or asylum seekers, carers, care-leavers, and individuals with disabilities. Applications are welcome from any candidate, irrespective of gender, nationality, or geographical location, with no restrictions on citizenship, country of residence or fee status.
Debenham Scholarship
The Debenham Scholarship is generously funded by the Debenham Family in memory of Frank Debenham, one of the members of Scott's 1910-1913 (Terra Nova) Expedition to the Antarctic, and founder and first Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute. The scholarship has been established through a bequest from the late Barbara Debenham, Frank's daughter, in memory of her father and his desire to foster research into the Polar Regions. The scholarship will be awarded to the best applicant for the MPhil in Polar Studies who is not in receipt of another University award. By applying for the MPhil in Polar Studies, applicants will automatically be entered into the competition for this award, as long as their application is received by the application deadline. This prestigious award covers home fees for the duration of the course.
Burney Studentship and Fund
The Burney Studentship is for applicants applying to the Faculty's MPhil degree in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion in the area of Philosophy of Religion. This studentship is offered by the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge for the 2026/27 academic year. The award provides £14,574 annually towards home student fees for the duration of the MPhil course. Two studentships are available and are awarded on the basis of academic merit. The studentship supports both full-time and part-time study in the specific area of Philosophy of Religion within the MPhil program.
William Barclay Squire Graduate Studentships
The William Barclay Squire Graduate Studentships are funded by the William Barclay Squire Fund at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Music. These studentships are normally awarded to MPhil and PhD candidates whose research is rooted in the History of Music. Awards are competitive on the grounds of academic merit. All eligible applicants will automatically be considered as long as they complete the funding section of the Postgraduate Application Form via the Applicant Portal. The studentships provide funding for home fees for the full duration of the course, with annual values ranging from £10,356 to £14,574. Approximately 2 awards are available each year.
Theological Studies Studentship
The Theological Studies Studentship is awarded for a candidate to study in any area of Theology in the MPhil in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge. This studentship provides financial support covering home fees for the duration of the course. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and supports one outstanding student pursuing advanced theological studies. The studentship provides £14,574 annually for the course length, enabling students to undertake rigorous postgraduate study in theology, religion, and philosophy of religion without the burden of tuition fees.
Scott Polar Scholarship
The Scott Polar Research Institute offers a Scott Polar Scholarship to one outstanding applicant for the MPhil in Polar Studies. The award has been funded through the tireless fundraising activities of the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute, particularly during their campaign to mark the Centenary of the Institute in 2020, and by other generous bequests and gifts to the Institute. The scholarship is valued at £14,574 annually and covers home fees for the duration of the course. By applying for the MPhil in Polar Studies, applicants are automatically entered into the competition for this award, as long as their application is received by the deadline. The Scott Polar Scholarship may be awarded to an exceptional applicant not in receipt of funding from another university or external source, with selection based on academic merit.
Ruth Lynden-Bell Scholarship
The Ruth Lynden-Bell Scholarship supports one academically exceptional woman pursuing a Master's degree in Scientific Computing at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is offered by Murray Edwards College and provides financial support for the duration of the course. Please note that this scholarship is open to all fee statuses but will be paid up to the maximum value of home fees. Recipients are required to submit an annual report during Michaelmas Term detailing the activities that the scholarship has enabled during the past year and the impact of the scholarship's support.
Polonsky-Coexist Studentship
The Polonsky-Coexist Studentship is a funding opportunity for applicants applying to the MPhil degree in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion in any area of Jewish Studies at the University of Cambridge. The studentship provides £14,574 annually to cover home fees for one year. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and supports one student per year. This funding is specifically designated for students pursuing advanced studies in Jewish Studies within the Faculty of Divinity. The studentship is available for both full-time and part-time study modes and is fixed at one year duration with no possibility of extension.
Christ's College Todd-Croucher Postgraduate Studentship in Science, Technology or Medicine
The Todd-Croucher Postgraduate Studentship supports an exceptional full time candidate in the fields of science, technology or medicine who is a permanent resident of Hong Kong and accepted for membership at Christ's College. The studentship provides maintenance for the duration of a Master's course or up to 3 years for a PhD. All those accepted for membership at Christ's by the application deadline will be considered; no separate application form is required. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and supports one exceptional student per year.
Hopper Studentship
The Department of Computer Science and Technology will award one Hopper Scholarship to an outstanding UK student who wishes to undertake a Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit to graduates who hold a first-class honours degree in computer science, or engineering, science, or mathematics where the applicant can demonstrate significant relevant preparation for the Ph.D. in Computer Science. A masters degree with high grades is highly desirable. The department encourages groups currently underrepresented in Engineering and Physical Science subjects, including women, Black British, British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani applicants, as well as people from low-income backgrounds, mature students, care-experienced students, and students from families where no parent or care-giver went to university.
The Michael Neuberger Studentship
The Michael Neuberger Studentship provides financial assistance towards studying for a bio-medical PhD based at the Laboratory for Molecular Biology. The Studentship provides a maintenance allowance at the UKRI rate and is offered by Trinity College, University of Cambridge. This award is designed to support one PhD student per year pursuing research in biological sciences at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by Trinity's Alumni Relations and Development Office to provide updates on their progress and experience at Trinity College for reporting purposes to the donors of this award.
Fitzwilliam College Leathersellers' Cambridge Opportunity Studentship
The Fitzwilliam College Leathersellers' Cambridge Opportunity Studentship was established in 2023 with the support of the Leathersellers' Foundation, to provide opportunities for students experiencing disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to access taught postgraduate programmes at Fitzwilliam College. This studentship provides £15,000 annually to support both home fees and maintenance costs for one year. The award is based on both financial need and academic merit, and is intended for prospective students who can demonstrate experiencing disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Recipients must be willing to study at Fitzwilliam College, though they are not required to specify this College on their initial admissions application but must be willing to transfer if needed.
Wolfson College Donald and Beryl O'May Scholarship
This scholarship supports up to two students pursuing studies in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (including Law) at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. The fund is specifically designed for students who are ordinarily residents in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, with preference given to those who have had a significant break in their studies since leaving school. The scholarship provides financial support toward home fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. The College may seek co-funding from other University bodies to increase the size of awards made to postgraduates from the O'May fund, though this is not guaranteed. Awards typically range from £6,000 to £15,000 annually and are available for both full-time and part-time Masters and PhD students.
Fitzwilliam College Leathersellers' Get In Cambridge Studentship
The Fitzwilliam College Leathersellers' Get In Cambridge Studentship was established in 2023 with the support of the Leathersellers' Foundation, to provide opportunities for students experiencing disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to access taught postgraduate programmes at Fitzwilliam College. This studentship provides £15,000 annually for one year to support both fees and maintenance costs for home students pursuing Masters-level study at the University of Cambridge. The award is based on both financial need and academic merit, and is available for full-time or part-time study. Applicants are not required to initially specify Fitzwilliam College on their admissions application, but must be willing to transfer to the college if awarded the studentship.
Department of Archaeology MPhil Bursary
The Department of Archaeology MPhil Bursary is a competitive award offered to outstanding applicants to all MPhil programmes in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge, including programmes in Biological Anthropology. The bursary provides a one-off award of £15,000 to support students with maintenance, research costs, travel, conferences, and hardship needs. Applicants who apply by the central funding deadline are automatically considered for this award, with no separate application required. The department evaluates candidates based on academic ability, research potential, adverse circumstances, and general experience. The award is offered to the highest ranking applicant who has not secured full funding elsewhere. The successful recipient will be asked to report back on their post-graduation activities for data gathering purposes. This bursary is available for both full-time and part-time Masters-level students entering in the 2026/27 academic year, with award decisions typically announced between June and July.
Professor William P. Weiner Cambridge Trust LLM Studentship in Law
Darwin College offers annually one William Weiner Cambridge Trust LLM Studentship of up to £15,000 for students studying the Master of Law (LLM) at Darwin College, University of Cambridge. The award is designed to support students pursuing advanced legal studies at Cambridge, covering fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. Applications are welcome from students nominating Darwin College, or from students who are willing to transfer to Darwin if they initially applied to other Colleges. No special application forms are necessary, and all eligible applicants will be considered automatically from information contained in their original application to the University. The tenure of the award is one year, corresponding to the course length. This award is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust and selection is based on academic merit.
The Fielder Studentship
The Fielder Studentship was established by the Will of the late Mrs Laura Mary Fielder in 1908, when she left £3,000 to King's College for students with a proficiency in the ancient Greek language. Mrs Fielder felt strongly that an understanding of Greek was necessary for study of Holy Scripture and wished to preserve scholarship in the language. Revised in 2020, this award is now a graduate studentship which offers a grant of £15,000 for a student of either an MPhil in Classics, or an MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion, who has proficiency in Ancient Greek and/or Koine Greek. Students applying for some MPhil/MSt History courses, who have the same interest and ability in Greek, will also be considered if no candidate in Classics presents themselves in any given year. The award is intended towards the University Composition Fee, and if the amount exceeds the UCF or the UCF is covered by another funder, any surplus can be transferred to a maintenance stipend. One award is available per year, awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Jesus College Albert Goh and Elizabeth Coupe Scholarship
The Jesus College Albert Goh and Elizabeth Coupe Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate member of Jesus College who is to be admitted for an MPhil in Humanities or Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £15,000 annually to cover fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. Albert Goh read Law (LLM) at Jesus from 1990-91, and subsequently pursued a career in finance. He is currently Chief Investment Officer at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The scholarship is made possible due to a generous donation made by Albert Goh and Elizabeth Coupe to Jesus College. Recipients must be members of Jesus College and agree to complete an annual report during Easter term, which will be shared with the donors.
The Douton Scholarship
The Douton Scholarship was established in 1934 by the Will of the late Mrs A.H.M. Douton, widow of Revd. G.W. Douton (KC 1872), with a gift of £1,161. The Will was explicit in creating a trust, the income of which was to provide an entrance scholarship, or senior scholarship, or exhibition in Classics. Revised in 2020, this award is now a graduate studentship which offers a grant of £15,000 to support an MPhil student in Classics at King's College, University of Cambridge. The award is provided towards the University Composition Fee, and if the amount exceeds the UCF or the UCF is covered by another funder, any surplus can be transferred to a maintenance stipend. The holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit updates on their work for use in reports to the donors, and for possible inclusion in College print and digital publications. They may also be asked to describe their experience at King's and indicate their intentions for the future.
Christ's College Sir Satyendra Roy Postgraduate Studentship for the study of Indian and Commonwealth history, economics or relations
The Sir Satyendra Roy Studentship supports an outstanding full time candidate accepted for membership at Christ's College studying Indian history, Indian economics, or Commonwealth economics, history or relations. The studentship of up to £15,000 may be held for the duration of a Master's course or up to 3 years for a PhD. All those accepted for membership at Christ's by the application deadline will be considered for the studentship; there is no separate application form. This award is available for the 2026/27 academic year and provides support for fees (home and international) as well as maintenance costs.
Amma Kyei-Mensah Scholarship
The Amma Kyei-Mensah Scholarship is aimed at postgraduate students studying Medicine-related courses at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. The value of this award is up to £15,000 and will cover general financial support or living costs for Clinical years and Master's degrees. A preference may be given to those studying neuroscience and/or from access backgrounds. This award is named after Honorary Fellow Dr Amma Kyei-Mensah (1980), a leading Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She was one of the first cohort of women undergraduates in 1980 and is passionate about encouraging young people from non-traditional backgrounds to study Medicine. The scholarship is awarded based on both financial need and academic merit.
Fitzwilliam Tom Charlton Studentship (1 year course)
The Fitzwilliam Tom Charlton Studentship provides awards of £15,000 towards the cost of one-year Masters courses at the University of Cambridge. Up to 5 awards are available to students who have been accepted to Fitzwilliam College. The studentship is designed to support maintenance costs for students pursuing eligible Masters programmes. No separate application is required for this award. All eligible candidates who have a conditional offer from the University and membership with Fitzwilliam College by the closing date will be automatically considered. Awards are granted based on academic merit. The studentship excludes certain programmes including MRes, MBA, MFin, PGCE, and EMBA. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply. Recipients should be aware that their awards may be publicised in College publications and that details may be shared with external sponsors where applicable.
Christ's College Spyrou-Lintott Postgraduate Studentship in Law
The Spyrou-Lintott Postgraduate Studentship in Law supports an outstanding LLM candidate accepted for membership at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. This annual studentship provides £15,000 to support an exceptional Master of Law student for one year. The award can be applied toward home or international fees as well as maintenance costs. All candidates accepted for membership at Christ's by the application deadline will be automatically considered for the studentship; there is no separate application form required. The successful applicant will be expected to attend a formal dinner hosted by the donors. Selection is based on academic merit.
Yang Won Sun Foundation Postgraduate Studentship
This studentship is offered by the Yang Won Sun Foundation, a family foundation which aims to spread an awareness of Korean culture and Korean Studies around the world. The studentship is available to applicants of any nationality seeking to pursue an MPhil in Korean Studies at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge. The award provides financial support ranging from £5,000 to £15,000 annually to cover fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. Awardees are expected to attend and support Korean Studies-related events at the faculty. The award is based on academic merit and one studentship is available for the 2026/27 academic year.
Benson and Carslaw Scholarships
Emmanuel College is pleased to offer the Benson and Carslaw Scholarships open to applicants who have been accepted by the College, who are from one of the Commonwealth nations. Applicants can study any Postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge. The primary focus of this award is to promote postgraduate study for Commonwealth nationals. The scholarship provides financial support ranging from £5,000 to £15,000 annually to cover international fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. All eligible candidates will be considered automatically based on academic merit. Applicants must hold an offer of membership at Emmanuel College by 31 March in order to be considered for funding. Successful applicants will be notified throughout May and all applicants will be contacted by the end of May.
Cambridge Opportunity Masters' Scholarship at Wolfson College
Each year, in partnership with the Cambridge Trust, Wolfson College funds several Cambridge Opportunity Masters awards to Home-fee-rated students from low-income households with experience of educational disadvantage. The award is intended to cover University fees and living expenses when the maximum postgraduate grant or loan is taken with government student finance. The scholarship is designed to support students who do not have existing financial means to finance their proposed course of study, including savings, assets, other awards, or income independent of hours worked. Preference is given to eligible applicants who have specified Wolfson College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. Selection is based on both financial need and academic merit.
Peregrine Maitland Studentship
The Peregrine Maitland Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge for students pursuing a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies. This studentship provides £16,000 annually for three years to support both fees and maintenance costs. The award is specifically designated for postgraduate students whose research concerns the study of subjects arising from or affecting the spread of the Christian Religion, the comparison of the Christian Religion with other religions, and the contact of Christian and other civilisations. One studentship is available for the 2026/27 academic year, awarded on the basis of academic merit. The studentship is available for both full-time and part-time study modes, with a fixed duration of three years and no extension available.
Moule MPhil Studentship in New Testament
The Moule MPhil Studentship in New Testament is a postgraduate funding opportunity offered by the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. This studentship is established in memory of Professor Moule and provides financial support for MPhil students undertaking research with a specific focus on New Testament studies. Students receiving this award must study at Clare College. The studentship covers home tuition fees for one year and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. It is available to prospective applicants who are applying for the MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge. The award provides £16,109 annually to cover home student fees. Applicants are not required to specify Clare College on their initial admissions application, but successful recipients must be willing to transfer to Clare College. The research topic must have a clear focus on New Testament studies to be eligible for this funding.
Wolfson College Mary Hesse PhD Scholarship in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Established in 2018 by a generous bequest from Professor Mary Hesse, a Fellow of Wolfson College from 1965-1992, the scholarship provides at least £10,000 to support a PhD student pursuing research in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The College will also seek partnerships with other University funding bodies in order to increase the amount of the annual award, potentially reaching £17,000 annually, although this is never guaranteed. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and covers fees (both home and international) and maintenance costs for the duration of the PhD course. Applicants must specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Robinson Quantum Mathematics Masters Scholarship
The Robinson Quantum Mathematics Masters Scholarship is a maintenance and hardship award offered by Robinson College, University of Cambridge, for Masters students in Mathematics with Home fee status. The scholarship provides £18,000 as a one-off award to support students during their Masters studies. Awarding criteria specifically prioritize students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including indications of coming from a low-income household, being in care, estrangement from family, being a carer, or having little experience of university in their family or community pre-undergraduate education. Where applicants exhibit similar levels of disadvantage, selection will be based on academic merit. The scholarship is available for the 2026/27 academic year and one award will be granted. Recipients are required to report on progress to the donor via the Robinson Development Office and collaborate with the Robinson Communication Manager to contribute to social media posts about the award.
Wolfson College Scholarship in Genealogy and Heritage Studies
This scholarship provides financial support for MPhil and PhD students at the University of Cambridge whose research focuses on areas relating to genealogy and personal heritage in the broadest sense. The scholarship covers fees and maintenance costs, with up to £12,000 per year for MPhil students and up to £18,000 per year for PhD students. The research areas include but are not limited to history, literature, heritage studies, linguistics, biology, genetics, music, architecture, or art. Applicants must specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application, though in exceptional circumstances students accepted by Wolfson who did not list it as a preference may be considered. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and is available for the full course length. Approximately one award is made per year.
Osborn Research Studentship
Sidney Sussex College is offering a PhD Research Studentship for students whose research lies within Medieval Art, Architectural or Cultural History, with a preference for the early medieval period and particularly Romanesque Art History. The Studentship is open to candidates who are eligible for UK Home tuition fees. This studentship is awarded through central University funding competition as part of a co-funded package with the Cambridge Trust. It is a condition of appointment that the holder of the Studentship shall agree to send to the endower of the Studentship, Mr John Osborn, a bound copy of her/his thesis once completed. There is no separate application through Sidney Sussex College for this award. Candidates do not need to nominate Sidney Sussex as their College of first or second choice in order to be considered. Once you put an application through the central University system, requesting in the appropriate place to be considered for centrally administered funds, it will automatically also be considered for the Osborn Research Studentship.
Christ's College Bindesh P. Shah Postgraduate Studentship in Economics
The Bindesh P. Shah Postgraduate Studentship supports an outstanding candidate accepted by the Faculty of Economics for any of its MPhil courses at the University of Cambridge. The studentship provides £18,000 annually to cover home and international fees as well as maintenance costs. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. The award is given on the basis of academic merit and supports one student for the full length of their MPhil course. Applications are reviewed from April to May, with the same deadline as the general funding deadline for the course.
David Gledhill Research Studentship
The David Gledhill Research Studentship was established by the Sidney Sussex College Council in 2001 from an endowment given in memory of Mr David Gledhill (matriculated 1955). The holder of the Studentship must be, or seek to be, a candidate for the degree of Ph.D. in the University of Cambridge. The Studentship is tenable in any subject and is open to candidates who are eligible for UK Home tuition fees. The studentship will be awarded as part of a co-funded package with the Cambridge Trust. Candidates do not need to nominate Sidney Sussex as their College of first or second choice in order to be considered. Once you put an application through the central University system, requesting in the appropriate place to be considered for centrally administered funds, it will automatically also be considered for the David Gledhill Research Studentship. Successful applicants will be required to transfer their membership to Sidney Sussex College as a condition of accepting this award. The award provides annual funding between £15,000 and £18,000 for fees and maintenance support.
John A Harrison Studentship
The John A Harrison Studentship supports a maintenance payment of £18,750 for a one-year MPhil studentship in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge. This studentship is designed to provide financial support for living expenses during the course. The successful candidate must take up a place at Sidney Sussex College and will be required to submit a brief report to the donor during their studies. The award is made on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Christ's College Levy–Plumb Postgraduate Studentship in the Humanities
The Levy-Plumb Postgraduate Studentship in the Humanities supports an outstanding full-time MPhil candidate in a Humanities subject accepted for membership at Christ's College, University of Cambridge. This prestigious studentship provides comprehensive funding for one year of postgraduate study. The award covers both home and international fees as well as maintenance costs, with a total value of £20,000 annually. The studentship is open to candidates in a wide range of humanities disciplines including Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic, Archaeology, Architecture, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Classics, Divinity, English, Geography (excluding Physical Geography), History, History of Art, History & Philosophy of Science, Linguistics, Modern & Medieval Languages, Music, and Philosophy. All students accepted for membership at Christ's College by the application deadline will be automatically considered for the studentship based on academic merit, with no separate application form required. This makes it an excellent opportunity for outstanding humanities scholars seeking to pursue advanced postgraduate study at one of Cambridge's historic colleges.
Scott Morton International Research Studentship
Sidney Sussex College is offering the Scott Morton Research Studentship for candidates from the USA who are planning to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge. The Studentship is open to candidates in any subject. The studentship is awarded through a central University funding competition as part of a co-funded package with the Cambridge Trust. There is no separate application through Sidney Sussex College for this award. Candidates do not need to nominate Sidney Sussex as their College of first or second choice in order to be considered. Once an application is submitted through the central University system, requesting in the appropriate place to be considered for centrally administered funds, it will automatically also be considered for the Scott Morton Research Studentship. The award holder will be expected to provide a short statement of progress which will be communicated to the donor.
Fitzwilliam College Cleaver-Wang Studentship
The Fitzwilliam College Cleaver-Wang Studentship is an endowed fund established by David Wang (Fitzwilliam, 1992) in 2021, in recognition of his gratitude to his supervisor Dr John Cleaver, and to support postgraduate students at Fitzwilliam College. This studentship provides one part-cost award of £20,000 annually to support Masters-level students at the University of Cambridge. The award can be used for home or international student fees as well as maintenance costs. Applicants for Masters courses will be automatically considered for the award, provided they have a conditional offer from the University and membership with Fitzwilliam College by the closing date of 15 March. All Masters courses are considered except MBA, MFin, and EMBA. Preference will be given to those working across different disciplines or with innovative methodologies. The award is based on academic merit and other criteria, and recipients may be publicized in College publications. The studentship is fixed for one year and is not extendable.
Fitzwilliam College Gordon Cameron Studentship Fund
The Gordon Cameron Studentship Fund was established from a legacy by Leland 'Lee' Burns, professor emeritus of urban planning at the University of California Los Angeles, to support graduate students in Land Economy at Fitzwilliam College in the name of Gordon Cameron (Master, 1989-1991). This fund will support studentship for Home students on an MPhil programme in the Department of Land Economy at Fitzwilliam College. Students will be selected by the College, following consultation with the department. The award provides £20,000 annually to cover fees and maintenance for one year of study. The studentship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and is available for the 2026/27 academic year.
PhD Studentship under Supervision of Dr Svetlana Menkin
The research in the Menkin group aims to understand surface reactions on battery electrodes and to use these insights to enable sustainable, safe, and affordable energy storage solutions, which are essential for mitigating climate change. The group studies metal plating, which is critical for realising higher-energy batteries using abundant elements such as sodium, calcium, and aluminium. This PhD project, titled 'Bio-inspired Artificial Interfaces for Multivalent Metal Batteries,' aims to develop self-healing artificial electrode–electrolyte interphases inspired by ion transport in biological systems. The project will involve fundamental studies of electrochemical processes at metal electrode–electrolyte interfaces across non-aqueous (e.g., aluminium) and aqueous (e.g., zinc) battery chemistries, using state-of-the-art experimental methods including scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The interplay between the physical and electrochemical properties of the interphase, charge and mass transport across the solid–liquid interface, and their impact on battery performance will be explored to enable the development of more sustainable batteries. The methods developed will also apply to the study of today's lithium-ion batteries, emerging lithium and sodium anode-free batteries, and future high-energy multivalent chemistries such as zinc, calcium, and aluminium. This will provide the PhD candidate with an excellent foundation for a future career in the broad fields of batteries, physical chemistry, and energy materials. The studentship provides £20,000 annually for 4 years covering home fees and maintenance costs. One award is available for the 2026/27 academic year, awarded on the basis of academic merit. A background in electrochemistry and/or scanning probe microscopy is advantageous.
Jesus College Embiricos Trust Scholarship
The Jesus College Embiricos Trust Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate member of Jesus College who is to be admitted for a PhD in Physical Science, Mathematics or Engineering at the University of Cambridge with Greek, Greek Cypriot or British primary citizenship. Relevant fields include Engineering and Electrical Sciences, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. The scholarship is possible due to a generous donation made by the Embiricos family to Jesus College. The scholarship provides £20,000 annually for 3.5 years to cover fees (home and international) and maintenance costs. If near the end of the award period an extension of funding is required, applicants would be expected to contact the Graduate Tutor to discuss their situation. Applications would be considered on a case-by-case basis and there would be no guarantee that extension funding would be possible.
Towards full object analysis of precious metal artefacts
This PhD studentship, funded by The Goldsmiths' Foundation, aims to use state-of-the-art methods to derive detail about the provenance of precious silver artefacts and understand what detail is being missed using current assaying approaches. The project will showcase insights at different length scales using techniques ranging from low-cost equipment that could be acquired in an assay office to high-cost ultra-high resolution national facility methods. Partnering with the Goldsmiths' Company Assay Office in London, this project will analyse and authenticate precious silver metal artefacts by uncovering their hidden chemical and structural signatures using powerful techniques such as micro-XRF, synchrotron diffraction, SIMS, and 3D X-ray CT. The research will reveal how variations in composition, microstructure, and metal-making processes shape an object's unique metal pedigree, probing beneath surfaces to detect impurities and internal features while exploring new methods for embedding invisible authenticity markers. Advanced data tools and neural network algorithms will turn these high-resolution insights into searchable, verifiable databases to better inform assay decision making. The studentship is based at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy as part of the Structural Materials Group.
Arnold Gerstenberg Award
The Arnold Gerstenberg Award is a maintenance award for postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge. One award is given annually for a student who has completed a course of study in the natural sciences at Cambridge or any other University and who is applying to pursue Philosophical study. The award provides £20,780 per year for the duration of the course, with eligible students being nominated by their faculty or department. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and requires a yearly progress report. For PhD students, an extension of up to 6 months can be granted at the discretion of fund managers. This funding opportunity is available for both full-time and part-time study at the Masters or PhD level.
Autonomous Materials Group
This PhD funding opportunity focuses on high-throughput synthesis and characterisation of energy materials, specifically hybrid perovskites. The project aims to accelerate the discovery and understanding of hybrid perovskites through high-throughput synthesis and characterisation, supported by automated robotic platforms. Advanced high-throughput characterisation, including X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy, will be employed to elucidate synthesis-structure-property relationships, while machine learning will guide experiment selection and data interpretation. Through the integration of materials chemistry, automation, and AI, the project aims to explore a new paradigm for materials discovery with autonomous laboratory approaches. The funding provides support for fees and maintenance over a four-year period for a full-time or part-time PhD student.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Materials 4.0 Studentship
This studentship is offered under the umbrella of the Materials 4.0 Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) led by the Henry Royce Institute, the UK's national institute for advanced materials research. The programme seeks graduate scientists and engineers keen to acquire new skills and work in new ways to help realise the potential of the digital and data revolutions in materials science. Students will join a community of like-minded PhD researchers as part of an EPSRC-funded CDT in Materials 4.0, based at Cambridge University undertaking a research project supervised by a leading researcher and with an industry sponsor. The studentship provides comprehensive training in all aspects of digital materials science, including robotics, data science, machine learning, and sensing and control. The programme involves a range of exciting doctoral projects covering all aspects of Materials 4.0, with flexible and inclusive pathways including part-time study options.
Aziz Foundation Masters' Scholarship at Wolfson College
The Aziz Foundation has partnered with Wolfson College to fund scholarships for Home-fee-rated students who are actively engaged in British Muslim communities and who wish to study for a Master's degree at the University of Cambridge in order to improve access for individuals from social groups who historically have been underrepresented at the University. An Aziz Foundation Scholarship will cover the University Composition Fee for the course. The scholarships are aimed at those who are dedicated to community service, social development and effective advocacy within and for British Muslim communities. Applications will be accepted from students who have been offered admission to Cambridge for 2026/2027 and are pursuing courses and/or career aspirations in the following priority areas: Media & Journalism, Technology, Sustainability/Environment, Law, Policy, Arts & Culture, Sports. Applications will not be accepted from students intending to take up courses in science, health policy or mathematics. The scholarship will not cover the cost of premium courses at the Judge Business School. The aim is to support emerging leaders who have a high level of commitment to the British Muslim community as well as the aspirations to lead and inspire in their respective field.
Helen Stone Scholarship at the University of Cambridge
The Helen Stone Scholarship is available to Home applicants who wish to take a PhD in the University's Department of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics. It is tenable at any College. The scholarship is awarded based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The scholarship provides support for fees (Home rate), maintenance, and other expenses. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up. Approximately one award is available per year. The scholarship is extendable in duration and can support both full-time and part-time study. The Trust's awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July and is an ongoing process throughout that period, with awards made as early as possible during this timeframe.
Girton College Pamela Thayer & Arts and Humanities PhD Studentship
Girton College has partnered with the School of Arts & Humanities to fund a PhD studentship that will cover fees at the 'Home' rate, maintenance and research consumables. This is a full PhD studentship opportunity for UK students pursuing doctoral research in Arts and Humanities fields at the University of Cambridge. The award covers the duration of the PhD course and is offered by Girton College. Preference is given to students who list Girton as their first-choice college, though applicants are not required to specify Girton initially but must be willing to transfer.
Newnham College Liverpool PhD Scholarship
The Newnham College Liverpool PhD Scholarship supports a new student applying for a PhD in any subject whose home address is within 10 miles of the former Liverpool Exchange (postcode L2 2BS). The scholarship covers home fees and provides maintenance support for the duration of the doctoral program. Successful applicants will need to accept a transfer to Newnham College, which is for female students only, to take up the scholarship. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and provides 3.5 years of fixed-length funding support for full-time or part-time PhD study at the University of Cambridge.
Robinson College Lewis PhD Scholarship
The Robinson College Lewis PhD Scholarship is a competitive funding opportunity for PhD students with Home fee status pursuing research in the Humanities at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and financial need, supporting one outstanding doctoral candidate per year. The award covers both Home fees and maintenance costs for the full duration of the PhD program. Recipients are based at Robinson College and are expected to report annually on their progress to the donor via the Robinson Development Office, as well as contribute to social media posts about the award through collaboration with the Robinson Communication Manager.
Vice-Chancellor's Award
The Vice-Chancellor's Award is a prestigious scholarship available to PhD applicants from the UK and Ireland with home fee status. Approximately 12 awards are offered annually across any subject area. These awards are tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge and cover both home tuition fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the PhD course. Awards are made on the basis of academic ability and research potential, examination results, and references. The financial situation of candidates does not affect the selection process. The awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July with offers made on a rolling basis throughout this period. While the awards do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, the Cambridge Trust may provide up to an additional 6 months of maintenance support for writing up upon application.
Christ's College Warwick Postgraduate Studentship in the Sciences (excluding Medicine)
The Warwick Postgraduate Studentship supports an outstanding full time candidate accepted for membership at Christ's College for any course type in science (excluding medicine / medical sciences), technology, engineering or mathematics. The studentship covers tuition fees at the Home (UK) fee rate plus maintenance for the duration of a Master's course or up to 3 years for a PhD. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees plus maintenance. All those accepted for membership at Christ's by the application deadline will be considered; no separate application form is required. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and is available for the 2026/27 award year.
Vice Chancellor's and Hughes Hall Scholarship
One Vice-Chancellor's and Hughes Hall Scholarship is awarded each year, in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust, to applicants for full-time PhD study in any subject. These cover both fees and maintenance for all three fee-paying years. Funding will be paid by Hughes Hall and the Cambridge Trust, via a Cambridge International Scholarship. Applicants must specify Hughes Hall as their first-choice college in their university application. This award is available to applicants from the UK and Ireland, and for all subjects, provided they are paying fees at the home rate. It is tenable for up to three fee-paying years, subject to annual review. However, it is not available to applicants who are awarded full funding from other grant-giving bodies, or to students who have already started their doctoral study. This award is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust.
Gonville & Caius R.O. Whyte PhD Studentship
Gonville & Caius College invites applications for the Gonville & Caius R.O. Whyte PhD Studentship for research in the ecology of monsoonal and equatorial Asia. This Studentship is for one PhD student with Home fee status and is for three years, subject to satisfactory progress in the first year. The Studentship covers University tuition fees (Home) and a maintenance allowance for the length of the Studentship. The purpose of the fund is to promote research on the applied aspects of ecology in monsoonal and equatorial Asia and its relation to human affairs and integrated rural development in general. Monsoonal and equatorial Asia is defined as Pakistan to Japan, but with special emphasis on east Asia and southeast Asia including Brunei, Burma, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Kampuchea, Macao, Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The benefaction is intended to support research in the broad fields of applied ecology, plant, animal and human. This will incorporate field studies of undisturbed and secondary biological ecosystems, crop and animal husbandry, horticulture, forestry, the use, management and conservation of land, rural sociology and nutrition (particularly of women and children). These studies may be supported by field and laboratory work in botany, zoology, climatology and biogeography; soil science and hydrology; the conservation of genetic resources of crops and livestock; and environmental conservation in rural Asia in general. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college.
The Barton-Hyam Studentship in the Arts and Humanities
The Barton-Hyam Studentship funds one Home MPhil student in the Arts and Humanities, where research preferably relates to the contemporary world. This studentship is offered by Trinity College at the University of Cambridge and provides comprehensive support for full-time master's level students. The award covers home student tuition fees, maintenance support, and includes an additional research emolument of £500 to support scholarly activities. The studentship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and is intended to support outstanding students pursuing advanced research in the humanities disciplines with a preference for contemporary-focused topics.
Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship (Home Fees)
The Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship (Home Fees) provides funding for one-year postgraduate study in any subject at the University of Cambridge. These studentships are available to all applicants with home fee status and are tenable at any College. The award amount is variable, but typically provides a contribution of £12,000 towards the costs of study, payable towards the University tuition fee in the first instance, with any remaining balance being paid as maintenance. Approximately 10 awards are available each year. Applicants who have already obtained, or are about to graduate with, a Masters or PhD level qualification are not eligible. The Trust is unable to offer scholarships for part-time MSt courses at any Department within the University. Awards are made on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The Trust's awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July and is an ongoing process throughout that period. The Trust aims to make awards as early as possible, though some partner-funded awards can take time. Applicants will remain under consideration until the end of the awards period.
Vice Chancellor's and Darwin College Studentship
This studentship is open to new Home PhD students of outstanding academic promise who have put Darwin as their first choice College. The studentships cover the University tuition fee and an annual stipend for maintenance (for a single person only) for three years. Applicants who indicate that they are applying for funding and whose applications are received by the University's funding deadline (according to the Graduate Funding deadline set for your chosen course) will be considered for this award which is allocated on the base of academic merit. Applications for the award are made via the University's standard postgraduate application process. This award is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust. Darwin is particularly keen to consider applicants identifying as Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed - White and Black Caribbean, Mixed - White and Black African, or Other mixed background to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other.
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute PhD Studentships
The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) is offering up to two fully funded Home fee rate PhD studentships for students beginning in October 2026. The 3.5 year studentships offer two rotation placements and then a three year PhD project in a lab in the CSCI. Cambridge is one of the best places in the World to study stem cell biology and The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with a mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem cell biology. The Institute consists of almost 30 outstanding research groups, working across three key research themes: Stem Cell States, Stem Cells in Disease and Stem Cells & Therapeutics. The studentships will cover all University and College fees for home students and provide a stipend rate in line with the standard UKRI rate. It also provides an allowance for justified Research Costs (Consumables) for the PhD project.
Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe PhD Studentship
The Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe (LCLU) brings together researchers from across the University of Cambridge to enable cross-disciplinary research on the origin, nature, and distribution of life in the Universe. This award provides a 4-year PhD studentship specifically reserved for applicants who have faced disadvantage to access postgraduate study at Cambridge. The studentship covers full fees for home students, an annual stipend at the UKRI rate plus an LCLU uplift of £1,000 per year, and research costs of up to £10,000 over the duration of the studentship. The research must fall under one of four core themes: chemical pathways to the origins of life, characterization of environments that could support prebiotic chemistry and life, observational facilities and methods for investigating bodies beyond the Solar System, and philosophical and mathematical concepts that refine our understanding of life itself. Recipients are expected to participate in LCLU events including the annual science day.
The Allianz Scholarships at Queens' College
The Allianz Scholarships at Queens' College aim to support postgraduate students undertaking specific courses from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Technology and the School of Physical Sciences offered by the University of Cambridge. The Allianz Scholarships are open to students from all countries, and the award will be used to cover fees (up to home rate) or maintenance or both at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor and the Senior Tutor. The bursary holder must matriculate at Queens' College, and the award is conditional upon being accepted by the relevant University Department. Applicants are required to fill out an additional application form to apply for this scholarship. The award is granted based on academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sensor Technologies and Applications - Full Studentship
This EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World (Sensor CDT) is a four-year research training programme. The Sensor CDT aims to train leaders in sensor development through an interdisciplinary, research-focused training programme. The first year is a Master's of Research (MRes), followed by three years of PhD research. Full studentships are available for the Sensor CDT. These cover the stipend (at the UKRI rate), fees, and a Research and Training Support Grant (RTSG). The majority of awards are made to Home students, but up to 30% may be made to International (including EU) students. International students receiving UKRI funding are automatically eligible for the University Fee Bursary Scheme to cover the difference between the Home and International fee rates. Approximately 10 awards are available annually. CDT-funded students are expected to abide by the UKRI training grant terms and conditions. The program provides comprehensive support including stipend, fees, and a Research Training and Support Grant for additional costs such as attending conferences, secondments, or project consumables.
Christ's College Robert Owen Bishop Postgraduate Studentship in History
The Robert Owen Bishop Postgraduate Studentship supports an outstanding candidate accepted by the Faculty of History for any of its MPhil courses. The studentship covers tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate plus maintenance. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees plus maintenance. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. This award is made on the basis of academic merit and is available for the 2026/27 academic year.
Christ's College Kennel-Lehman PhD Studentship in Climate Change and Sustainability
The Kennel-Lehman Christ's College PhD Studentship in Climate Change and Sustainability supports an outstanding candidate in this field accepted for a full-time PhD at the University of Cambridge in eligible Departments. The studentship covers tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate plus maintenance for up to 4 years. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees plus maintenance. Research areas from any discipline whose work falls in the area of Climate Change and Sustainability may be considered. These could include biological, social, geo-physical or evolutionary viewpoints. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. The award is made on the basis of academic merit.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) Future Infrastructure and Build Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3)
The FIBE3 CDT is an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training that supports a minimum of 50 studentships over five years of recruitment, which started in October 2024. In close partnership with its industry partners, the CDT aims to develop the next generation of PhD graduates to champion the urgent, complex, inter-connected and cross-disciplinary transition to net zero infrastructure. The program transforms students' potential by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and qualities to collaboratively engineer the infrastructure that will unlock net zero. Through conducting world-class, cutting-edge and user-need focused cohort-based training and research, FIBE3 CDT students will gain the knowledge and skills required to lead the design and implementation of the infrastructure net zero agenda in the UK. The program offers a 4-year combined MRes + PhD award covering home fees, maintenance, and a Research Training and Support Grant for other training costs such as attending conferences. The majority of awards are made to Home students, but up to 30% may be made to International (including EU) students. International students receiving UKRI funding are automatically eligible for the University Fee Bursary Scheme to cover the difference between Home and International fee rates.
Christ's College Geoffrey Thorndike Martin Postgraduate Studentship in Archaeology
The Geoffrey Thorndike Martin Postgraduate Studentship in Archaeology supports an outstanding candidate accepted for a full-time PhD or MPhil in Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. The studentship covers tuition fees at the Home (UK) fee rate plus maintenance for the duration of the course or up to 3 years for a PhD. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees plus maintenance. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. This award is based on academic merit and supports one outstanding student per year.
The Sir David Harrison Studentship in Sciences, Maths, or Engineering
Selwyn College is pleased to offer a Master's Studentship in the Sciences, Maths, or Engineering in memory of the College's former Master, Sir David Harrison. The Studentship will be open to UK students and will make a partial contribution toward their studies. This is a one-year fixed-length award designed to support prospective applicants pursuing full-time Master's degrees in scientific, mathematical, or engineering disciplines. Applicants must specify Selwyn as their preferred College on the University of Cambridge application form and indicate that they are applying for the Sir David Harrison Studentship. The award is based on academic merit and other criteria, with decisions communicated between March and June. To be considered for this studentship, applicants must tick the box 'I wish to apply for funding' on the Application Portal and meet the eligibility criteria.
Girton College Rosalie Crawford & Plant Sciences PhD Studentship
Girton College has partnered with the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge to fund a PhD studentship. This studentship provides comprehensive support including fees at the 'Home' rate, maintenance allowance, and research consumables of £2,000 per year. Priority will be given to students applying to work with Professor Nik Cunniffe on a project focused on the UK Plant Health Risk Register (UK-PHRR), which is central to UK plant biosecurity. The project, co-funded by and done in collaboration with DEFRA, will consider ways in which the performance of the UK-PHRR can be tested and how mathematical modelling can be used to improve its future performance. The UK-PHRR collates information on over 1,400 pests or pathogens posing risks to UK crops, trees, gardens or ecosystems, and ranks these risks to provide an evidence-based framework for prioritising government actions. All other things being equal, preference will be given to students who list Girton as their first-choice college, though applicants are not required to specify this college on their admissions application but must be willing to transfer.
Wolfson College John Hughes PhD Studentship
Thanks to the generosity of Wolfson College alumnus John Hughes, the College is able to offer a PhD award that will cover three years of tuition (at the Home rate) and maintenance costs for a PhD candidate in any subject. This studentship is available at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, and provides full funding support for doctoral research. The award is designed to support outstanding PhD candidates pursuing research in any academic discipline. Recipients must be accepted as PhD students at the University of Cambridge and list Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Girton College Rosalie Crawford & Vice-Chancellor's PhD Studentship
In collaboration with the Cambridge Trust 'Vice-Chancellor's Studentship' programme, Girton College is pleased to offer one co-funded PhD studentship in any subject to a Home-fee status student. The successful candidate of this co-funded Studentship will become a member of Girton College. This studentship covers both tuition fees (Home rate) and maintenance costs for the duration of the PhD course. Awards are based on academic merit, but when two applicants are otherwise equal, preference will be given to those who have specified Girton College as their first or second choice. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional writing-up period, though scholars will be able to apply for a brief period of extension funding, should it be required at the end of their scholarship.
NERC Doctoral Landscape Award Studentship
The University of Cambridge expects to offer at least fifteen 3.5 year NERC-funded PhD studentships through the Cambridge Research Experience and Advanced Training for Environmental Scientists (CREATES) DLA to start 1 October 2026. UK students will be eligible for a full Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) studentship covering the cost of fees plus the standard UKRI maintenance allowance. The CREATES NERC DLA will be able to offer a limited number of studentships to international students (EU and non-EU), with funding from UKRI covering fees at the UK rate and the standard maintenance allowance to support living costs. For those who are successful in winning a DLA studentship, the University of Cambridge will currently offer a waiver to cover the difference in cost between International and UK fees. The award includes a research training support award of approximately £10,000 and lasts for 42 months (3.5 years). The topic of research must fit within the NERC remit, which focuses on environmental sciences. Selection will be based on applicants' research potential, and participants are required to engage in DLA activities including specified core training. The CREATES NERC DLA and University of Cambridge actively support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from eligible applicants from all sections of society.
Homerton College PhD Scholarship in German Studies
This PhD Scholarship is offered for doctoral study in German Studies in the German Section at the University of Cambridge, providing full funding over three years at UK fees level. German Studies is understood to apply to any aspect of the language, cultural production, history or politics of the German-speaking world, from any period and from any region. The scholarship is funded jointly by the Section of German and Homerton College, where the scholarship holder will take up membership. The scholarship is available to candidates who are eligible for AHRC DTP funding and normally will be available only to candidates who have also applied for AHRC DLA funding at Cambridge. There is no separate application process, and applicants are not required to specify Homerton as their preferred college, but it is a condition of the award that successful candidates become a member of Homerton College. In the event that the successful candidate is awarded better or equal funding from another funding source, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn and offered to another candidate.
Vice Chancellor's and Gonville & Caius Studentship
The Vice-Chancellor's and Gonville & Caius Studentship is intended to support one outstanding Home student pursuing a PhD in History. This fully funded PhD Studentship is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust. The Cambridge Trust will contribute 50% of the award and the College will contribute 50% of the award (up to £54,000). The duration of funding is for 3.5 years. The final value of the Studentship is determined after consideration of the successful candidate's income from other sources. Students should also apply for studentships or other research awards for which they may be eligible. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability. Tenure of the Vice Chancellor's and Gonville & Caius Studentship is conditional upon the elected student being accepted for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college.
Christ's College George Kingsley Roth Postgraduate Studentship in Anthropology, Ethnology, or History of the South-East Asian or Pacific Basin Areas
The George Kingsley Roth Postgraduate Studentship supports an outstanding full-time postgraduate candidate accepted for a course undertaking research in the anthropology, ethnology or history of the South-East Asian or Pacific Basin regions. The studentship covers tuition fee at the Home (UK) rate plus maintenance for the duration of the course or up to 3 years for a PhD. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees and maintenance. The successful candidate must become a member of Christ's College to take up the studentship. This is a competitive merit-based award that provides comprehensive financial support for graduate research in specific regional and disciplinary areas.
Newnham College PhD Scholarship in History
The Newnham College PhD Scholarship in History is awarded to new UK students applying to the University of Cambridge for a PhD in History. This scholarship supports female students for the duration of their doctoral studies. Successful applicants will need to accept a transfer to Newnham College, which is for female students only, to take up the scholarship. The scholarship covers home fees and provides maintenance support for 3.5 years of full-time or part-time study. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit, with one scholarship available for the 2026/27 academic year.
EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards - Computer Science and Technology
EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (previously known as EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership awards) enables departments to support students across a wide range of Engineering and Physical Science research areas. Due to the flexible nature of the Landscape funding, the number of studentships available each year vary as Departments may leverage other funding opportunities, e.g. with Industry Partners, Colleges and other University funding. Studentships are fully-funded at the Home fee rate and UKRI stipend level. Funding for consumable costs, and training (which is an integral part of all doctoral studentships), are also provided. Up to 30% of awards may be made to international students. DLA students have access to a Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of up to £1,000 per year, to cover project-specific consumables and equipment. Students from groups currently underrepresented in Engineering and Physical Science subjects are particularly encouraged to apply, including women, Black British, British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani applicants, as well as people from low-income backgrounds, mature students, care-experienced students, and students from families where no parent or care-giver went to university.
CAM-DTP - an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
The CAM Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is a consortium between Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Cambridge, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The partnership provides an environment of excellent research and impact for the interdisciplinary training of diverse social scientists. CAM-DTP PhD students at the University of Cambridge will join a hub for regional change addressing key societal challenges, with the program keen to attract talented doctoral researchers from a wide range of backgrounds. A CAM-DTP studentship award provides maintenance (£20,780 per annum in 2025-26) and University Postgraduate Fees at the Home rate. DTP students also have access to grants for additional training costs and may apply for further discretionary funding to contribute to fieldwork costs, academic exchange, and collaboration with non-academic organisations. Studentships are available to UK, EU and international candidates. ESRC-funded PhD studentships are usually 3.5 years in duration, which includes a 3-month Innovation Fellowship (internship). Longer awards are considered for PhD studentships involving ESRC/CAM-DTP Steers, additional training needs, and/or for students with widening participation characteristics. Students must be nominated by their Faculty/Department for consideration. The program welcomes nominations for applicants who have faced disadvantage or come from underrepresented backgrounds to access postgraduate study at Cambridge. DTP students are required to attend compulsory induction, cohort-building and training sessions, participate in the Development Needs Analysis programme, undertake a three-month placement outside of the University, and submit their PhD thesis by the studentship end date.
PhD Studentship under Supervision of Dr Seán Kavanagh
A PhD studentship in computational modelling (DFT & MLIPs) of solid-state energy materials offered by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. The research team uses state-of-the-art computational methods to design and develop next-generation materials, primarily targeting energy applications including solar cells, batteries, thermoelectrics and photocatalysts. The work sits at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, physics and artificial intelligence, deploying techniques from quantum chemistry, solid-state physics and machine learning to understand atomic-level properties of materials. The project is flexible to the student's interests and skillset, with one target project focusing on using advanced methods to model performance-limiting defects in disordered solar cell materials. This work will require minor but impactful methodology developments that will help revolutionise modern materials modelling strategies. The studentship is for 3.5 years and covers home fees and maintenance. Experience with computational methods (Python/coding, machine learning, DFT) is beneficial but not required, just a willingness to learn and passion for research.
Barbara Yu and Yen How Tai Scholarships
Two Barbara Yu and Yen How Tai Scholarships are available at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge - one for a PhD student and one for a Masters student. Both awards support academically outstanding Home (UK) students in the arts and humanities and some sciences, excluding physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, and the MBA, MCL and LLM programs. The scholarships are open to applicants from Magdalene College who have obtained, or have a strong prospect of obtaining, a First Class Honours Degree or its equivalent. The awards cover University composition fees including College fees and an annual maintenance stipend, with adjustments made based on the recipient's other funding sources. Recipients are required to provide a report to the donor upon completion of the course.
Vice Chancellor's and Leslie Wilson Award
The Vice Chancellor's and Leslie Wilson Award is a full-cost PhD scholarship offered by Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge in partnership with the Cambridge Trust. The scholarship covers both tuition fees and maintenance for Home (UK) students. The award is designed to support outstanding candidates pursuing doctoral research in any field with no subject area restrictions. The scholarship provides three years of fixed-length funding for full-time or part-time PhD study. Selection is based on academic merit, and all eligible applicants who apply by the relevant course funding deadline are automatically considered without requiring a separate application. Award decisions are typically communicated between May and July. This prestigious scholarship reflects Magdalene College's commitment to supporting high-caliber research students and enabling talented individuals to pursue advanced doctoral studies at one of the world's leading universities.
Alexander Crummell Scholarships
The Alexander Crummell PhD Scholarships are intended for candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds or those currently under-represented at the University of Cambridge. Priority is given to students with Black or Black-Mixed ethnicity, and at the current time applications are restricted to only these students. These Scholarships are available for students studying for the PhD degree in STEM subjects at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships cover home fees, maintenance, and additional benefits including IT equipment (one-off payment first year only), research allowance, travel expenses, and bike allowance (first year only). Priority is given to those students who have indicated Queens' College as their first college preference in the application to the University's Postgraduate Admissions Office. Eligible candidates will be contacted by the graduate office for interviews. The award of a Scholarship is conditional upon being accepted by the relevant University Department.
The Sykes Masters Studentship in Italian Studies
The Selwyn Sykes Studentships enters its ninth year at Selwyn College, offering one studentship for UK MPhil students focusing on Italian studies for entry in October 2026. The Studentship is a partial award and is open to exceptionally well-qualified candidates, of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study at the College for an MPhil with a focus on Italian Studies. Eligible applicants must have applied for admission, or already received an offer of admission to the University of Cambridge. Those wishing to be considered for the Selwyn Sykes Studentship should apply to the University in the normal manner, indicating their preference for Selwyn College. The successful applicants will be selected by the College, in consultation with the Italian Section, and must become a member of Selwyn College on taking up the Studentship. The studentship covers home fees and maintenance costs for one year of full-time study.
Christ's College Hamied Postgraduate Studentship (in any subject)
The Hamied Postgraduate Studentship supports an outstanding full time candidate accepted for membership at Christ's College without restriction of subject or course type. The studentship covers tuition fees at the Home (UK) fee rate plus maintenance for the duration of a Master's course or up to 3 years for a PhD. Those with overseas fee status will receive the equivalent of Home fees plus maintenance. All those accepted for membership at Christ's by the application deadline will be considered for the studentship; there is no separate application form. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and supports one student per year.
STFC Doctoral Training Partnership Award - Institute of Astronomy
Full funding for the majority of Home, and a small number of Overseas applicants, admitted to the PhD in Astronomy is provided via the award of one of the Institute of Astronomy's STFC Doctoral Training Partnership studentships. These studentships are funded by the Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC). All eligible students will be considered automatically for an STFC studentship upon admission to the PhD in Astronomy programme. The award covers tuition fees for Home students, maintenance stipend, and the student immigration health surcharge for international students. The studentship provides funding for a fixed duration of 42 months (3.5 years) and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Approximately 6 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Students can pursue this doctoral training programme on either a full-time or part-time basis at the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. The majority of STFC awards will be offered in March 2026, following the application review process.
Derek Brewer Research Studentships
The Derek Brewer Research Studentships are offered by Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, to support postgraduate research students. This fund offers up to one fully funded PhD studentship and two MPhil studentships for Home fee status students who are applying to study at Emmanuel College. The fund typically awards £100,000 per year across the three studentships, covering both tuition fees and maintenance costs. The studentships provide financial support ranging from £1,500 to £24,000 annually for the duration of the course. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit, and all eligible candidates are automatically considered without requiring a separate application. Students must be accepted to membership at Emmanuel College by 31 March to be considered for funding. Successful applicants are notified throughout May, with all decisions communicated by 31st May. This prestigious opportunity enables talented students with Home fee status to pursue advanced research degrees at one of Cambridge's historic colleges.
Trinity Pre-Research Studentship for Language Study
The Trinity Pre-Research Studentship for Language Study is intended for the holders of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) or British Academy Postgraduate Studentships or similar awards who wish to study a rare language for a specific research project, during their first or second postgraduate year, in preparation for a subsequent period of research for the PhD degree. The emoluments of the Pre-Research Studentship for Language Study are either paid in the first year (if the doctoral studentship can be postponed) or alternatively held in abeyance until the final year of study for the PhD degree. This studentship is available only to those whose projected subject of research requires a knowledge of a particularly rare language for a specific research project. The award includes maintenance funding and a discretionary tuition cost grant to study a rare language in relationship to the doctoral research project. Recipients must be accepted by Trinity College at the University of Cambridge and secure an AHRC or similar award for doctoral study.
The Queens' AI scholarship
The Queens' AI scholarship is open to UK and overseas students starting an MPhil in Advanced Computer Science at Cambridge University. This scholarship will cover full fees for a home student (£19,674), or £25,000 of fees for an overseas student, and will be awarded at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor and the Senior Tutor. The award holder must matriculate at Queens' College, and details of the scholarship recipient will be shared with the donor. This scholarship is made possible thanks to the generosity of Jan Metzger (1995, MPhil). The award of this scholarship is conditional upon being accepted by the relevant University Department via PAO. Applicants are required to fill out an additional application form along with their Cambridge University application form and curriculum vitae.
De Reus Foundation Scholarship
The De Reus Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious award that supports one student undertaking Philosophy or Classics courses at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £25,000 as a one-off maintenance award for Master's level study. Preference is given to applicants who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first choice college. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and is designed to support full-time postgraduate students with Home fee status. Applications are evaluated through the standard University of Cambridge admissions and funding process, with results typically announced between May and June for the following academic year.
Fitzwilliam College - Hong Leong - Lee Kuan Yew Masters Scholarship
A masters studentship for applicants of any citizenship and any discipline to cover the cost of tuition fees up to a maximum of £50,000. The scholarship is offered by Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, and requires the award holder to transfer College membership to Fitzwilliam College. Applicants must opt in to this Scholarship during the application process and demonstrate a connection to Singapore through their research or academic work. This prestigious scholarship honors the legacy of Lee Kuan Yew and supports graduate students pursuing masters degrees at Cambridge. Applicants are required to meet one of three criteria: their research requires or enables them to undertake part of their study in Singapore, they are participating in an academic project involving collaboration between Cambridge University and a university in Singapore, or their academic research is clearly related to areas of research close to the interests of Lee Kuan Yew and the future development of Singapore.
The Cavendish – Dr Angela McNelly Scholarship in the Physics of Medicine
Selwyn College is pleased to offer a PhD studentship in the Physics of Medicine. The Studentship will cover the University Composition Fee for Home Students. The studentship may also be open to International Students, subject to additional Departmental Support. Applications from demographic groups underrepresented in the Department of Physics, for example women, would be particularly welcome. The successful candidate must be admitted to do a PhD in Physics of Medicine at the Department of Physics. The student must be studying at Selwyn College or transfer their College affiliation to Selwyn. It is recommended that students wishing to be considered for this studentship select Selwyn as preferred College on their application. The award is for a fixed length of 3 years and is based on academic merit and other criteria.
Cambridge Trust Masters Studentship (International Fees)
These studentships are available to all applicants with international fee status, for one-year postgraduate study in any subject at the University of Cambridge. They are tenable at any College and cover international tuition fees. The Cambridge Trust offers approximately 10 awards annually for the 2026/27 academic year. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations. Applicants who have already obtained, or are about to graduate with, a Masters or PhD level qualification are not eligible. The Trust is unable to offer scholarships for part-time MSt courses, though MASt courses remain eligible. The studentships support full-time and part-time Masters-level study across all 223 eligible courses at Cambridge. The awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July, with an ongoing decision process throughout that period. The Trust aims to make awards as early as possible, though some partner-funded awards may take longer to finalize. Applicants remain under consideration until the end of the awards period.
Mandela Magdalene Scholarship for South Africa
The Mandela Magdalene Scholarship is for citizens or residents of South Africa studying for a one-year Masters degree at the University of Cambridge. In partnership with the Cambridge Trust, the recipient of this award may receive full composition fees at the international rate. Preference may be given to applicants intending to study a subject relevant to the development of South Africa. Applicants for the MBA and MFin are not eligible. The scholarship is offered by Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge and provides support for one year of Master's level study. The award is based on academic merit and automatically considers all eligible applicants who apply by the relevant deadline. There is no separate application process for this scholarship. All eligible South African citizens or residents who apply to Cambridge by the funding deadline will be automatically considered. Results are typically announced between May and July for the following academic year.
Cambridge Trust Selwyn Masters Studentship in Conservation Leadership
The Cambridge Trust Selwyn Masters Studentship in Conservation Leadership is a fully-funded studentship for exceptionally well-qualified candidates pursuing an MPhil in Conservation Leadership at the University of Cambridge. The award is funded by the John and Angela fund and provides support for international fees for the duration of the course. The successful applicant will be selected by the Trust in consultation with Selwyn College and the Conservation Leadership course. Recipients must become members of Selwyn College upon taking up the studentship. Selection is based on academic merit, and candidates must indicate their funding application and preference for Selwyn College on the Application Portal.
Corpus Christi College and Faculty of English MPhil Studentship
The Faculty of English is pleased to announce a Master's scholarship aimed at students from under-represented Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. In partnership with Corpus Christi College, and supported by the Faculty's Judith E Wilson Fund, the studentship will consist of the University composition fee (tuition/College fees) at the Home rate plus the standard UKRI-level maintenance award, at the pro-rata rate for the period of an MPhil (9 months). All Home students who are offered a place to study the MPhil in the Faculty of English and who indicate that they are seeking funding will be considered for the award. This is a competitive merit-based award available for one student per year. The scholarship is designed to increase diversity and representation in English literature studies at the postgraduate level. The award covers both fees and living expenses for the duration of the one-year MPhil program.
Tata Steel and the University of Cambridge High throughput kinetics data for steel optimisation
This PhD studentship focuses on developing a robust understanding of the kinetics of microstructure formation in EAF processed steels and how they are influenced by compositional and processing variations. The research will use synchrotron X-ray diffraction to track evolving crystallography in steel samples over a wide range of cooling rates and isothermal dwells. The diffraction data will be interpreted to quantify phase fractions and lattice parameter evolution, allowing quantification of phase transformations. Ancillary microstructural examination using electron microscopy will confirm phase identifications from the synchrotron X-ray data. The acquired data will be compared with existing transformation kinetics models to assess their reliability and provide data needed for refinement. The position offers a 4-year fully funded PhD opportunity valued at £26,280 annually for maintenance, based in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge.
IDLA Phase discrimination using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy
This PhD research opportunity focuses on using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy to characterize the microstructure of steels. The microstructures of steels are sensitive to small variations in composition and processing conditions, which can lead to property variability. This research aims to address the challenge of discriminating microstructural constituents through acoustic methods that exploit the different elastic behaviour of phases present. The project will utilize resonant ultrasound spectroscopy to determine the elastic response of selected steels in varying microstructural conditions and correlate results with microstructures obtained using microscopy methods. Initial work will use untextured samples to avoid complications from acoustic anisotropy, before extending to samples with crystallographic texture and monitoring phase transformation in-situ during heat treatments. The successful applicant will receive training in all computational and experimental methods required for the project, although relevant previous experience would be advantageous.
Tata Steel and University of Cambridge Thermodynamic modelling of minority phases in EAF steels
This PhD opportunity focuses on thermodynamic modelling of minority phases in EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) steels. The transition to EAF steelmaking creates challenges for the reliable production of thin rolled steel products where residual element accumulation may compromise processability and properties. This PhD will utilise thermodynamic modelling to obtain predictions of equilibrium and, where possible, non-equilibrium phases for a matrix of compositions covering flat rolled products including elevated levels of Cu, Mo, Ni & Sn. Direct comparisons will be made with experimentally identified phases from high throughput samples. Subsequent characterisation will be performed using a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and, where necessary, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, nano-secondary ion mass spectroscopy, and 3D atom probe tomography. The data acquired will be used to modify thermodynamic database parameters to improve the predictions. Training in all computational and experimental methods will be provided in the projects, although relevant previous experience would be advantageous.
Winchester Reading Scholarship
The Winchester Reading Studentship will be offered to candidates for the MPhil in English Studies from October 2026 whose research focuses on English prose and poetry pre-1867. The studentship consists of the university composition fee (tuition/College fees) at the home rate plus the standard UKRI-level maintenance award, at the pro-rata rate for the period of an MPhil (9 months). The successful awardee will be chosen based on academic merit. Home and overseas applicants will be considered, but the level of funding available is only at the Home rate. Three awards are available annually. The scholarship comes with a requirement to produce a short video for public dissemination on the Faculty's website where the candidate reads aloud from an author that is the subject of their dissertation research and discusses how aurality/orality adds to appreciation of the work. All students who are offered a place to study the MPhil in English Studies and who indicate they are seeking funding will be considered for the award.
Corpus Christi College: The Diane Dawson Master's Scholarship
The Diane Dawson Master's Scholarship is a prestigious award offered by Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, specifically designed to support women students with Home fee status pursuing Master's degrees in any subject. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering both tuition fees and maintenance costs, totaling £29,000 annually for the 9-month (0.75 year) duration of the Master's program. This scholarship is particularly notable as it is expected to be match funded, potentially providing additional support to successful candidates. Recipients must be willing to transfer to Corpus Christi College to take up this award, and preference is given to applicants who list Corpus Christi as their College preference on their initial application. The award is based on academic merit and is restricted to individuals who identify as women, reflecting the scholarship's commitment to supporting women in higher education. As part of the award requirements, scholarship holders are expected to write a report on the progress of their academic studies, with comments from their supervisor. The application process is integrated with the course funding deadline, and results are typically announced between April and July. With only one award available for the 2026/27 academic year, this is a highly competitive opportunity for outstanding women scholars seeking to pursue advanced study at one of Cambridge's historic colleges.
Corpus Christi College: The Girdlers PhD scholarship (Engineering or Physical Sciences)
This PhD scholarship is awarded to students studying Engineering or Physical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £29,000 annually for 3.25 years to cover home fees and maintenance costs. The award is expected to be match funded and recipients will need to be willing to transfer to Corpus Christi College. Preference is given to applicants who list Corpus Christi as their first College choice. The scholarship is provided through the generous support of the Worshipful Company of Girdlers. Girdlers scholars are expected to become engaged members of the Girdlers Scholarship community, providing regular updates on their research and activities to the Girdlers' Company, and joining members of the Company for social occasions in both London and Cambridge. Additional maintenance support up to a maximum of 9 months may be applied for, dependent on satisfactory progress and supervisor reports.
Estelle Trust & Judith E Wilson MPhil Studentship
This studentship is offered by the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge for students pursuing an MPhil in English Studies. The studentship will consist of the university composition fee (tuition/College fees) at the home rate plus the standard UKRI-level maintenance award, at the pro-rata rate for the period of an MPhil (9 months). The successful awardee will be chosen based on academic merit. Both home and overseas applicants will be considered, but please note that the level of funding available is only at the Home rate. All students who are offered a place to study the MPhil in the Faculty of English and who indicate that they are seeking funding will be considered for the award. The total value of the award is £29,000 annually for the 9-month duration of the MPhil program.
Pigott Studentship
Pigott Studentships are for students from the United Kingdom and member states of the European Union starting doctoral research in any subject within the fields of arts, humanities or social sciences. The studentship provides funding for both tuition fees at the Home/UK rate and maintenance support. EU students will receive funding to the value of the Home/UK fee rate. Two awards are available annually for full-time or part-time doctoral study at the University of Cambridge. The award has a fixed duration of 3 years and can be extended for an additional 6 months at the discretion of the fund managers in exceptional circumstances which have caused significant delays to research. Recipients are required to submit annual progress reports to the Managers of the Fund. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit.
D.H. Mellor Cambridge Trust Philosophy PhD Studentship
Darwin College offers annually one fully funded (fees and stipend) PhD Philosophy studentship to a student commencing graduate work in the Faculty of Philosophy. The award covers both tuition fees (at the UK/home rate) and maintenance stipend for the full duration of doctoral studies. The tenure of the award is for three years and provides comprehensive financial support for PhD research in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. Other things being equal, preference will be given to UK students. Students must be willing to study at Darwin College, either by applying directly to Darwin or by transferring from another College if initially accepted elsewhere.
FEIBI PhD Scholarship
Funded by a generous gift to Wolfson College by Ms Wei Wang, of Hong Kong, the FEIBI Scholarship Fund provides a full studentship for one woman pursuing a PhD in a Sciences, Technology, Engineering or Medicine (STEM) subject. The scholarship is open to UK Home students at Wolfson College pursuing doctoral studies in the Sciences. One student will be funded each year and the scholarship will last for the duration of the course and then pass to the next eligible student. The award covers both tuition fees for UK Home students and maintenance costs, providing £30,000 annually for the full duration of the PhD course. The scholarship is based on academic merit and requires applicants to specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Jacobson Scholarship in International Law
The Jacobson Fund, named in honour of Mr Alex Jacobson, supports scholarships for postgraduates studying public or private international law at St Catharine's College and the University of Cambridge. Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence. The scholarship is currently in the region £25,000-£30,000 for a single doctoral scholar in Law, renewable for two years on the evidence of satisfactory progress or in the region of £10,000-£15,000 for one or more candidates reading for the LLM (Master of Law) programme. Jacobson scholars reading for the LLM are expected to offer at least three papers from those listed under 'international law'. Where applicants are currently engaged in a course of study, the scholarship is conditional upon the successful completion of their course. If funds remain available for distribution during an academic year, nominal awards and research grants may be made to qualifying candidates.
Scholarships for Modern Hebrew Studies
Funding is available for PhD research on various subjects connected to modern Hebrew literature and Israeli cinema, for students at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge. When possible, the award will be made in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust. This scholarship provides financial support for three years of doctoral research, covering fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. The award value ranges from £15,000 to £30,000 annually, with one scholarship available per year. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and is designed to support outstanding students pursuing research in modern Hebrew studies.
Corpus Christi College: Purvis/Brotherton PhD Scholarship in Theological Studies
This PhD scholarship is offered by Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge for students pursuing doctoral research in Theology or related subjects. The award provides £30,000 annually for three years to cover Home fees and maintenance costs. The scholarship is expected to be co-funded by the School of Arts and Humanities. Recipients must be willing to transfer to Corpus Christi College if they have an offer from another college, with preference given to applicants who list Corpus Christi as their first college preference. The scholarship supports full-time doctoral research in theological fields and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Additional maintenance support of up to six months may be available upon application, dependent on satisfactory progress and supervisor reports. Recipients are required to submit annual reports during the tenure of the award.
Dr Liu Chak Wan Scholarships
Thanks to the generous donation from Dr Liu Chak Wan, Chancellor of MUST and distinguished businessman and philanthropist, Queens' College is pleased to announce that three part-scholarships will be available for Macao University of Science & Technology (MUST) graduates who have gained admission to postgraduate (Master's level only) degree programmes at the University of Cambridge from October 2024. Each scholarship is worth £30,000 and can be used to cover academic fees or maintenance costs. The scholarship recipient must conduct their postgraduate study at Queens' College, Cambridge and (normally) should have put Queens' as their first-choice College. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Lucy Cavendish Trinity Global Health Studentship
This award supports a student undertaking an MPhil related to global health and infectious diseases. It is part of a programme funded by donors to Lucy Cavendish College and Trinity College. In 2026-27, the Studentship will be held at Trinity College. Any MPhil courses in the Biological Sciences and Population Health Sciences dealing with infectious diseases and global health listed in the University of Cambridge postgraduate course directory will qualify. The Studentship will award approximately £30,000 towards Fees and Maintenance for a Home student, or a contribution of this amount towards International Course Fees. Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by Trinity's Alumni Relations and Development Office to ask for a short account on their progress and experience at Trinity College for the purpose of reporting to the donors of this award.
Saven Cambridge Scholarship
The Saven Cambridge Scholarship is available to applicants from Finland, Germany, Portugal, Greece and Belgium who are taking a Masters degree in Mathematics, Physics, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences, including History. The scholarship is tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge. Offered in partnership with Björn Savén, this scholarship provides £30,000 annually to cover international student fees for the duration of the Masters course. Awards are made on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Approximately 5 scholarships are available each year.
Murray Edwards Scholarship for Women in Data Intensive Science
The Murray Edwards Scholarship for Women in Data Intensive Science provides full funding for one female student each year to pursue a Masters course in Data Intensive Science at Cambridge University. The scholarship is valued at £30,000 annually and covers both home fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the course. This scholarship is specifically for prospective female Home (UK) applicants, with preference given to candidates with a keen interest in astronomy. Recipients are required to be willing to transfer to Murray Edwards College if not initially assigned there. The award is based on academic merit and faculty rankings, with interviews conducted in January. Recipients must submit an annual report detailing the activities enabled by the scholarship and its impact.
Premium Research Scholarship
The Department of Computer Science and Technology awards a number of scholarships to outstanding research students who wish to undertake a Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships will vary in value and may include, for example, awards towards tuition fees and/or maintenance. Premium Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding graduates who wish to pursue the Ph.D. in Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. Applicants will hold a first-class honours degree in computer science, or engineering, science, or mathematics where the applicant can demonstrate significant relevant preparation for the Ph.D. in Computer Science. A masters degree with high grades is highly desirable. Applicants will have considered computing for the future of the planet in their research proposal. The Department encourages groups currently underrepresented in Engineering and Physical Science subjects, including women, Black British, British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani applicants, people from low-income backgrounds, mature students, care-experienced students, and students from families where no parent or care-giver went to university.
Emmanuel Studentship in Early Modern History
Emmanuel College is offering a three-year studentship for a Home fees-status student pursuing doctoral research in Early Modern History in the Faculty of History. This studentship provides comprehensive support covering both tuition fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the PhD program. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and provides £30,738 annually for three years. Recipients are expected to be willing to transfer to Emmanuel College if not already affiliated with it, and must write a letter to the donor describing how the funding has helped them. This is a fixed-length award specifically designated for research in the Early Modern History period within the University of Cambridge's Faculty of History.
Judith E. Wilson Studentship
The Judith E Wilson Studentship will be offered for funding towards two PhDs for the purpose of furthering the study of literature, especially of literature relating to drama and poetry, with particular emphasis on contemporary practices. The studentship will cover fees and maintenance for a PhD at the University's home rate. It is tenable for one year and will be renewed for a further two subject to satisfactory progress. All students who are offered a place to study a PhD in the Faculty of English and who indicate that they are seeking funding will be considered for the award. This is a competitive award based on academic merit for prospective PhD students in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge.
Mallinson MPhil Studentship in European, Latin American and Comparative Literatures and Cultures (ELAC)
Clare College will make two postgraduate awards to support students reading for an MPhil in Literature, Culture and Thought in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. Each award will fund 100% of the costs of the course (fees and maintenance) at the Home students' rate for the duration of the course (9 months). Both Home and Overseas students are eligible to apply, though Overseas students will be expected to supplement the Mallinson award. The award is valued at £31,004 annually and covers both fees and maintenance costs. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit.
Churchill College Frank Hahn Vice-Chancellor's Studentship
The Churchill College Frank Hahn Vice-Chancellor's Doctoral Studentship is offered to support PhD study as a member of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge. The award is offered for full-time PhD study as a member of Churchill College. It provides a full studentship for three years covering the University Composition Fee for a student paying the Home rate and living/maintenance costs at the prevailing UKRI rate. The studentship was established by donations from alumni to the College and by a bequest from the estate of Frank and Dorothy Hahn. The award is provided in collaboration with the Cambridge Trust and selection will be made jointly by the College and the Trust. Priority may be given to applicants selecting Churchill as their first preference college in their application, and the duration of funding may be subject to satisfactory performance.
Churchill College Steve Churchhouse Doctoral Studentship
The Churchill College Steve Churchhouse Doctoral Studentship is offered to support PhD study in the School of Technology with a preference for Computer Science. The award is offered for full-time PhD study as a member of Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. It provides a full studentship for three years covering the University Composition Fee for a student paying the Home rate and living/maintenance costs at the prevailing UKRI rate. The studentship is supported by a donation from Dr Steve Churchhouse and by Trinity College. Priority may be given to applicants selecting Churchill as their first preference college in their application, though applicants are not required to specify this college initially but must be willing to transfer. The duration of funding may be subject to satisfactory performance. Recipients of the award are required to provide an annual written report and engage with the Alumni and Development Office throughout their course to provide updates for the donors who provide this financial support.
Darwin Landon Sender Cambridge Trust PhD Studentship in the Arts and Humanities
The Darwin Landon Sender Cambridge Trust PhD Studentship in the Arts and Humanities is a prestigious doctoral funding opportunity offered by Darwin College, University of Cambridge. For 2026-27 entry, Darwin College is offering one new studentship open to a Home-fees PhD student of outstanding academic promise who has nominated Darwin as their first choice College. The studentship provides comprehensive funding covering the University tuition fee at the Home rate and an annual maintenance stipend of £32,000 for a single person for three years. The studentship is allocated through a University-wide competition based on academic merit. Applicants must apply through the University's standard postgraduate application process and indicate they are applying for funding. Applications received by the University's funding deadline for the chosen course will be automatically considered for this award. This award is specifically targeted at outstanding students pursuing doctoral research in Arts and Humanities disciplines at one of the world's leading universities.
Alice and James Penney PhD Studentship in English or European Literature
The Alice and James Penney PhD Studentship in English or European Literature is offered by Trinity College, University of Cambridge. This studentship funds a Home student who wishes to undertake a PhD course at the University of Cambridge in English or European Languages with a focus on literature. The award covers full tuition fees for Home students, maintenance support, and provides an additional research emolument of £500 per year. The studentship is offered for the 2026/27 academic year and covers the full duration of the PhD course. Selection is based on academic merit. Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by Trinity's Alumni Relations and Development Office to provide a short account of their progress and experience at Trinity College for reporting purposes to the donors of this award.
Churchill College Studentship in Applied Mathematics in tribute to G.I. Taylor
The Churchill College Studentship in Applied Mathematics in tribute to G.I. Taylor is offered to support PhD study as a member of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. The award is offered for full-time PhD study as a member of Churchill College. It provides a full studentship for three years covering the University Composition Fee for a student paying the Home rate and living/maintenance costs at the prevailing UKRI rate. The award is open to applicants selecting Churchill as their first preference college in their application. The duration of funding may be subject to satisfactory performance. Recipients of the award are required to provide an annual written report. The Alumni and Development Office will be in contact throughout your course to ask for short updates on your academic career, this is to be able to provide information to the donors who provide this financial support. Events are arranged periodically throughout the year where you will be invited to attend to meet donors.
Churchill College Bill Brown Engineering Studentship
The Churchill College Bill Brown Engineering Doctoral Studentship is offered to support PhD study as a member of the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. The award is offered for full-time PhD study as a member of Churchill College. It provides a full studentship for three years covering the University Composition Fee for a student paying the Home rate and living/maintenance costs at the prevailing UKRI rate. The award is open to applicants selecting Churchill as their first preference college in their application, and priority may be given to those intending to undertake interdisciplinary research. The duration of funding may be subject to satisfactory performance. The studentship is supported by funds from the Bill Brown 1989 Charitable Trust.
Churchill College History and Philosophy of Science Studentship
The Churchill College History and Philosophy of Science Doctoral Studentship is offered to support PhD study as a member of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge. The award is offered for full-time PhD study as a member of Churchill College. It provides a full studentship for three years covering the University Composition Fee for a student paying the Home rate and living/maintenance costs at the prevailing UKRI rate. Priority may be given to applicants selecting Churchill as their first preference college in their application. The duration of funding may be subject to satisfactory performance. The studentship is supported by Churchill College and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. Recipients are expected to provide short updates on their academic career to the Alumni and Development Office throughout their course, and may be invited to attend events to meet donors who provide this financial support.
Emmanuel College Gordon Glasgow/AHRC Studentship
The Gordon Glasgow/AHRC Studentship is a prestigious PhD studentship awarded jointly by Emmanuel College, Cambridge and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the Oxford/Cambridge/Open DTP (Doctoral Training Partnership). The studentship provides comprehensive funding for the full duration of the PhD course, covering both home fees and maintenance costs. One studentship is awarded annually based on academic merit. Applicants must hold membership of Emmanuel College by 31 March to be considered for this College funding opportunity. The award is part of a collaborative doctoral training program that brings together three leading institutions to support exceptional research in arts and humanities fields. All eligible candidates are considered automatically without requiring an additional application, and successful awardees are required to write a report for the award donor in Easter Term.
Boyce Family Masters' Scholarship in Social Sciences
The Boyce Family Scholarship offers up to £32,500 per year to cover the University Composition Fee for full-time one-year MPhil studies at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is open exclusively to students who are normally resident in North America (including the Caribbean) and South America, and who are pursuing an MPhil in Land Economy, or another course in the social sciences (including Geography) with a focus on the built environment, sustainability, and/or conservation. The scholarship was established by Wolfson alumnus Mark Boyce, who completed his MPhil in Land Economy as a student at Wolfson in 1993-94. It is intended to improve access to postgraduate education for outstanding students who face financial challenges in taking up a place at Cambridge. Approximately four awards are available per year. The program particularly encourages applications from prospective students who have faced disadvantage, or come from underrepresented backgrounds, to access postgraduate study at Cambridge. Priority is given to first-generation university students, those from low-income backgrounds, or those who have experienced educational disadvantage. Recipients must specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
George and Lilian Schiff Studentship
George and Lilian Schiff Studentships are offered annually for students undertaking advanced study or research in Physics, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences and Metallurgy or related sciences at the University of Cambridge. The studentship covers home fees, maintenance, and provides a research allowance of £1,100 annually for the duration of the award. Applicants who are successful in being awarded a Schiff Fund Studentship will be notified by email in the first instance by 30th April 2026. If awards are being recycled applicants may be awarded after this deadline. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and successful students will need to submit an annual progress report to the Managers of the Fund.
Emmanuel College Masters Studentships
Emmanuel College studentships and bursaries are available from a number of donors and college sources and are awarded in conjunction with the Cambridge University awards. In a typical year up to £400,000 in total is available across all awards, with variable rates of awards, from a contribution to study to full funding. The studentships support Masters students at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, covering fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. Awards range from £2,000 to £35,000 annually, with approximately 4 awards available for the 2026/27 academic year. An additional application is not required for this award. All eligible candidates will be considered automatically based on academic merit. Awardees are required to write a report for the award donor(s) in Easter Term.
Girton College Maria Luisa de Sanchez Scholarship
The Maria Luisa de Sanchez Scholarship is available to students of Venezuelan nationality pursuing graduate studies at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides £35,000 annually to cover fees (Home or International) and maintenance costs for the full duration of the course. The College will also seek co-funding from other University funding bodies to increase the amount of the award, but this cannot be guaranteed. Successful candidates of this award become members of Girton College. Preference will be given to applicants who list Girton College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. The award is granted based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. One scholarship is available for the 2026/27 academic year.
Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Darlington Masters Studentship
The Council of Gonville & Caius College invites applications for the Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Darlington Masters Studentship. This Studentship has been endowed by the family of Richard Darlington and is intended to support one gifted international student from Somaliland to undertake an approved Master's course at the University of Cambridge. The Studentship is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust, with the Cambridge Trust covering 50% of fees and the College covering the other 50% of fees (overseas fee status), 100% maintenance costs, and pre-arrival costs such as the NHS Immigration Health Surcharge. The value of the Studentship will be determined after considering successful candidates' income from any other sources. Students will be expected to apply for national or international studentships or other research awards for which they may be eligible. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability, and tenure is conditional upon acceptance for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college, and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college.
The Borthwick Masters Studentship in Studies in the Ancient World
Selwyn College is pleased to offer one Masters Studentship for a top scoring Masters candidate with a research focus on the ancient world. Potential areas of study could be Archaeology, Classics, Art History, History, Anthropology, or other related subjects, depending on the focus of research. The Studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2026. The Studentship is a partial award and open to exceptionally well-qualified UK or international candidates, of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study for a PhD degree in the future. This is a one-year fixed-length award that covers fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. To be considered for this studentship, applicants must tick the box 'I wish to apply for funding' on the Application Portal and meet the eligibility criteria. Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner. Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred College on the University of Cambridge application form and indicate that they are applying for the Borthwick Studentship.
Newnham College PhD STEM Scholarship (HS Chau Foundation Scholarship)
This scholarship is provided by the HS Chau Foundation to support academically outstanding international female PhD students studying STEM subjects at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, and student immigration health surcharge for the full duration of the PhD program. Successful applicants will need to accept a transfer to Newnham College, which is for female students only, to take up the scholarship. The award is based on academic merit and supports full-time and part-time PhD study across 65 departments/schools at the University of Cambridge. Three scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year, providing comprehensive financial support for 3.5 years of doctoral research in STEM fields.
Prathiba M Singh Cambridge Scholarship
The Prathiba M Singh Cambridge Scholarship is available to applicants from India to undertake the LLM (Master of Law). It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. This fund is offered in partnership with Prathiba M Singh, an Indian alumna of the Faculty of Law. The scholarship covers international fees and maintenance costs for the duration of the LLM course. Approximately 2 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants should show a positive intention to pursue a legal career in India. The scholarship is awarded based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in the study of Intellectual Property Law and should need financial assistance in order to study at Cambridge. The application is processed through the Applicant Portal with additional questions. The Cambridge Trust's awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July and is an ongoing process throughout that period. Awards are made as early as possible during this timeframe.
Robinson College Corbridge PhD Studentship
The Robinson College Corbridge PhD Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity specifically designed for Polish nationals who are residents of Poland. This studentship provides comprehensive financial support for a full-time PhD programme at the University of Cambridge's Robinson College. The award covers international student fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. This studentship is awarded on the basis of financial need, including consideration of hardship situations. Recipients are expected to engage with the college community through social media contributions about the award and submit annual progress reports to the donor via the Robinson Development Office.
Clare Hall Masters Studentship in the Arts and Humanities
Clare Hall is pleased to offer a Clare Hall Masters Studentship in the Arts and Humanities for entry in 2026, co-funded by the Clare Hall Thouless Fund in collaboration with the School of Arts and Humanities. Studentships are available in all AHRC-designated arts and humanities subject areas. Applications should be made in the usual way, ticking the box: 'Yes - I wish to apply for funding' in the application portal. Applicants who have expressed a preference for Clare Hall will be considered as a priority for the studentship. The studentship covers fees for both home and international students, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge for the full course length.
The Victor Phillip Michael Dahdaleh PhD Studentship in Medicine
In 2026, a studentship funded by a generous donation from Dr Victor Phillip Michael Dahdaleh will be awarded to an outstanding postgraduate student (Home) undertaking research within the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute at the University of Cambridge. The successful student will be known as a Victor Phillip Michael Dahdaleh Scholar and will join an outstanding cohort of students at both Trinity College and the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute. The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute is a cross-disciplinary research institute aiming to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, no matter where they live. The studentship provides £40,000 annually for the duration of the PhD course, covering home fees, maintenance, and a research consumables allowance. This is a prestigious award based on academic merit for students conducting research in cardiovascular and lung health at one of the world's leading research institutions.
Trinity Hall - Underwood Studentship for Engineering
This studentship provides full or partial funding for postgraduate research in Engineering, for a home student at either Masters or PhD level. The College may offer this award either fully-funded (covering University Composition Fee and student maintenance) or partially-funded. The duration of the award is dependant on the type of degree. PhD studentships are for 3.5 years and MPhil awards are for 3 terms. This studentship is only tenable as a member of Trinity Hall so applicants must be willing to transfer to the college if they are offered funding. Please note this studentship may not be awarded in every year. Students will be required to submit an annual report on their postgraduate studies, which will be shared with the donor to demonstrate how their donation has been used.
PhD Studentship under Supervision of Prof. Erwin Reisner
A PhD studentship is available starting October 2026 or sooner to join a highly collaborative project within the 'SOLARSPOON' consortium funded by the European Innovations Council. The project will be based primarily within Prof Erwin Reisner's laboratory at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. The project aims to develop an all-in-one biohybrid device for the solar-driven production of food ingredients, with a focus on developing a photoanode that is compatible in food production conditions. The student will explore a number of photoelectrode fabrication techniques and will work with world experts in additive manufacturing to incorporate it into new devices. The student will also be expected to carry out in-depth electrode characterisation using techniques including electrochemistry, spectroscopies and electron microscopy. They will be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams, particularly working closely with biologists to test the output of the electrodes within the context of biohybrid devices. This position is open to international or UK nationality applicants and provides funding for fees (home and international) and maintenance. Applicants should have or be about to obtain a Masters or Honours degree in science, materials, engineering or similar degrees. Experience with materials science and strong communication skills are desirable. The candidate will gain experience in a wide range of materials fabrication and characterisation techniques.
Bseisu-University of Cambridge Scholarship
This scholarship is available to Masters applicants who are citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine or Syria. It is tenable at any College and is offered in partnership with The Amjad & Suha Bseisu Foundation. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa cost, and student immigration health surcharge for the duration of the course. Priority will be given to candidates studying STEM subjects. The basis of award grant is financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Approximately 2 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year.
The Donald and Sheila Mann Studentship(s) in Indentureship Studies
Selwyn College is pleased to offer Master's Studentship(s) for students researching indentureship and related topics for their MPhil degree in any subject. The Studentship(s) will be open to both UK and overseas students and will make a partial contribution of up to £12,500 toward fees or maintenance costs. The award may be divided between multiple applicants. Applications from students from South Asian backgrounds would be particularly welcomed. Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner. Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred College on the University of Cambridge application form and indicate that they are applying for the Donald and Sheila Mann Studentship(s).
Saïd Foundation Cambridge Scholarship
The Saïd Foundation Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. Candidates should hold Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationality and permanently reside in one of these countries. Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in that country will be considered. For candidates from Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine, applicants are expected to be normally resident in one of these four listed countries but applications from candidates based in other countries temporarily for work or study purposes are accepted. Applications from those who were previously resident in Gaza but have been displaced to another country are also accepted. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject excluding premium rate courses. Successful applicants are asked to commit to working for the development of the Middle East after completion of their course of study in Cambridge. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and airfare to and from the UK.
Woolf Fisher Scholarship at Cambridge
The Woolf Fisher Scholarship at Cambridge is a prestigious fully-funded scholarship available to PhD applicants from New Zealand in any subject excluding premium rate courses. It is tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge. This scholarship is offered in partnership with the Woolf Fisher Trust and provides comprehensive support for doctoral study. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and annual economy airfare to and from the UK. Approximately four awards are available each year. The scholarship is awarded based on both academic merit and financial need, recognizing outstanding New Zealand students pursuing doctoral research. Applicants must have attended a secondary school in New Zealand for at least two years, have graduated or expect to graduate with a first-class honours degree from a New Zealand university, and be under the age of thirty in the year of application. The scholarship can be extended to fund up to 6 months of the optional PhD writing-up period upon application to the Trust.
Philip Bowring Scholarship in Malay World Studies
Thanks to a generous donation by alumnus Philip Bowring MA (1960, History), St Catharine's College at the University of Cambridge offers funds to support postgraduate members of any nationality reading for master's or doctoral degrees in the history, geography or culture of the Malay World – principally but not exclusively comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The scholarship covers tuition fees (both home and international rates), maintenance costs, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. Approximately one award is available per year, awarded on the basis of academic merit. The scholarship is available for both full-time and part-time study for the duration of the course.
King's Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship for Small Island Developing States
These scholarships are for PhD students who are citizens of, or ordinarily resident in, Small Island Developing States of the Commonwealth pursuing courses in any subject with a focus on strengthening capacity in key themes within those States. The scholarships are fully-funded and tenable at any College. The program offers comprehensive support including tuition fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and personal research allowance or equipment allowance. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up. Approximately 2 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships are provided by the Cambridge Trust and are awarded based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Mark Pryor Studentship in Zoology
The Mark Pryor Studentship in Zoology was established in the early 1970s to support natural history and whole animal biology. This prestigious award funds one postgraduate studentship in Zoology at Trinity College, Cambridge, available for either the MPhil or PhD course. The studentship covers both home and international fees, maintenance costs, student visa expenses, immigration health surcharge, and a research emolument of £500 per annum. For overseas students, it also covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and is tenable for the duration of the course. Prospective applicants must be willing to be affiliated with Trinity College, though they are not required to specify the College on their admissions application.
Wolfson OCS Kenya Scholarship
The Wolfson OCS Kenya Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from Kenya. The scholarship is tenable only at Wolfson College and in any subject excluding premium rate courses. This fund is offered in partnership with The Oxford & Cambridge Society of Kenya and Wolfson College. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge for the full duration of the course. Applicants must have gained, or be about to gain, a high standard in a first degree from a recognised university. Recipients should intend to return to Kenya at the end of their postgraduate study. The award is made on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Approximately one scholarship is awarded per year.
Gonville & Caius Phyllis Barclay-Smith Studentship
The Gonville & Caius Phyllis Barclay-Smith Studentship supports one international PhD student with a preference for candidates from Malawi or the sub-Saharan African continent. If no suitable candidate can be identified, the College will use the Studentship to fund an international student in any PhD program. The Studentship is for 3 years and is subject to satisfactory progress in the first year. It covers full overseas fees and maintenance, with the final value determined after consideration of the successful candidate's income from other sources. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability. Tenure of the Studentship is conditional upon the elected student being accepted for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college, and candidates must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college. The award of a studentship may be conditional upon the candidate obtaining satisfactory results in their final degree examinations. Students are encouraged to apply for other studentships or research awards for which they may be eligible.
Smuts Cambridge Scholarship
The Smuts Cambridge Scholarship is available to PhD applicants whose research relates to a Commonwealth country or countries (excluding the UK), normally in the fields of Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. This fund is offered in partnership with the Smuts Memorial Fund. The scholarship covers international fees and maintenance for the duration of the PhD course. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, however the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up. Approximately 2 awards are available per year, with selection based on both academic merit and financial need (including hardship).
Cambridge AHRC DLA (Doctoral Landscape Award)
The University of Cambridge is one of 50 UK institutions selected by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to join the new Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) programme, launching in autumn 2026. This five-year initiative replaces the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership and aims to strengthen doctoral research in the arts and humanities. Through the DLA grant, Cambridge will offer three fully funded PhD studentships per year, covering tuition fees, a maintenance stipend, and a research training support grant. In addition, the University has committed to funding three further studentships annually, expanding opportunities for outstanding researchers. Applicants must pursue research primarily in the arts and humanities; interdisciplinary projects with a strong A&H core are also encouraged. Cambridge will be part of the East of England and London AHRC DLA Hub, a regional network promoting collaboration, training, and the sharing of best practices across participating institutions. This fund is designated to support applicants who have faced disadvantage, or come from underrepresented backgrounds, to access postgraduate study at Cambridge.
Croucher Cambridge International Scholarship
The Croucher Cambridge International Scholarship is available to PhD candidates from Hong Kong in the fields of Natural Sciences, Technology and Medicine. It is offered in partnership with The Croucher Foundation and is tenable at any College at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including international fees, maintenance stipend, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and other expenses. Approximately 3 scholarships are awarded annually for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants must have a first class honours degree or equivalent in their first degree, or expect to have a higher degree (MSc or MPhil) before the start of their proposed studies. The scholarship is tenable for the course length and may be extended for up to 6 months of maintenance to support writing up. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may provide additional support on application. The award basis includes both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Applicants must apply through both an external application to The Croucher Foundation and opt into this fund in the funding section of the Cambridge admissions application.
Spärck AI scholarship
The Spärck AI scholarships provide full funding for master's degrees at nine leading UK universities offering AI and AI-related courses. Set to rival globally recognised Rhodes, Marshall and Fulbright scholarships, students from the UK and abroad will join an elite cohort supported by partnerships with leading UK AI companies. The University of Cambridge is participating with six MPhil programs across various departments, including Data Intensive Sciences, Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence, Advanced Computer Science, NeuroAI and Intelligent Systems, Human-Inspired AI, and Ethics, Data and Algorithms. The scholarship covers full course fees (both Home and International rates) and maintenance costs for the duration of the master's program. Approximately 8 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. All applicants who applied to eligible MPhil programmes before the funding deadline are automatically considered without needing to submit additional information. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by their MPhil Programme. There is an expectation that scholars will participate in all cohort elements of Spärck, with additional requirements outlined in the funding terms and conditions.
Cambridge Marshall PhD Scholarship
The Cambridge Marshall PhD Scholarship is available to PhD applicants from the USA who are recipients of a two-year Marshall Scholarship. The scholarship funds the third year of a three-year PhD course in any subject excluding premium rate courses and is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. Offered in partnership with The Marshall Commission, this scholarship provides comprehensive funding including international student fees, maintenance stipend, student visa cost, and student immigration health surcharge. The scholarship also covers airfare to and from the UK, as well as additional allowances including transport, academic, and leadership allowances up to £3,000 in excess of the stipend. Approximately two scholarships are awarded annually. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up on application.
Moorman Scholarship
The Moorman Scholarship aims to support an academically outstanding postgraduate student reading for an MPhil or a PhD in the humanities, with a preference for candidates working in the areas of philosophy, philosophy of science, or the history of science. The scholarship is open to academically excellent applicants from the Caribbean, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom. Preference will normally be given to an applicant of one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Black African; Black Other. The scholarship will cover the requisite University composition fees (including college fees), plus an annual maintenance stipend, and a one-off settling in fee. The award is offered by Magdalene College at the University of Cambridge for the 2026/27 academic year. One scholarship is available per year. A condition of the scholarship is to provide a report at the end of the course detailing the scope of work undertaken.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarship at the University of Cambridge
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships are funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Since 1998, the Trust has been awarding annual scholarships at Hong Kong's tertiary institutions to students who combine outstanding academic performance with a strong commitment to serving the community. The Graduate Scholarship at the University of Cambridge is open to applicants who are enrolling in a full-time Masters or PhD degree programme, and are ordinarily resident and have permanent residency in Hong Kong. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. Approximately 3 awards are available annually. Applicants should show evidence of outstanding leadership and teamwork, commitment to serving and improving the lives of others, and strength of character expressed through activities inside or outside school, personal accomplishments, or community commitments.
King's College Studentships
King's College at the University of Cambridge offers studentships to partially or fully support a small number of applicants based on a variety of eligibility criteria. These studentships are available for both PhD and Masters students pursuing full-time or, in exceptional cases, part-time study. The awards may cover fees (both home and international) and/or contributions towards maintenance costs. The exact amounts can vary, and the College encourages applications from anyone who wishes to apply. King's College may partner with other funders for some of these studentships. Awards are made based on financial need (including hardship), academic merit, and other criteria including students whose parents and grandparents did not attend university, those from under-represented backgrounds, and those with other specific circumstances. Approximately 10 studentships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Award recipients are expected to submit updates on their work for reports to donors and for possible inclusion in College publications, and may be asked to describe their experience at King's and indicate their future intentions.
Corpus Singapore MPhil Studentship
The Corpus Singapore MPhil Studentship is offered by Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, and provides one studentship for applicants applying for any MPhil in the School of Arts and Humanities or School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The studentship covers international fees, maintenance stipend and associated costs for the duration of the MPhil program. To be eligible, students must have sole nationality of Singapore and have undertaken or be currently studying towards an undergraduate qualification at the National University of Singapore. The award is based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Recipients must submit an additional application form providing evidence of financial support received from the National University of Singapore or the government of Singapore during their course of study.
Cambridge Caribbean Scholarships
The Cambridge Caribbean Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD applicants from the Caribbean. The Scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. The Programme supports students of outstanding academic ability and it is hoped that alumni will form a cohort of talented people who contribute to the future development of the Caribbean region. Offered in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Trinity College, the scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa cost, student immigration health surcharge, and for PhD students, a research allowance. Approximately 3 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Awards are based on both academic merit and financial need, and the research area must contribute to the future development of the Caribbean region.
Williams Papworth Studentship
The Williams Papworth Studentship provides full or partial support for students from the Tibetan Plateau or surrounding countries or regions. Preference may be given to applicants who are ethnically or culturally connected with the Himalayan region. The studentship is normally available for one-year postgraduate courses. Consideration will be given only in exceptional circumstances to those seeking support for PhDs or who have spent extended periods of time studying in universities in Western Europe, USA, Canada or Australia. The Studentship seeks to support students committed to the practical application of knowledge and/or the development of ideas. The potential of the applicant to make a significant, positive and forward-looking contribution to his/her own community and the wider world is overall more important than the subject of study, ethnicity or religious affiliation. Past students have studied Criminology, Veterinary Science, Business, Conservation Leadership, Linguistics and Education. Applications from those wishing to study other academic disciplines are also welcome although preference will not normally be given to those wishing to study Social Anthropology. This scholarship is offered in partnership with Bill and Hilary Papworth through the Cambridge Trust. The value of the Studentship will be determined by the level of funding available to the recipient from personal or other sources. Approximately 2 awards are available per year, tenable at any College at the University of Cambridge.
Reuben Cambridge Postgraduate Scholarship
The Reuben Cambridge Postgraduate Scholarship is available to postgraduate applicants from Israel who are ordinarily resident in Israel. Up to 3 scholarships (2 x Masters and 1 x PhD) may be offered each academic year. This fund is offered in partnership with the Reuben Foundation. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa cost, student immigration health surcharge, and provides an additional £1,500 per annum toward international travel and research costs. Preference will be given to students who have not previously studied outside Israel. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. For PhD students, the Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up.
Kaho Cambridge Graduate Scholarship in Japanese Studies
The Kaho Cambridge Graduate Scholarship is available to applicants for a PhD in the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies (Japanese Studies) whose research aims to place Japan within the wider context of the world. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. This fund is offered in partnership with Pan Asian Association (PAA). The scholarship covers home and international fees as well as maintenance costs for the duration of the PhD course. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up. Awards are based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. One scholarship is available for the 2026/27 academic year.
William Wyse Studentship
The William Wyse Studentship is intended for the promotion of study and research in the Science of Social Anthropology. Studentships are awarded by competition and are tenable at any College at the University of Cambridge. The Studentship is normally tenable for three years and will not be renewable thereafter, though the Electors have discretion to award it for a shorter period. The emoluments cover University and College fees (excluding the year in which the student will undertake field research) and maintenance, but do not include fieldwork expenses. Students may apply for maintenance cover while on fieldwork but will be expected to meet additional field expenses, including travel, from other sources. Approximately two awards are available each year.
NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies
The NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies are awarded to support either MPhil or PhD students pursuing research in Japanese studies at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers the university composition fee (both home and international rates) and provides a contribution towards maintenance costs. This award is offered through the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, specifically the Department of East Asian Studies. The scholarship is based on academic merit and typically one award is available per year. Recipients are required to submit a brief report to the section and sponsor during their tenure.
Wright Rogers Law Scholarships
The Wright Rogers Law Scholarships are awarded annually to support students pursuing study or research in the Laws of England at the University of Cambridge. Two scholarships are available through election each August. Candidates must have successfully completed a degree at a university or similar institution in the United Kingdom and have spent at least one year studying law. Scholars are required to carry out study or research relating to the Laws of England under the direction of the Electors. The scholarships are tenable for one year in the first instance beginning October 1st, with scholars eligible for re-election for up to two additional years. The annual value of each scholarship is at least £3,000, with the final amount determined by the Electors after considering other financial resources available to the scholar. Awards are made based on both academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Cambridge Scholarship
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants who are citizens of Japan and demonstrate an interest in fostering Anglo-Japanese relations. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject excluding premium rate courses. Offered in partnership with the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, this scholarship provides comprehensive support for international students. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. Approximately one award is available each year for the 2026/27 academic year. The award is based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit, and is designed to support Japanese students pursuing full-time Masters degrees at Cambridge while promoting cultural exchange between the UK and Japan.
Pemanda Monappa Scholarship
The Pemanda Monappa Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from India in the following subjects: Biological Sciences (excluding Medicine and Veterinary Medicine); Computer Science; Economics; English Literature; Law; Physical Sciences; Technology. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is offered in partnership with the Pemanda Monappa Scholarship Fund and covers international tuition fees and maintenance costs for the full duration of the Masters course. Applicants should have a close connection with one of the following Indian States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, or Tamil Nadu. A close connection is defined as having completed a first degree at a recognized university in one of those States, or having been born in one of those States, or having completed the larger part of their school education in one of those States. One award is available for the 2026/27 academic year, and the scholarship is awarded based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Hill Foundation Scholarship
The Hill Foundation Scholarship is available to applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in the Russian Federation and who are applying to any full-time Master's or PhD courses at the University of Cambridge. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. Offered in partnership with The Hill Foundation, the scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and an annual travel allowance. Approximately 14 scholarships are awarded annually. It is the intention of both the Foundation and the Cambridge Trust that graduates of the programme make a meaningful contribution to the development of Russia and promote east/west understanding. The scholarship is awarded based on both academic merit and financial need. PhD scholarships may be extended for up to 6 months to support the writing-up period upon application.
Bhutan King's Scholarship at the University of Cambridge
The Bhutan King's Scholarship is available to Masters applicants who are resident citizens of Bhutan. The scholarship is tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge and is offered in partnership with The Kidu Foundation. This prestigious scholarship provides comprehensive funding support including full international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and travel expenses. The scholarship aims to support outstanding students from Bhutan pursuing graduate education at Cambridge, with the expectation that scholars will return to Bhutan after completing their degree to contribute to the nation's development. Priority is given to applicants in fields that align with national development priorities, including Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, International Relations, Law, Management, Mathematics and Science, Political Science, Public Health and Medicine, and Public Policy. One scholarship is awarded annually, and the selection is based on both academic merit and financial need.
Commonwealth (Cambridge) Scholarship
The Commonwealth (Cambridge) Scholarship is available to applicants from developing member countries of the Commonwealth, at Masters or PhD level in any subject. It is tenable at any College at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship is offered in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The award covers full international fees, maintenance allowance, and one return economy airfare. Approximately 10 scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants must apply via an external application to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission as well as opting into this fund in the funding section of the Cambridge admissions application. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission publishes a list of eligible subjects each year, and applicants must check with them for funding call deadlines and details of the application process. The Trust's awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July, with awards made on an ongoing basis throughout that period.
PhD Studentship under Supervision of Dr Jenny Zhang
A PhD studentship for international or UK nationality students available starting October 2026 or sooner to join a highly collaborative project within the 'SOLARSPOON' consortium funded by the European Innovations Council. The project will be based primarily within Dr Jenny Zhang's laboratory at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, working closely with Prof Erwin Reisner's team at the same department, in addition to four other international organisations. The project aims to develop an all-in-one biohybrid device for the solar-driven production of food ingredients, with a focus on developing a biophotoanode comprised of microorganisms that are compatible in food production conditions. The student will explore a number of bioelectrochemical and materials fabrication techniques, and later will work with world experts in additive manufacturing to incorporate it into new devices. The student will also be expected to carry out bioelectrode fabrication and in-depth characterisation, using techniques including 3D-printing, electrochemistry, spectroscopies and microscopies. They will be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams, in particular, they will work closely with materials scientists and engineers to test the output of the electrodes with the context of biohybrid devices. The candidate will gain a wide range of technical experience relevant to biotechnology development, as well as personal development and leadership skills. This is a fully-funded PhD studentship covering fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance support for the duration of the PhD course.
Hughes Hall Cambridge International Scholarship
The Hughes Hall Cambridge International Scholarship is awarded annually in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust to support outstanding international PhD students at the University of Cambridge. One scholarship is awarded each year for full-time PhD study in any subject, providing comprehensive funding that covers both tuition fees at the international rate and maintenance costs for all three fee-paying years. Applicants must specify Hughes Hall as their first-choice college in their university application. The scholarship is available to applicants from all countries except the UK and Ireland who are paying fees at the overseas rate. It is tenable for up to three fee-paying years, subject to annual review, with the possibility of extension funding for up to 6 months. The award is not available to applicants who have already secured full funding from other grant-giving bodies or to students who have already commenced their doctoral studies. Selection is based on academic merit, and recipients are required to submit a yearly Scholarship Report.
The Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr Scholarship at Cambridge University
The Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr Scholarship at Cambridge University is available to applicants from Canada to undertake the LLM (Master of Law). The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. Offered in partnership with The Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies (CIALS), this scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa cost, and student immigration health surcharge. Approximately 2 awards are made annually. Applicants must apply via an external application to the funding partner as well as opting into this fund in the funding section of the Cambridge admissions application in order to be considered. The basis of award includes both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. Applicants must meet the conditions set out by CIALS, demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria determined by CIALS, and be nominated by the Selection Committee of CIALS.
Jardine Cambridge Graduate Scholarship
The Jardine Cambridge Graduate Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD applicants from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam who demonstrate leadership traits and a commitment to serving the community. The scholarship is awarded in any academic subject excluding premium rate courses and is tenable at 4 Cambridge Colleges: Downing, Magdalene, Peterhouse or Trinity. Offered in partnership with the Jardine Foundation, the scholarship covers full international tuition fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, economy airfares to and from the UK, and academic development funds for research fieldwork, conference attendance, or database access. Approximately 5 scholarships are awarded annually for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is based on both financial need and academic merit, with candidates selected for leadership potential and community service commitment. PhD students may receive up to an additional 6 months of maintenance funding for writing up upon application.
Ivan D Jankovic PhD Studentship
A studentship providing full support (fees and maintenance) to a citizen of the Republic of Serbia to undertake doctoral studies in any subject at the University of Cambridge, tenable for up to three years with maintenance extendable for a further six months. Candidates applying for this studentship should make an application to the University of Cambridge for acceptance on a recognised PhD programme. It is a condition of the award that the successful candidate becomes a member of Clare Hall. The studentship covers international student fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. The award is based on both financial need and academic merit, and recipients are required to report to the donor.
Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship
The Chevening/Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from all Chevening eligible countries. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject, excluding premium rate courses. Offered in partnership with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office / Chevening, this prestigious award provides comprehensive financial support for outstanding individuals who demonstrate the potential to rise to positions of leadership and influence. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and additional benefits including an arrival allowance, events and engagement travel allowance, homeward departure allowance, and return economy class airfare. Approximately 20 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants must possess strong personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting leadership potential, hold a degree equivalent to at least a good UK second-class honours degree, and have completed at least two years of work or equivalent experience. Successful applicants must demonstrate intention to return to their home country at the end of the study period. The scholarship is part of the UK government's prestigious Chevening programme, which aims to develop global leaders and build lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision-makers.
Aker Scholarship at University of Cambridge
The Aker Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD applicants from Norway or with a strong link to Norway. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. This fund is offered in partnership with Anne Grete Eidsvig and Kjell Inge Røkkes Charitable Foundation for Education, Norway. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and economy airfare to and from the UK at the start and end of study. Approximately 10 awards are available annually. PhD scholarships may be extended for up to 6 additional months of maintenance support for the writing-up period upon application. Award selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Successful applicants must agree to the Aker Scholarship's terms and conditions.
Turkish Education Foundation (UK) Cambridge Masters Scholarship
The Turkish Education Foundation (UK) Cambridge Masters Scholarship is a funding opportunity for Turkish students undertaking a Masters degree at the University of Cambridge. The Turkish Education Foundation UK (TEV UK) is a charitable organisation established with the aim of supporting and improving the access to education for young people from Turkey who are academically able but in need of financial assistance. The scholarship is available for any subject and is tenable at any College at Cambridge. The award covers international fees, maintenance costs, student visa cost, and the student immigration health surcharge. Approximately 3 scholarships are awarded annually. No separate application is required beyond the standard University of Cambridge admission application, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to the chosen course. The basis of the award considers both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Charlie Perkins Cambridge Scholarship
The Charlie Perkins Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters or PhD applicants from Australia who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. This fund is offered in partnership with the Charlie Perkins Scholarship Trust and Cambridge Australia Scholarships. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance costs, student immigration health surcharge, and travel costs to and from the UK at the commencement and conclusion of the scholarship. Approximately 2 awards are available per year. For PhD students, the Trust may provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up, though this is not automatic. Awards are made on the basis of both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The Trust's awards period runs from the beginning of March to the end of July with decisions made on an ongoing basis throughout that period.
Vicky Noon Cambridge Scholarship
The Vicky Noon Cambridge Scholarship is available to undergraduate and Masters applicants from Pakistan. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge in the fields of Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences or Humanities and Social Sciences. Premium rate courses are excluded. PhD applicants are also considered on occasion. Offered in partnership with the Noon Educational Foundation, the scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge. Scholarships will normally only be awarded to applicants who have not previously studied outside Pakistan. The award is made on the basis of academic merit and financial need, including hardship considerations.
The Quantedge – Cambridge Masters Scholarship
The Quantedge-Cambridge Masters Scholarship was established in 2020 by the Quantedge Foundation, a philanthropic foundation based in Singapore. The Scholarship is available annually to support two students who have been awarded 'refugee status' in the UK, or have formerly held refugee status, or are from an area of instability/conflict, to study for a full-time MPhil at King's College, Cambridge. Applicants for other one-year Masters courses may also be considered. The Scholarship is intended to fully cover the University Composition Fee and the recommended Maintenance costs for two students. Candidates that already have existing partial funding are also welcome to apply. It is possible that King's College will partner with other funders for these Scholarships. The holder of the Scholarship will be expected to submit updates on their work for use in reports to the donors, and for possible inclusion in College print and digital publications. They may also be asked to describe their experience at King's and indicate their intentions for the future. The scholarship covers fees for home and international students, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge.
Wolfson OCS Kenya MPhil Scholarship
The Oxford & Cambridge Society of Kenya (OCS Kenya) has partnered with Wolfson College and the Cambridge Trust to fund this award, which covers the cost of fees and maintenance for a one-year Masters' course for a student from Kenya who requires financial assistance in order to study at Cambridge. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including international fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge. Preference is given to applicants who list Wolfson College as their first or second choice in their admissions application. Applicants should intend to return to Kenya at the end of their postgraduate study and must have gained, or be about to gain, a high standard in a first degree from a recognised university.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science
This four-year doctoral training programme in Aerosol Science is part of the multi-institutional EPSRC Aerosol Science Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) and aims to provide scientists and engineers with a broad overview of the aerosol science sector in addition to in-depth training in detailed measurements, analysis and application approaches. The initial full-time training phase of the doctoral training programme is aimed at building skills through taking taught courses at the University of Bristol, followed by a thematic broadening research placement that allows for complementary skills building. The taught courses provide training in the underlying physical science governing the properties and transformation of aerosols. Final research projects are agreed upon at the start of the PhD and will be advertised for students to select. The CDT operates in collaboration with the Universities of Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Imperial College London, Surrey and Manchester. The majority of awards are made to Home students, but up to 30% may be made to International (including EU) students. International students receiving UKRI funding are automatically eligible for the University Fee Bursary Scheme to cover the difference between the Home and International fee rates.
Commonwealth Shared Cambridge Scholarship
The Commonwealth Shared Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from certain developing member countries of the Commonwealth. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in courses of study relevant to the development of the applicant's home country. This fund is offered in partnership with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, and one return economy airfare. Successful applicants are required to return to their home country within one month of the end of the scholarship. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission publishes a list of eligible subjects each year, focusing on areas relevant to development. Eligible courses include MPhil programs in Biological Sciences, Conservation Leadership, Development Studies, Global Risk and Resilience, Population Health Sciences, Past and Future Climates, and Engineering for Sustainable Development.
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships provide the most talented PhD students with life-changing opportunities to research and study at the University of Cambridge. The Programme offers generous fully-funded Scholarships, which include fees at the Home or Overseas rate, maintenance funding, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and other research-related expenses. These Scholarships support PhD students from any part of the world, and in any discipline. All applicants who are assessed as being academically excellent by their Department or Faculty are eligible to be considered for an award. The Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme (HDPSP) was established in February 2019 thanks to an extraordinarily generous donation from the David and Claudia Harding Foundation, the biggest single gift made to a university in the UK by a British philanthropist. Approximately 40 awards are available each year. A personal research allowance of up to £6,000 is available to Scholars over the duration of their course for personal research expenses, including textbooks, laptops, membership fees for Academic Associations, and conference attendance. The HDPSP also covers the cost of economy travel for bringing the Scholar from their usual place of residence to Cambridge and to return home at the end of the course.
Khazanah Cambridge Scholarship
The Khazanah Cambridge Scholarship is available to applicants from Malaysia for undergraduate or postgraduate study. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. This fund is offered in partnership with Yayasan Khazanah. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding including international fees, maintenance allowance, and one return economy airfare. Recipients are required to return to work in Malaysia for the number of years equal to the length of their scholarship (minimum 2 years). Priority is given to fields including Biosciences, Business, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Finance, Law, Material Sciences, Nanotechnology, and Public Health. Approximately 5 awards are available annually. Applicants must apply both via an external application to Yayasan Khazanah and through the Cambridge admissions application funding section.
Jameel Education Foundation Cambridge Scholarship
The Jameel Education Foundation Cambridge Scholarship is available to PhD applicants from 36 countries including Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Gambia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in the following subjects (excluding premium rate courses): Biological Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Physical Sciences and Technology. Priority will be given to applicants whose research is considered likely to contribute to the future development of their home country or region. Offered in partnership with the Jameel Education Foundation UK, this scholarship provides comprehensive support for international PhD students to pursue full-time doctoral research at Cambridge. The award covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, research expenses, skills training expenses, and academic travel expenses. Scholars may apply for additional stipend for dependents living with them in Cambridge during the course of the PhD, including spouse/partner and up to two children. The scholarship does not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up.
G-Research Mathematics PhD Studentship
In 2026, two studentships funded by a generous donation from G-Research, will be awarded to outstanding postgraduate students undertaking PhDs within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics with a preference for those working on machine learning and AI modelling. Funding is available for one Home fee status student and one Overseas fee status student. The successful candidates will join a cohort of postgraduate students supported by G-Research across the University. This studentship provides comprehensive funding covering university fees for both home and international students, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, immigration health surcharge, and a conference/travel grant of £1,500 per annum. Additionally, a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom is provided where applicable. The award duration is 42 months (3.5 years) and is extendable when formal sick leave or parental leave is granted. Additional career development opportunities and relationship with G-Research are offered, including bi-annual career mentorship meetings with a G-Research Quantitative Researcher, a place on the company's Spring into Quant Finance Program during the second year, presentation and seminar invitations, annual dinners, and brand ambassador status. Awards are granted on the basis of academic merit. Successful applicants may be contacted during their course by the Department and/or CUDAR to provide a short account of their progress and experience at DAMTP for reporting purposes to the donors of this award.
The Silverstrand Scholarship in Conservation Leadership
Selwyn College offers the Silverstrand Scholarship for 2026 entry in the Conservation Leadership programme. The scholarship offers the University Composition Fee for International Students, as well as a maintenance stipend and a settling in fee. The scholarship is open to exceptionally well-qualified candidates who intend to study at Selwyn College for an MPhil in Conservation Leadership. Postgraduates of any university may apply and candidates from South East Asia are particularly encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants must have applied for admission, or already received an offer of admission to the University of Cambridge. The scholarship will be tenable for one year. Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner, indicating their preference for Selwyn College. The successful applicant will be selected by the College, in consultation with the Conservation Leadership course.
Inlaks Cambridge Scholarship
The Inlaks Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD applicants from India. It is offered in partnership with the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the Cambridge Trust. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and other costs to be confirmed. Approximately 5 awards are available per year. The scholarship is tenable at any College at the University of Cambridge for the full duration of the course. For PhD students only, the Trust may provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support the writing-up period upon application. Applicants must apply through both an external application to the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the Cambridge admissions application funding section. The scholarship is not available in certain fields including Business, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, Film Studies, Indian Studies without contemporary relevance, Medicine, and Music. Awards are based on academic merit and financial need.
Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Lord Choudrey International Scholarship
The college intends to award one Cambridge Trust Gonville & Caius Lord Choudrey International Scholarship to support one PhD student from Pakistan in any subject for 3 years, with a preference for Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences subjects (excluding Law and Judge Business School-run courses). This fully funded PhD Scholarship is being offered in partnership with the Cambridge Trust and covers University course fees (overseas fee status); full maintenance costs at UKRI rate and pre-arrival costs. The Cambridge Trust will contribute 50% of the costs and the College will contribute 50% of the costs. The final value of the Studentship is determined after consideration of the successful candidate's income from other sources. Candidates are expected to be of outstanding academic ability. Tenure of the scholarship is conditional upon the elected student being accepted for admission to the University by the Postgraduate Admissions Office. Preference is given to those who put Caius as their first-preference college, and the successful candidate must be willing to transfer college if Caius is not already their first-preference college.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is designed to provide talented students from all over Africa with fully-funded opportunities to complete their Master's training, grow in transformative leadership, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in Africa and beyond. The program covers full tuition costs, visa and travel costs, living stipend, laptop allowance, and travel to the UK. Prospective Scholars can apply to the majority of Master's courses available at the University of Cambridge. The program aims to develop transformative leaders who will contribute to sustainable futures for Africa. As part of the selection process, prospective Scholars must demonstrate their personal commitment to contributing to sustainable futures for Africa through a supplementary scholarship statement. All students are required to attend induction programmes, termly leadership sessions, and participate in post-course programming at an African partner institution for three to six months after completing their studies.
University of Central Asia Cambridge Scholarship
The University of Central Asia Cambridge Scholarship is available for Masters and PhD applicants from Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan. Priority will be given to applicants from the University of Central Asia's Founding States: the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in the following fields: Computer Science; Media & Communications; Earth and Environmental Sciences, Development Economics; Engineering, Cultural Heritage and Society and Public Policy. Offered in partnership with the University of Central Asia, the scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and airfare. UCA reimburses the initial economy airfare to the UK and will reimburse up to one return economy flight per academic year between the student's country of residence and the UK. Each scholarship recipient will be required to work for a certain number of years after completion of their studies at the University of Cambridge, either at UCA or within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), subject to suitable employment being available. The duration of this commitment period will be two years for scholarship recipients who gained a Masters or MPhil degree, and four years for those who gained a PhD degree.
Ho Tim Foundation Scholarship at Hughes Hall
This award is open to students who hold, or expect to hold, a first-class degree or equivalent from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, have been a member of S H Ho College, and who are applying to Hughes Hall (as their first choice of College) to study in Cambridge. It is for study at the master's level (MPhil or equivalent) with no restriction as to the field of study. The scholarship will cover the University Composition Fee, a settling in grant, a maintenance allowance at the standard rate and the cost of one economy class return airfare between Hong Kong and London. The funding for these scholarships has kindly been provided by the Ho Tim Foundation. Recipients are required to submit a yearly Scholarship Report. This is a highly competitive award based on academic merit for outstanding graduates from S H Ho College at CUHK pursuing master's degrees at Cambridge University.
Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship
The Cambridge Toshiba Japan and the World Graduate Scholarship is available to applicants for a PhD in the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies whose research aims to place Japan within the wider context of the world. The scholarship is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge. Offered in partnership with the Toshiba International Foundation, this scholarship provides comprehensive support covering home and international tuition fees, maintenance costs, and student immigration health surcharge. One scholarship is awarded annually for the full duration of the PhD program, with potential extension support for up to 6 months of writing-up period upon application. The award is based on both academic merit and financial need.
Brockmann Cambridge Scholarship
The Brockmann Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants from Mexico, in any subject except Master of Business, Executive Master of Business Administration and Global EMBA, Master of Finance and Executive Master of Accounting. The scholarship is tenable at any College and is offered in partnership with The Becas Magdalena O.Vda de Brockmann Foundation. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge for the duration of the course. Approximately 2 awards are made annually. Successful applicants must agree to return and work in Mexico within six months of completing their degree (or within one year if authorized for professional practices in the UK), and must repay 30% of the Brockmann Foundation's portion of the scholarship interest-free upon return to Mexico. Applicants must have completed a four-year undergraduate degree showing good academic progress and must apply both through the Brockmann Foundation's external website and through the Cambridge admissions application.
Roberta Sykes Cambridge Scholarship
The Roberta Sykes Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters or PhD applicants from Australia who are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. This fund is offered in partnership with The Aurora Education Foundation and Cambridge Australia Scholarships. The scholarship covers international student fees, maintenance costs, student immigration health surcharge, and travel costs to and from the UK at the commencement and conclusion of the scholarship. Approximately 2 awards are available per year. PhD recipients may apply for up to 6 additional months of maintenance funding to support the writing-up period. Applicants must be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and have been awarded, or be about to be awarded, an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. The scholarship is awarded based on both financial need and academic merit.
Beit Cambridge Scholarship
The Beit Cambridge Scholarship is available to Masters applicants normally resident in Zambia, Zimbabwe or Malawi. The scholarship is tenable at any College and in any subject excluding premium rate courses. Offered in partnership with The Beit Trust, this award covers international fees, maintenance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, TB and biometric costs, airfare to and from the UK, arrival and departure allowances, and laptop allowance where requested by the scholar. Approximately 2 awards are available annually. Applicants must show evidence of intention to return to their home country at the end of the period of study. Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to at least a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university, and priority will be given to candidates who already have some work experience. The scholarship is awarded based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit.
Taiwan Cambridge Scholarship
The Taiwan Cambridge Scholarship is available to PhD applicants from Taiwan in any subject and is tenable at any College. This scholarship is offered in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan). The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge for the duration of the PhD course. Approximately five scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarship does not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up on application. Applicants must apply via an external application to the funding partner (Ministry of Education Taiwan) as well as opting into this fund in the funding section of the Cambridge admissions application. Awards are based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The award is available for courses starting in the 2026/27 academic year.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
The Cambridge Trust International Scholarships are offered to applicants who are from countries other than the United Kingdom or Ireland who are highly ranked by their prospective Departments within the University. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic ability and research potential, examination results, and references. The financial situation of applicants does not affect selection. The scholarships are tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. Approximately 63 scholarships are awarded annually to support PhD students throughout their course duration. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. Trust scholarships do not automatically fund the optional PhD writing-up period, but the Trust may, on application, provide up to a further 6 months of maintenance to support writing up.
Cambridge Thai Foundation Scholarship
The Cambridge Thai Foundation Scholarship is available to applicants from Thailand at all degree levels: Undergraduate, Masters or PhD. It is tenable at any College of the University of Cambridge and in any subject. The scholarship is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Thai Foundation and provides contribution towards cost of studies on a variable basis. Approximately 5 awards are available for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance, and other costs associated with studies. Awards are made based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit. The scholarship duration covers the full course length, and for PhD students, the Trust may provide up to an additional 6 months of maintenance support for the writing-up period upon application.
Fitzwilliam College Geoffrey and Anna Walker Studentship
The Geoffrey and Anna Walker Memorial Fund was established in 2024, through a bequest from the estates of Geoffrey Walker (Life Fellow, Fitzwilliam College) and his wife Anna Walker. This fully funded PhD studentship supports postgraduate students, either Home or Overseas, undertaking Doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. The studentship prioritizes candidates in three areas: first, the subject of Catalan Studies within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics; second, the subject of Modern and Medieval Languages within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Studies and Linguistics; or third, cognate studies in the humanities (excluding media studies and information technology studies). An award of up to £55,000 is provided to include a full maintenance bursary and a contribution towards tuition fees. The studentship is intended to support promising doctoral researchers in these specific humanities fields for the duration of their PhD studies.
Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships
The Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships were created in 2016 to support talented scholars wanting to pursue a graduate degree in Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge. Awards are made for one year for MPhil students, or three years for PhD students. The scholarships support students in Japanese Studies admitted to postgraduate programmes, with preference given to those whose research aims to place Japan within the larger context of the world, either in a multilateral focus or through its disciplinary impact. The award covers fees for both home and international students as well as maintenance costs. Approximately 3 awards are available annually, with announcements typically made in March, though additional studentships may become available until July.
Trinity Studentship in Mathematics
The Trinity Studentship in Mathematics is a one-year studentship offered by Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. This studentship is specifically intended for students who wish to undertake research in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge but who are required by the Faculty of Mathematics to take, in the first instance, the course leading to the Master of Advanced Study (MASt). The award provides comprehensive support covering tuition fees for both home and international students, maintenance costs, student visa costs, immigration health surcharge, and a research emolument. Additionally, overseas students receive funding for a return ticket from their country of origin to the United Kingdom. Approximately four studentships are awarded annually on the basis of academic merit. The studentship covers the full course length and is not extendable beyond the duration of the MASt program.
J.Godfrey Essame Scholarship
The J.Godfrey Essame Scholarship is offered by Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge to support PhD students in Biblical Studies and Theology and Religious Studies. This prestigious scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering both fees and maintenance for the full duration of the PhD program. The scholarship awards approximately 4 studentships annually, with award values ranging from £2,000 to £45,000 per year depending on individual circumstances and needs. Recipients must be members of Emmanuel College and are automatically considered upon application to the college - no additional application is required. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and aims to enable outstanding scholars to pursue advanced research in theological and religious studies. Awardees are required to write a report for the award donor(s) during Easter Term as part of their obligations.
Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust 3 year research scholarship
The CPES Trust was established in 1985 by the Cambridge Political Economy Society, which produces the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Contributions to Political Economy, and the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society. Its stated aims are to advance the education of the public in political economy and related matters, and to promote research in matters pertaining to political economy and to publish the useful results of such research. The Trustees interpret research in political economy to include work of a theoretical, applied, interdisciplinary, history of thought or methodological nature, having a strong emphasis on realistic analysis, the development of critical perspectives, the provision and use of empirical evidence, and the construction of policy. Awarded biennially, this scholarship is intended to provide funding for three years of PhD research. The scholarship competition is open to candidates who have been accepted (or expect to be accepted by 30th September) by the University as Graduate Students beginning a PhD programme within the field of Political Economy in any Faculty or Department of the University of Cambridge. This Scholarship is not open to current University Postgraduate Students who have already commenced their three years of PhD research, nor is the scholarship open to students who are about to commence the MPhil degree for the purpose of advanced training prior to undertaking PhD research. The Trust may offer the successful candidate either a full scholarship or a fees-only award. The full scholarship covers payment of university and college fees, and a maintenance grant (which for the academic year 2025/26 is £20,780). Applications are open to citizens of European Union Countries and overseas students. The Trust particularly encourages well-qualified candidates who are UK citizens to apply, though decisions on the award of the Scholarship will be on academic merit and on the relevance of the proposed research to the aims of the Trust. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and the relevance of the proposed research to the aims of the Trust. A one-page end-of-year report is requested at the end of each academic year, giving a summary of activities.
Jesus College Suzano Scholarship
The Jesus College Suzano Scholarship is awarded to a postgraduate member of Jesus College of Brazilian nationality who is to be admitted for Masters study connected to the environment, sustainability, ecology or conservation. The scholarship is possible due to a generous donation to Jesus College from Suzano, a Brazilian multinational company producing pulp and manufacturing paper products from Eucalyptus. The scholarship covers international fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge for the duration of the course. Two awards are available annually, with recipients selected on the basis of academic merit.
The Chujiro Aoi Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies
This scholarship supports MPhil students pursuing Japanese studies at the University of Cambridge. The award provides comprehensive financial support covering both home and international fees as well as maintenance costs for the duration of the MPhil course. Named after Chujiro Aoi, this scholarship recognizes academic merit and aims to support outstanding students in advancing their knowledge of Japanese studies. Recipients are required to submit a brief report to the department and sponsor upon completion.
Gould Studentship in English Literature
The Gould Studentship funds a one-year Masters Course in English Literature at the University of Cambridge. The award is offered by Trinity College and provides comprehensive support for graduate study including tuition fees for both home and international students, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. The studentship also includes a Research Emolument of £500 per annum and covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom for overseas students. One studentship is awarded annually on the basis of academic merit.
Mitsubishi Group Cambridge MPhil Scholarship in Japanese Studies
The Mitsubishi Group Cambridge MPhil Scholarship in Japanese Studies is a prestigious scholarship designed to support students pursuing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering both tuition fees (for home and international students) and maintenance costs. The scholarship is valued at approximately £50,000 annually and is awarded for the full duration of the course. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and is intended to enable outstanding students to pursue advanced study in Japanese studies at Cambridge. Recipients are required to submit a brief report to the section and the sponsor upon completion of their studies.
Trinity Hall - Studentship for the MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms
Trinity Hall offers a fully-funded (covering University Composition Fee and student maintenance) or partially-funded Studentship for the MPhil in Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms at the University of Cambridge. This studentship is designed to support students pursuing this specialized master's program focusing on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, data science, and algorithmic systems. The award can cover home or international fees along with maintenance costs, with values ranging from £5,000 to £52,000 annually depending on the level of funding awarded. This studentship is only tenable as a member of Trinity Hall, so applicants must be willing to transfer to the college if offered funding. Please note this studentship may not be awarded every year, and selection is based on academic merit.
G-Research Trinity PhD Studentship
In 2026, one studentship funded by a generous donation from G-Research will be awarded to an outstanding postgraduate student undertaking a PhD within the Departments of either Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, or Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics, with a preference for those working on machine learning and AI modelling. Funding is available for one Home fee status student. The successful candidate will join a cohort of postgraduate students supported by G-Research across the University. Additional career development opportunities and relationship with G-Research are offered. These include a bi-annual career mentorship meeting with a G-Research Quantitative Researcher, a place on the company's Spring into Quant Finance Program during second year, presentation and seminar invitations, annual dinner, and brand ambassador status. The studentship covers fees, maintenance, and includes a conference/travel grant of £1500 per annum.
Wolfson College Masters Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs from Emerging Economies
The Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs from Emerging Economies provides at least £25,000 for one student pursuing a Masters'-level course at the University of Cambridge. While not guaranteed, the College has in the past been able to partner with other funding bodies to cover the full estimated cost of the recipient's overseas fees and maintenance, increasing the full value of the award to as much as £53,000. The scholarship is funded by a generous anonymous donor who wishes to support female students from overseas who have resided since birth and are citizens of countries defined as developing by the OECD, and who are pursuing a full-time Masters course intended to prepare them to return to their home country and develop or improve business opportunities there. The scholarship is intended to expand the role of women, particularly those wishing to start or develop their own business, in economies where they have been historically under-represented.
Lucy Cavendish City University of Hong Kong Scholarships
Lucy Cavendish College, in partnership with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), offers 20 fully funded Masters scholarships to support exceptional postgraduate students. Students from all universities are eligible to apply for this funding. The scholarships are for full-time, one-year Masters programmes, including LLM and MCL but excluding MBA and MAST. In addition to academic merit, priority will be given to students from groups that are underrepresented in postgraduate study, as well as students who may have faced an educational or socio-economic disadvantage. The scholarships cover both home and international fees plus maintenance costs, ranging from £30,000 to £60,000 annually for the duration of the course.
TUK Foundation Scholarship
The Thomas and Ulla Kolbeck (TUK) Foundation aims to address the global societal challenges of the 21st century. As an independent foundation, it is focused on the fields of the humanities and social sciences, and awards research fellowships to doctoral students and other postgraduates in this context. The TUK Foundation has offered to support one student on the University's MPhil in the Ethics of AI, Data and Algorithms who demonstrates a track record of academic excellence, a commitment to work for the good of society, and a connection to Germany. The scholarship covers full fees (both home and international rates) and maintenance for the duration of the course. The recipient will be required to visit the TUK Foundation Day and give a short presentation on their research, with travel costs covered by the foundation. Additionally, any subsequent academic publications resulting from the recipient's research must be made open access with proper attribution.
The Lakshmi Scholarship Programme
The Lakshmi Scholarship Programme provides one scholarship to a student from Krea University pursuing a Masters degree at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is administered by Lucy Cavendish College, and preference is given to those who put Lucy Cavendish College as their first choice college. The scholarship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge. The award value ranges from £50,000 to £60,000 annually and is available for the duration of the course. This scholarship is specifically designed to support students from Krea University in India to pursue postgraduate studies at Cambridge.
Wolfson College Claudia Ullmann International Master's Scholarship
This scholarship provides full funding for an international student to undertake a one-year master's degree at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. The scholarship will be available for a full-time master's degree in fields related to healthcare, in the humanities, and in music. The award covers both international tuition fees and maintenance expenses for the duration of the course. Preference will be given to students whose study or research contributes towards a practical impact beyond academia. The scholarship is valued at £60,000 annually and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants must specify Wolfson College as their first or second preference in their admissions application.
Leon Brittan Studentship in European Studies
The Leon Brittan Studentship in European Studies is intended to support an outstanding candidate in the field of European Studies for one-year postgraduate courses. The Studentship is funded by a number of generous donations made in memory of Lord Brittan of Spennithorne (1939-2015), who was an undergraduate at Trinity College, and who, among other distinctions, served as Vice-President of the European Commission. The award supports students pursuing the LLM with an intended focus on European Law, or an MPhil with a significant focus related to Europe offered by various departments including the Faculty of History, the Faculty of Economics, the Department of Politics and International Studies, the Department of the History and Philosophy of Science, the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (for European and Comparative Studies) or the Department of Land Economy. The studentship covers tuition fees for both home and international students, maintenance costs, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and provides a research emolument of £500 per annum. It also covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom for overseas students.
Henry Arthur Hollond LLM Studentship in Law
The Henry Arthur Hollond Studentship in Law is intended for students who wish to undertake the LLM at the University of Cambridge. The studentship is offered by Trinity College and provides comprehensive funding including tuition fees for both home and international students, maintenance costs, student visa expenses, immigration health surcharge, and a research emolument. Partial awards covering a proportion of costs may also be made depending on merit and available funding. If two or more candidates of outstanding merit are presented, preference may be given to candidates specialising in non-commercial areas of law and/or to candidates who are intending to pursue an academic career rather than to practise law. The award also covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom for overseas students. The studentship is awarded for the duration of the one-year LLM course and is not extendable. Selection is based on academic merit and applicants must apply through the University of Cambridge's admissions application portal. Recipients must be willing to transfer to Trinity College if not already affiliated.
Knox Studentship for French Students
The Knox Studentship is intended for citizens of France who wish to undertake a one-year postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge, leading to the MPhil degree, MASt, LLM, a Diploma or a Certificate. The studentship covers international tuition fees, maintenance costs, student visa expenses, immigration health surcharge, and includes a research emolument of £500 per annum. The award also covers the cost of a return ticket from France to the United Kingdom. Approximately two awards are available annually. A studentship may also be offered to students who are French citizens and conducting research leading to a doctoral degree at a French University, but whose work would clearly benefit from access for up to a year to library or laboratory resources in Cambridge. These candidates must be admitted to a Faculty as a visiting student, but will not be registered for any qualification at the University of Cambridge. The award is administered by Trinity College and is based on academic merit. The award duration covers the full length of the course. Applications are considered on the same timeline as the funding deadline for the course, with results announced by March 31, 2026.
Trinity External Research Studentship
Trinity External Research Studentships are intended for new incoming students who wish to undertake a PhD (or MPhil with an intention to continue to PhD) at the University of Cambridge. Honorary Trinity External Research Studentships may be awarded to those who receive a Research Council Studentship or equivalent. There is no separate application form to be considered for Trinity External Research Studentships - candidates who have been offered membership at Trinity College will automatically be considered on the basis of their University of Cambridge application. The value of these studentships will depend on the circumstances of the recipient and provides comprehensive support including fees, maintenance, visa costs, and a research emolument of £500 per annum. For PhD students, maintenance is provided for 3.5 years, and the program also covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom for overseas students.
Shoman International PhD Scholarship
Thanks to a generous gift to Wolfson College by Aysha and Omar Shoman, the College is able to offer a PhD award that will cover tuition (at the Overseas rate) and maintenance costs for a PhD candidate in any subject. The scholarship will last for the duration of the course and then pass to the next eligible student. This is a prestigious scholarship offered by Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge that provides full financial support for international PhD students. The award covers international tuition fees and provides maintenance support for the full duration of the PhD program, typically 3-7 years depending on the field of study. Awards are made on the basis of academic merit.
Psychology-TCRS Studentship in Depression Research, 2026 PHD ENTRY
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in Depression Research, to begin in October 2026. The studentship has been generously funded through a philanthropic donation and will cover full fees (UK or international) and a stipend for four years. The studentship is suited to an exceptional candidate proposing mechanistic research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. We particularly welcome proposals that align with the research interests of the Prediction and Learning Lab, led by Professor Rebecca Lawson, which focuses on prediction, learning, and mental health using computational approaches. Please note that this studentship does not support research involving animal models.
Herchel Smith Research Studentships
The Herchel Smith Research Studentships are among the most prestigious awards offered at the University of Cambridge, supporting outstanding PhD candidates in organic chemistry and related areas of the molecular life sciences. Award holders join a vibrant academic community of fellows and students, with opportunities to engage in regular events and network across disciplines. As part of the programme, students may apply to the Harvard University Lab Exchange programme, spending two to three months on a research project that broadens and enriches their academic experience. There is no separate application process for these studentships. Eligible candidates applying for PhD study in relevant departments are nominated by their departments, and awards are made on the basis of academic excellence.
Krishnan-Ang Studentship for Overseas Students in STEMM Disciplines
The Krishnan-Ang Studentship supports outstanding overseas postgraduate students undertaking a PhD in any STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) discipline at the University of Cambridge. In 2026, two Studentships will be awarded. The studentship funds overseas fees and maintenance for the duration of the PhD course. The award provides £65,000 annually, covering international student fees, living maintenance, student visa costs, and the student immigration health surcharge. Successful applicants will also receive a Research Emolument of £500 per annum for three years, as well as the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom. These Studentships are funded by generous donations from Eashwar Viswanathan Krishnan and Tzo Tze Ang, both Trinity College alumni who studied Natural Sciences and Electrical & Information Sciences respectively. Recipients must be willing to be affiliated with Trinity College and may be contacted during their course to provide progress updates for reporting to the donors.
Trinity China PhD Studentship
The Trinity China PhD Studentship is a fully-funded doctoral studentship offered by Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. This prestigious award supports research in life sciences or medicine, and/or requires from the applicant a demonstrated interest in or connection with China. The studentship provides comprehensive financial support including both home and international tuition fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, and student immigration health surcharge. Successful applicants will receive an annual Research Emolument of £500 and overseas students will have the cost of a return ticket from their country of origin to the United Kingdom covered. The award is tenable for the full duration of the PhD course. Recipients may be contacted during their studies by Trinity's Alumni Relations and Development Office to provide a short account of their progress and experience at Trinity College for reporting purposes to the donors of this award.
Prince Mahidol PhD Studentship for Thai students in Medicine or Biomedical Sciences
The Prince Mahidol Studentship at Trinity College is intended for Thai students who wish to undertake a PhD in Medicine or Biomedical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The Studentship is made possible through the generous support of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, named after Prince Mahidol of Songkla (1892-1929), who is widely regarded as the father of modern medicine and public health in Thailand. The award provides comprehensive funding valued at approximately £65,000 annually, covering international student fees, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, a research emolument of £500 per annum for 3 years, and the cost of a return ticket from Thailand to the United Kingdom. Maintenance is awarded for 3.5 to 4 years depending on the specific course. There is an expectation that studentship recipients will return to Thailand to contribute to the field of Medical and Biomedical science. One award is available for the 2026/27 academic year. Applicants must specify Trinity College as their first or second preference in their admissions application. The basis of the award is academic merit, and successful applicants may be contacted during their course to provide progress updates for reporting purposes to the donors.
Schilt Studentship for United States Students
The Schilt Studentship is intended to support citizens of the United States for a postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge. The award is offered by Trinity College and provides comprehensive financial support including tuition fees (both home and international rates), maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and other benefits. The studentship covers the full duration of the course and includes a Research Emolument of £500 per annum as well as the cost of a return ticket from the United States to the United Kingdom. Preference may be given to applicants proposing to study one of the following economics courses: MPhil degree in Economics, Economic Research or Economics and Finance; the Advanced Diploma in Economics; or a PhD in Economics. The award is granted on the basis of academic merit and one studentship is available for the 2026/27 academic year. Successful applicants may be contacted by Trinity College's Alumni Relations and Development Office to provide a short account of their progress and experience at Trinity for reporting to the donors of this award.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Each year Gates Cambridge offers approximately 75 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. These awards are split between two rounds, one for US citizens residing in the US, and another for all other eligible applicants. Approximately 55 of the 75 awards are available in the international round. In terms of the split between PhD and MPhil students, about two-thirds of the total 75 awards are offered to PhD students. The Gates Cambridge mission is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. It aims to achieve this mission by selecting outstanding scholars, providing them with support at one of the world's leading universities and facilitating community building at and beyond Cambridge. There are at least 225 Gates Cambridge Scholars from approximately 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time who pursue the full range of subjects available at the University and are spread across its departments and Colleges. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides funds to fully cover a scholars' non-controllable study costs. In addition to covering the University Composition Fee and a maintenance stipend, the Scholarship provides a wide range of funding beyond fees and maintenance which could add up to a total funding package of around £66,000 per year. This includes covering travel costs into and out of the UK at either end of your course, as well as visa costs and the NHS Immigration Health Surcharge. There are also discretionary components in the scholarship award such as Academic Development Funding, which can be used to attend conferences, and Dependant Children Allowance, if scholars bring their child(ren) with them to Cambridge. Candidates are assessed based on four criteria: academic excellence, reasons for choice of course, a commitment to improving the lives of others, and a capacity for leadership. During the tenure of their award, students will be required to sign in with the Trust each quarter to receive their maintenance payment and they will be asked to provide an annual progress report.
Masters of Finance Scholarship Programme
The Masters of Finance Scholarship Programme is a fully funded scholarship initiative provided by City University of Hong Kong to support students pursuing the Master of Finance degree through the City University of Hong Kong/Lucy Cavendish/Cambridge Judge Business School partnership. Six scholarships are available annually, with five reserved specifically for City University of Hong Kong students and one awarded at the discretion of Lucy Cavendish College. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering all major expenses for the duration of the Master of Finance course. The award includes full tuition fees for both home and international students, maintenance allowance, student visa costs, student immigration health surcharge, and flight expenses. With a total value of £79,076, this scholarship programme aims to support high-achieving students with financial need to pursue graduate-level education in finance at Cambridge. Recipients are selected based on a combination of academic merit and financial need considerations.
Masters of Finance Scholarship Programme
City University of Hong Kong provides six fully funded scholarships to support the City University of Hong Kong/Lucy Cavendish/Cambridge Judge Business School Masters in Finance Scholarship Programme. Five of these scholarships are reserved for City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) students, while the sixth is awarded at the discretion of Lucy Cavendish College. The scholarship covers all tuition fees (for both home and international students), maintenance costs, student visa expenses, immigration health surcharge, and flights. The programme is designed to support exceptional students pursuing a Master of Finance degree at the University of Cambridge through Lucy Cavendish College. Awards are made based on both financial need (including hardship) and academic merit, providing comprehensive support for the entire duration of the course.
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