Scholarship

Alexander Crummell Scholarships

Queens' College, University of Cambridge Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Due in 59 days
Location

United Kingdom

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

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.

Duration 36 - 85 mo
1 award
Decision May-June

Who Can Apply

Region
United Kingdom
Residency
United Kingdom
Project in
United Kingdom
Applicants
individual
Priority for
racial_minorities, low_income, first_generation

Application Details

Interview Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal transcripts cover_letter

Review process

Eligible candidates will be contacted by the graduate office for interviews. Award based on financial need and academic merit.

Additional benefits

  • equipment
  • travel_support

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions