Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship was established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill as part of the founding of Churchill College, Cambridge. It fulfills his vision of deepening the US-UK partnership in order to advance science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic. The Foundation funds up to 18 scholarships per year, comprised of 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy. The Scholarships are for one year of Master's study (courses run between 9 and 12 months) at the University of Cambridge. The award covers tuition, roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and health surcharge, and a stipend set higher than the UK Research Council standard. Recipients are eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant, with the total value exceeding $80,000. In contrast to other scholarships that look for leadership potential or ambassadorial qualities, the Churchill Scholarship selects scholars on the basis of academic and research achievement, seeking to provide accomplished scientists, mathematicians, and engineers with the tools to maximize their future impact. Churchill Scholars are provided with a science communication workshop and science policy seminar, and are invited to engage with the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill through guided visits to Chartwell (his country home) in Kent and the Churchill War Rooms in London.