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.