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Cambridge International Scholarship

Applications closed PhD Fully funded
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Award GBP 17,000 / per year Paid per year. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline May 30, 2026 Deadline passed
Duration 3 Years How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type Fully funded Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.

About this scholarship

What this award covers and who it is designed to support.

Administered by the Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust, the Cambridge International Scholarships aim to attract the most academically outstanding PhD candidates worldwide. Each year, the Trust awards approximately 80 scholarships to international students (excluding UK and Ireland) based solely on research potential and excellence. The scholarship covers full fees, provides a maintenance grant, and supports mobility through covering the Health Surcharge. If departments or external funds provide partial support, the Trust complements the rest to ensure full funding.

Scholarship details

Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.

Study level

PhD

Field of study

Natural Sciences

Host country

United Kingdom

Competition

Medium

Opens

January 1, 2026

Eligibility

Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • Applicants must be from non-UK and non-Irish countries
    • Must have an outstanding academic record and strong research proposal

Selection is merit-based; financial need is not evaluated

Application requirements

Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Complete your PhD application by the standard deadline
    • Provide academic transcripts, research proposal, references, and meet departmental criteria

High rankings by department and colleges determine scholarship consideration

What is covered

Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.

The scholarship includes coverage for:

  • Full University Composition Fee (PhD tuition)
    • Maintenance allowance sufficient for a single person (living stipend)
    • Immigration Health Surcharge

Potential extension funding for post-study writing-up period (if required)

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