Brief description:

The University of Cambridge will offer, via the Cambridge Trusts, the Cambridge International Scholarship to highest ranked international students undertaking PhD studies at the University. For UK and EU students, the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards is similarly offered.

Host Institution(s):

University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

Level/Field(s) of study:

Eligible research programmes leading to a PhD offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students from countries outside the EU (classified as ‘overseas’ for fees purposes).

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships pay the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single person.

Eligibility:

A University Committee draws up one ranked list of all PhD candidates across all disciplines.  The only factors taken into consideration in agreeing this list are academic qualifications, references and research potential.  The financial situation of applicants does not affect the selection of scholarship winners.

Application instructions:

All applicants should complete the funding section of the onl ine application form via the Applicant Portal expressing their ‘wish to be considered for funding’. Applicants who wish to start their PhDs in in 2019-20 must apply by either the 5 December 2018

 or 3 January , whichever deadline is appropriate for your course.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/how-do-i-apply