United KingdomPhD, MasterDeadline varies by university or programmeFully FundedCambridge Trust International Postgraduate Scholarships 2027–2028
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Cambridge Trust postgraduate scholarships: full PhD funding for international students through the admission application itself, with deadlines by course between December and January. The Cambridge Trust awards scholarships to international students admitted to research master's degrees (MPhil, MRes, MAst), the LLM and PhD study at the University of Cambridge, excluding the MBA, MFin and MEd. Its flagship is the Cambridge International Scholarship for PhD students (around 63 awards a year for overseas fee-status applicants), which covers full tuition, a maintenance allowance and the immigration health surcharge. There is no separate form: applicants complete the funding section of the university application before their course's funding deadline, usually in early December or early January. Awards are made on academic merit, some also consider financial need, and partner awards are reserved for particular nationalities.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsFull tuition fees
Under the Cambridge International Scholarship (PhD).
Maintenance allowance
At the rate set each year by the university.
Immigration health surcharge
Covered under the international award.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition fees, Maintenance allowance, Immigration health surcharge.
Eligible levels: PhD, Master.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: University application with the funding section completed, Transcripts and degree certificates, References, CV and statement of purpose or research proposal.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.cambridgetrust.org/postgraduate-applicants/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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