Cambridge Trust Scholarships Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
8 December 2026
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic intake generally open in early September 2026. The undergraduate application deadline (UCAS) is October 15, 2026. For postgraduate students, the deadline for US citizens resident in the USA is October 15, 2026, while most other international postgraduate applicants must apply by December 8, 2026, to be eligible for Cambridge Trust funding.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Q.Do I need to apply separately for a Cambridge Trust Scholarship?
For most Cambridge Trust awards, a separate scholarship application is not required. You are automatically considered for eligible scholarships when you apply for admission to the University of Cambridge through the Applicant Portal and indicate your interest in funding by ticking the relevant box. However, some partner-funded awards may require a separate application to the funding partner, so always check the specific scholarship listing.
Q.What does a Cambridge Trust Scholarship typically cover?
Cambridge Trust Scholarships can be full or partial. Full-cost scholarships generally cover University tuition fees (at the international rate), College fees, a maintenance allowance for living costs, and the Student Immigration Health Surcharge. Some may also include visa costs and travel expenses. Partial awards provide a contribution towards these costs.
Q.What are the academic requirements to be considered for a Cambridge Trust Scholarship?
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic merit and potential. While there isn't a universal minimum percentage, for highly competitive Cambridge Trust scholarships, Indian applicants are typically expected to have a CGPA of 8.5/10 or above, or a clear first-class degree (60%+ aggregate from most Indian universities).
Q.Is the Cambridge Trust Scholarship available for all courses and degree levels?
The Cambridge Trust offers scholarships for Undergraduate (excluding UK applicants), Master's, and Research postgraduate (PhD) studies across a wide range of subjects available at the University of Cambridge. However, it generally does not offer full-cost scholarships for premium courses such as the MBA and MFin, though co-funding may be available through partners.