Cambridge Trust Scholarships Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed University of Cambridge admission application form (via the Applicant Portal)
- Academic Transcripts and Diplomas from previous institutions
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement
- Research Proposal (for postgraduate research programs)
- Letters of Recommendation (LORs)/References
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL scores)
- Copy of passport (for some partner scholarships like UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship)
- GRE General Test scores for Economics programs (if no UK degree, for UCA-Cambridge Trust Scholarship)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.