Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Cambridge Trust · All India
| Scheme Name | Cambridge Trust Scholarships |
| Provided By | Cambridge Trust |
| Eligibility Summary | Masters, PhD · No income limit |
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Cambridge Trust Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
£75,660 (approx. ₹96.5 Lakh+)
The Cambridge Trust Scholarships offer both full-cost and part-cost awards. Full-cost scholarships typically cover the University Composition Fee (tuition), approved College fees, and an annual maintenance allowance for living costs. Part-cost scholarships provide a contribution towards these expenses. For the academic year 2025-26/2026-27, a full scholarship could amount to approximately £75,660 per year, covering an estimated maximum tuition fee of £60,000 and living costs of £15,660 (which translates to approximately 9,788,105 INR based on an exchange rate of £1 = 129.39 INR). Partial scholarships for undergraduates may start from around £10,000 per year towards tuition (approximately 1,293,900 INR). The exact amount and coverage vary significantly depending on the specific scholarship scheme and degree level. Payments are typically disbursed annually or termly to cover the academic year. These scholarships are for study in the UK and do not involve Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded accounts.
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Nationality:Open to international students from countries outside the UK and Ireland for most awards. Some partner scholarships have specific nationality requirements (e.g., UCA for Central Asian countries; Bseisu for Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Syria).
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Degree Level:Intending to start an Undergraduate (excluding UK applicants), Master's (MPhil, MASt, LLM, with some restrictions), or Research postgraduate (PhD) course. The Trust typically does not fund MBA or MFin programs for full-cost scholarships, but may co-fund. It will not support a degree level that is the same as, or lower than, a degree already held, with an exception for second MPhil if departmentally required.
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Academic Achievement:Applicants must demonstrate significant academic achievement and potential. For highly competitive awards, Indian applicants typically need a CGPA of 8.5/10 or above, or a clear first-class degree (60%+ aggregate from most Indian universities).
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Financial Need:Many scholarships are means-tested, requiring demonstrated financial need. However, some are awarded purely on academic merit.
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English Language Proficiency:Excellent English language skills are required, typically proven by IELTS (e.g., 7.5) or TOEFL (e.g., 110) for postgraduate studies.
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Work Experience:Some specific scholarships (e.g., Chevening) may require work experience, but it is not a general requirement for Cambridge Trust scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Masters, PhD |
| Course / Stream | Masters, PhD |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory 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)
Selection Process
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Candidates for Cambridge Trust Scholarships are selected based on significant academic achievement and potential, research potential (for postgraduate applicants), examination results, and strong references
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Many scholarships also consider financial need
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Applicants must first secure an offer of admission to the University of Cambridge by the relevant deadline
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Colleges then put forward eligible applicants to the Cambridge Trust for funding consideration
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Some partner-funded awards may have additional selection criteria, such as specific nationalities or subjects.
Renewal Policy
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Cambridge Trust PhD scholarships typically provide funding for three years
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In some cases, PhD scholars receiving full or partial maintenance funding may be eligible to apply for up to six additional months of maintenance funding to complete their studies, provided the application is made before the award end date and other eligible funding sources have been explored
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No extension funding is available beyond 3.5 years
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For multi-year courses, renewal is generally contingent upon satisfactory academic progress, although specific universal renewal conditions for all scholarship types are not explicitly detailed.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Find your Course and College
Identify the postgraduate or undergraduate course you wish to pursue at the University of Cambridge and select a College.
- 2Check Funding Deadlines
Note that funding deadlines are typically earlier than general course application deadlines. Consult the University's postgraduate course directory or undergraduate admissions pages for specific funding deadlines relevant to your chosen course for the 2025-26 or 2026-27 academic year.
- 3Submit University Application
Apply for admission to the University of Cambridge through the University's online Applicant Portal. This is the primary application route for both admission and scholarship consideration.
- 4Indicate Funding Interest
Crucially, in the 'funding' section of your University admission application form, you must indicate your wish to be considered for funding. This automatically puts you forward for eligible Cambridge Trust scholarships.
- 5Review Specific Scholarship Criteria
Some scholarships, particularly those co-funded with partners, may require a separate application directly to the funding partner. Details for such requirements will be clearly stated in the scholarship listings on the Cambridge Trust's 'Find a Scholarship' tool.
- 6Await Award Decisions
Scholarship decisions are typically made between February and July, with many offers issued in February and March. The Trust's website will confirm when main scholarship offers have been issued.
- 7Status Tracking
While individual funding updates are generally not provided, the Cambridge Trust website will announce when the main scholarship offers have been issued. Applicants will be contacted directly if they are successful.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Do I need a separate application for Cambridge Trust scholarships?
For most Cambridge Trust awards, a separate scholarship application is not required. You typically apply for funding by ticking the relevant box in the 'funding' section of your University of Cambridge admissions application form via the Applicant Portal. Your application will then be automatically assessed for all eligible Cambridge Trust scholarships. However, some partner-funded awards may require a separate application to the partner organisation, which will be specified in the scholarship listings.
What do the Cambridge Trust Scholarships cover?
Cambridge Trust Scholarships can be either full-cost or part-cost. Full-cost scholarships typically cover the University Composition Fee (tuition fees), approved College fees, and a maintenance allowance to cover living expenses. Partial awards provide a contribution towards these costs. The specific coverage varies by scholarship scheme and degree level.
When are the Cambridge Trust scholarship decisions announced?
The Cambridge Trust's awarding period runs from mid-February to the end of July. Most scholarship offers are made early in the months of February and March. However, some partner-funded awards may involve additional processes, such as interviews, leading to later funding decisions from April to June. While individual funding updates are not provided, the Trust confirms on its website once offers for its main scholarship programmes have been issued.
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