Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Cambridge Trust · All India
Amount
£11,500 to £14,950 (approx. ₹96.5 Lakh+)
Deadline
8 Dec
Status
Open now
Provider Type
University
Last Verified
2026-27
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for Cambridge Trust Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
£11,500 to £14,950 (approx. ₹96.5 Lakh+)
The Cambridge Trust Scholarships can be full-cost or partial-cost. Full-cost scholarships typically cover University tuition fees (international rate), College fees (which range from £11,500 to £14,950 for 2026/27), an annual maintenance allowance for living costs (estimated around £11,745 for term-time or £15,660 for a full year for 2026/27), and the Student Immigration Health Surcharge (£776 per year). Some may also cover visa costs and travel expenses. The total estimated value for a fully-funded postgraduate scholarship, combining high-end tuition, college fees, and living costs, is approximately £91,886, which is around 9,650,000 INR (at an approximate conversion rate of 1 GBP = 105 INR).
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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: 75%
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST
- Domicile: 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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Selection for Cambridge Trust Scholarships is highly competitive and primarily based on outstanding academic merit and potential, including examination results and references
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For most postgraduate scholarships, a University Committee draws up a ranked list of all PhD candidates across all disciplines, considering academic qualifications, references, and research potential
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For many awards, financial need is also a significant factor
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No separate interview specifically for the Cambridge Trust Scholarship is usually mentioned, as the university's admission process (which may include interviews and admissions tests) also serves as the basis for scholarship consideration.
Renewal Policy
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The scholarships are typically awarded for the full duration of the course
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Renewal for subsequent years is generally subject to satisfactory academic progress, although explicit renewal conditions are not detailed for the general Cambridge Trust Scholarships
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The Bseisu
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–University of Cambridge Scholarship, for instance, is "not extendable beyond the standard course duration".
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Identify Your Course
Research and choose your desired course of study at the University of Cambridge for 2026/2027.
- 2Meet University Entry Requirements
Ensure you meet all academic and English language proficiency requirements for your chosen course.
- 3Prepare Application Documents
Gather all necessary documents, including transcripts, CV, personal statement, research proposal (if applicable), and references.
- 4Submit University Application
Apply for admission to the University of Cambridge through the online Applicant Portal by the relevant funding deadline for your course. These deadlines vary, so check the Postgraduate Course Directory.
- 5Indicate Funding Interest
Crucially, remember to tick the funding box within the Cambridge Applicant Portal to indicate that you wish to be considered for funding. For most Cambridge Trust awards, no separate scholarship application is required.
- 6Await Admission and Scholarship Decision
Your university application will automatically be assessed for eligible Cambridge Trust scholarships. Successful applicants will be notified of both their admission and scholarship decision. Scholarship awards are typically announced between March and July.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
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.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
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.
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).
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.
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