Cambridge Trust Scholarships Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selection for Cambridge Trust Scholarships is highly competitive and primarily based on outstanding academic merit and potential, including examination results and references. 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. For many awards, financial need is also a significant factor. 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.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.