For the upcoming academic year, the University of Cambridge is offering the prestigious Cambridge Masters Studentship. This incredible opportunity provides substantial financial support for a year of postgraduate study in any field.
The studentship is open to all applicants regardless of their financial situation and covers up to £12,000 in living and tuition expenses. When applying for a Cambridge Master’s program, students are automatically considered for this generous support.
The Cambridge Trust is dedicated to nurturing exceptional academic talent on a global scale, offering a range of scholarships for students studying abroad.
A key part of this initiative is the Cambridge Masters Studentships, providing financial aid to high-achieving candidates for postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
Scholarship Breakdown:
- Open to International students offering a one-year master’s degree at the University of Cambridge.
- The scholarships are an initiative of Cambridge university.
- Studies will take place in the UK.
- There is no separate scholarship application. Selected applicants will automatically be considered for scholarship
About Cambridge University:
The university boasts a vibrant student body, with 12,940 undergraduates and 11,330 postgraduates, making a total of 24,270 students in the academic year 2020-2021.
This vibrant community is supported by 12,437 staff members working in academic, academic-related, contract research, technical and administrative roles.
The impact of this institution is far-reaching, as seen in its over 315,000 living alumni spread across the UK, the USA, Germany, Canada, Australia, the [people’s Republic of China, France, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, India, Switzerland, and Italy. Its influence is felt globally.
The university is comprised of 31 constituent Colleges, each with its own unique character and contribution to the academic landscape.
Furthermore, the competitive nature of admissions is evident in the fact that 20,426 applicants vied for approximately 4,000 undergraduate places in 2020. Notably, over 70% of UK applicants came from state schools, reflecting the university’s commitment to diverse and inclusive access to education.
Benefits of Scholarship:
Although the studentship’s value varies, it usually consists of:
- Contribution to tuition fees: The first £12,000 is applied to the cost of attending the university.
- Maintenance Allowance: Any money left over after the £12,000 is given as maintenance to help with living costs.
Qualification Criteria:
In order to be considered for a Cambridge Masters Studentship, you need to:
- Exhibit exceptional aptitude for the subject matter.
- Get a conditional offer of admission if you submit your applications by the funding deadline for your selected programme at the University of Cambridge.
- If you hold a master’s or PhD degree and have graduated or are about to graduate, you are not eligible.
How To Apply?
The following steps are involved in the Cambridge Masters Studentship application process:
- You must use the University’s applicant portal to submit an application for admission to the master’s program of their choice.
- In order to be eligible for financing, you must fill out the online application forms.
- You will be automatically considered for the studentship when offered admission. There is no need to submit a separate application for the scholarship.
- The application dates for each of the courses that you have selected must be adhered to. Usually, these dates coincide with the postgraduate funding deadlines set by the university.
- Make sure the time to apply is still open for the course you have your eye on.
