Cambridge Trust Scholarships
Portfolio of 60+ full-cost and part-cost scholarships supporting postgraduate (master's and PhD) and some undergraduate study at the University of Cambridge, for students of outstanding ability worldwide.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Full-cost scholarships typically cover: international tuition fees, College fees (£11,500–£14,950/yr), living maintenance allowance (~£15,660/yr), and health surcharge (£776/yr). Part-cost scholarships cover tuition only or a subset. Amount varies by individual award.
Eligible applicants
Master's, PhD (and some undergraduate) applicants to Cambridge with outstanding academic achievement and (for most awards) financial need
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Overview
Cambridge Trust Scholarships is offered by Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Cambridge University admissions application (with funding section completed)Required
- Financial details (income from all sources)Required
What this scholarship covers
International tuition fees (full-cost awards)
May be included
College fees (full-cost awards)
May be included
Living maintenance allowance (full-cost awards)
May be included
Partial tuition (part-cost awards)
May be included
Full-cost scholarships typically cover: international tuition fees, College fees (£11,500–£14,950/yr), living maintenance allowance (~£15,660/yr), and health surcharge (£776/yr). Part-cost scholarships cover tuition only or a subset. Amount varies by individual award. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and UK, award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Significant academic achievement and potential required for most awards; some are merit-only while others combine merit and financial need. Must have (or be applying for) a conditional offer from the University of Cambridge.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needCompetitive
- Most (not all) awards require demonstrated financial need; financial details must be provided in the Cambridge admissions application
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Master's, PhD (and some undergraduate) applicants to Cambridge with outstanding academic achievement and (for most awards) financial need. Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Master's, PhD (and some undergraduate) applicants to Cambridge with outstanding academic achievement and (for most awards) financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Master's, PhD (and some undergraduate) applicants to Cambridge with outstanding academic achievement and (for most awards) financial need. Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Separate partner application (for some scholarships)
How to apply
- 1
Find relevant scholarship(s) on cambridgetrust.org/find-a-scholarship
- 2
Apply for admission to Cambridge via the University's Applicant portal
- 3
Complete the funding section of the admissions form, indicating wish to be considered for funding
- 4
For some partner scholarships, also submit a separate application to the partner by their deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; funding deadline for most international PG applicants: December 8, 2026. Undergraduate: UCAS deadline October 15, 2026.
The listed deadline is December 8, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 8, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.