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Cambridge Trust Scholarship

The Cambridge Trust is one of the largest sources of funding for international students at Cambridge. Many awards are considered via the University application — so deadlines and a strong academic case decide your odds.

Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust · United Kingdom (University of Cambridge) · Postgraduate · Full or partial (award-dependent)

What it is

The Cambridge Trust offers a range of scholarships for postgraduate students, sometimes in partnership with governments and foundations. Awards may be full or partial.

Who it is for

International (and some other) applicants to Cambridge postgraduate courses who meet academic standards and any nationality or subject restrictions of a specific award.

What funding usually covers

Depending on the award: University fees, college fees, and/or maintenance. Read the specific scholarship description rather than assuming a full ride.

How to apply

  • Apply to an eligible Cambridge postgraduate course.
  • Complete the funding section by the Cambridge Trust deadline for your fee status.
  • Upload a competitive academic case: grades, research potential, references.
  • Apply to Gates Cambridge and other funds in the same season when eligible.

Documents people commonly need

  • Transcripts and degree certificates
  • Research proposal or course statement
  • References
  • English language evidence
  • CV

Typical timeline

Funding consideration usually requires application by early December for October entry. Confirm the Trust’s current deadline every year.

Practical tips

  • Partial awards still help — budget honestly for the gap.
  • College choice and department strength should match your research, not only funding rumours.
  • Late applications rarely get Trust consideration.

Common questions

Do I apply to the Trust separately?

Often you apply for admission and funding through Cambridge’s postgraduate application by the Trust’s deadline. Some partner awards have extra steps — check the Trust pages.

Official source

Rules and deadlines change. Read the current call on the official site before you apply.

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Last reviewed for this guide: 2026-08-09.

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