The Winston Churchill Scholarship

Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

Amount: Full tuition + living allowance ($60,000-$70,000)
Deadline: Early November
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

The Churchill Scholarship provides full funding for one year of Master's study or three years of PhD study in STEM at the University of Cambridge. It's highly competitive, recognizing exceptional academic achievement and research potential.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Exceptional
  • Senior or recent graduate of a US institution applying to the University of Cambridge for a Master's or PhD in STEM

Required Materials

  • Institutional nomination
  • Application form
  • Essays
  • Transcripts
  • 4 recommendation letters
  • GRE scores

Timeline

Institutional nominations due mid-October. Applications due early November. Interviews in December. Notifications in January.

Tips

Secure institutional nomination. Craft compelling essays that highlight your research interests and their alignment with Cambridge's strengths. Obtain strong recommendations from faculty who know your research well.