The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. It is tenable at any college.
It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University. Priority will be given to students whose research contributes to the development of the Continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world.
This scholarship programme is closely affiliated with the Mastercard Foundation scholars programme.
About Cambridge Trust
The Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust was established on 1 August 2013 from the merger of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust. These were established as charities by the University of Cambridge in the 1980s in order to provide financial support for international students on degree courses at Cambridge. The Trust awards approximately 500 scholarships annually, and supports between 1,100 and 1,400 students in residence each year from 85 countries across the world. During its history of over 30 years of off... read more
Mastercard Foundation Africa Changemakers Scholarship
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Cambridge |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | Cambridge Trust |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Africa Changemakers Scholarship
- University tuition fee
- Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Visa
- Travel and research costs
Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Africa Changemakers Scholarship Qualification
The eligibility requirements for most postgraduate Cambridge scholarships are:
- significant academic achievement and potential
- financial need (although some scholarship programmes are based on academic merit alone)
Degree level
Applicants must be intending to start a course at the level of:
- Masters (such as MPhil, MASt, LLM but with some restrictions - see Important information section below)
- Research postgraduate (such as PhD)
Nationality
All students, irrespective of nationality, are eligible for postgraduate awards.
Subject
Applicants may study any subject currently available at the University of Cambridge. Please visit the postgraduate course directory for further information.
Postgraduate scholarships are available only for study at the University of Cambridge, and require that you apply to the University for admission by the relevant funding deadline (please visit Applying for postgraduate funding for full details), and have a conditional offer of admission.
You do not need to apply to the Cambridge Trust directly as an application for funding can be made as part of your application for admission to the University.
All students must be admitted to the University of Cambridge through the normal application procedures. The Trust plays no role in the admission of applicants to the University, and is not able to influence the chances of an applicant being offered a place.
The University sets minimum standards – check the requirements for postgraduates.
Applicants are encouraged to meet the entry requirements of the University as early as possible, including (if necessary) the completion of an English language test. This will help to prevent the Trust from offering valuable scholarships to students who are ultimately unable to take up their places at Cambridge.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation Africa Changemakers Scholarship
Research area must contribute to the development of the African continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Cambridge Trust on www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk to applyNo separate application is required for this scholarship, only the application for admission to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to your course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory)
For more details visit: Cambridge Trust website.
