Churchill Scholarship

Provided by The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

November 2, 2026(155 days left)
$5,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

One-year scholarship to pursue an MPhil or MASt at the University of Cambridge (Churchill College). Covers tuition, roundtrip airfare, visa fees and health surcharge, and a stipend (set higher than UK Research Council standard). Recipients may apply for a $4,000 special research grant. Up to 16 Churchill Scholarships are awarded each year (part of up to 18 total Churchill + Kanders awards).

Quick facts

Award amount

$5,000

Number of awards

16 awards available

Frequency

Annually

Deadline

November 2, 2026

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.

Eligibility requirements

6 listed

U.S. citizen (native-born or naturalized)

Enrolled in one of the Participating Institutions and due to graduate during the same academic year as the deadline, or graduated from one of those institutions within the past 12 months before the deadline

Must be nominated by a Participating Institution (each institution may nominate up to two applicants)

Must hold a bachelor’s degree upon taking up the Churchill Scholarship

Application must be for a one-year MPhil or MASt at the University of Cambridge and Churchill College must be listed as first college choice

Correspondence with a supervisor or course director required for most courses (exceptions: MASt in mathematics and MPhil in Advanced Computer Science)

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

Important

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