The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa and tenable at any college.
The Cambridge University Changemakers Scholarship covers full tuition fees, travel, living costs, and health insurance for every selected applicant from an eligible country.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Varies by Program
Scholarship Details
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 within the University of Cambridge.
It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University, 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Cambridge University Changemakers Scholarship, you must:
- Be an African citizen
- Have applied to a doctoral program at the University of Cambridge
- Apply before the deadline
- Ensure your research area contributes to the development of the African continent and promotes climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- Full university tuition fee
- Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Visa
- Travel and research costs
How to Apply
To apply for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the scholarship website
- Apply to a doctoral program at the University of Cambridge
- No 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)
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