The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship programme designed for African students who wish to pursue doctoral studies in the United Kingdom.
This prestigious opportunity covers full tuition, travel expenses, living costs, and health insurance for successful applicants studying at the University of Cambridge.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Varies by Program
Scholarship Details
The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a fully funded initiative aimed at supporting outstanding PhD students from across Africa in any academic discipline, tenable at any college within the University of Cambridge. The programme is designed to empower academically excellent candidates who may need financial assistance to pursue their studies, particularly those whose research focuses on advancing Africa’s development and promoting climate resilience and sustainability on the continent and globally.
This scholarship is closely linked with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme and seeks to nurture future leaders committed to impactful change through research and innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Apply for a PhD (doctoral) programme at the University of Cambridge
- Submit their application before the relevant funding deadline
- Ensure their research area contributes to Africa’s development and supports climate-resilient and sustainable futures
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full university tuition fees
- Annual stipend sufficient for living expenses
- Immigration Health Surcharge coverage
- Visa costs
- Travel and research expenses
How to Apply
To apply for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Apply for a PhD programme at the University of Cambridge
- Note that no separate scholarship application is required
- Ensure submission of the admission application before the course-specific funding deadline (as stated in the Postgraduate Course Directory)
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