Applications are now open for the Churchill Cambridge Scholarship 2026, offering outstanding candidates the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree at University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
The University of Alberta Churchill Scholarship provides full financial support worth about $64,000 per year, helping selected scholars cover tuition, travel, research expenses, and living costs throughout the duration of their doctoral studies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Host Institution: University of Cambridge
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth $64,000 per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 16, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Churchill Scholarship was created at the request of Winston Churchill during the establishment of Churchill College, Cambridge. The programme was designed to strengthen the academic and research collaboration between scholars while advancing science, engineering, and technological innovation.
The scholarship supports exceptional researchers who wish to pursue advanced doctoral studies at University of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading institutions for scientific and engineering research. Beyond academic excellence, candidates are also evaluated based on their research achievements and potential contributions to scientific advancement.
Successful applicants will become members of Churchill College, Cambridge, a college known for its strong concentration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Alberta Churchill Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a graduate of University of Alberta entering PhD studies at University of Cambridge, OR
- Be completing a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Engineering at University of Alberta
- Applicants with one or two years of professional experience may also be considered
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Churchill Cambridge Scholarship will receive:
- Funding worth approximately $64,000 per year
- Tuition coverage for the doctoral programme
- Travel expenses to and from the UK
- Research support and study costs
- Living allowance during the programme
The scholarship is typically renewable for the second and third years of study, provided the scholar maintains satisfactory academic and research progress.
Eligible Programs
University of Cambridge offers a wide range of research areas within its Engineering Department, which includes the following divisions:
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Acoustics, Turbo machinery
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanics and Materials
- Geotechnical Engineering and Structures
- Manufacturing and Management
- Information Engineering (Control, Communications, and Computing)
The university also hosts a separate Chemical Engineering Department, offering advanced research opportunities for doctoral candidates.
How to Apply
To apply for the Churchill Cambridge Scholarship 2026, interested candidates should:
- Apply for admission to an eligible programme at University of Cambridge
- Prepare all required application documents in a single PDF file
- Email the document to [email protected] and cc [email protected]
- Use “Churchill Cambridge Scholarship Application” as the email subject
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
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