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Churchill Scholarship


Goes By: Churchill

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.


Deadlines

Rhodes, Marshall and Churchill Campus Deadline to ENTER application process
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
12:00 PM

Churchill Campus Nomination Deadline
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
12:00 PM

Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill and Gate Cambridge Campus Preliminary application due to NFSP
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

About this Fellowship

Provides funding for a year of master’s study at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College, in the physical and natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering.

The program was set up at the request of Sir Winston Churchill in order to fulfil his vision of US–UK scientific exchange with the goal of advancing science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, helping to ensure our future prosperity and security. The fellowship funds up to 18 scholarships per year, comprised of 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy.

Selection criteria include academic excellence, proven talent in research, and outstanding personal qualities.

Applicants must apply for university nomination. USC can nominate two students per cycle. Contact our office by the campus deadline to enter the application process if you are interested in applying for nomination.


Award Value

Approximately $60,000 to cover tuition and fees, a living allowance (£11,803 for 9-month programs, £13,447 for 11-month programs, and £14,777 for full-year programs), a travel allowance (up to $1,500), as well as the possibility of funds for a Special Research Grant of up to $4,000.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.3

Citizenship

US Citizen
Campus Nomination Required Yes

Events

British Tea
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
4:15 pm

Harper 320


Last updated: January 6, 2026



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