We have enabled thousands of extraordinary people from across the globe to access life-changing opportunities for education and research at the University of Cambridge. Many of them have gone on to make a lasting difference to society, as academics, leaders and innovators.
Scholarships are where the journey begins, not where it ends. Discover the real-world impact of our scholarships.
Impact 5 May 2026
For over 40 years, the Cambridge Trust has worked with Cambridge's 31 Colleges to fund 22,000+ students. Meet two scholars at Lucy Cavendish College to discover the impact and see the partnership in practice.
Impact 27 March 2026
Cambridge Trust scholar and leading economist Valeria Mensah studied for an MPhil in Development Studies at Queens’ College. What advice does she share for those hoping to follow in her path?
When barriers to education are removed, talent can thrive. Watch our new film and explore our new website to find information for scholars, partners, and those keen to know more about our history and impact.
Kesna Fairclough is one of 23 scholars funded so far by the Trust to study at the Laboratory for Scientific Computing. Follow his journey and discover their pioneering work.
Nnaemeka Obodoekwe is the founder of fast-growing fintech platform, Lenkie.
Impact 5 December 2025
People didn’t stay in Hopewell because they lacked dreams. They stayed because the world beyond rarely opened its doors to those who lived there.
Impact 23 July 2025
Stefan Milosevic shares his journey and his vision for transforming how we treat cancer through care that is smarter, more human and more precise.
Impact 6 May 2025
Follow Shreya’s journey from Nepal to Cambridge to international lawyer working to create a fairer world
Impact 6 May 2025
Follow Anjana's journey from Skye Cambridge Scholarship to entrepreneurial ambitions