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Impact Stories

Cambridge Trust is alive with stories of achievement, collaboration and impact.

From inspiring student successes and new scholarship launches to global partnerships and strategic milestones, we love nothing more than to share all the latest news with our supporters. Each story reflects our shared mission - to connect talent with opportunity and to celebrate the incredible individuals who make Cambridge Trust a force for education, inclusion and change around the world.

Impact   5 May 2026

How does the Cambridge Trust partner with Colleges to enable opportunities to study at the University of Cambridge?

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

From a mining town to the IMF: Discover economist Valeria Mensah’s journey

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?

Impact, News   17 February 2026

Watch: How the Cambridge Trust opens doors to a world of possibility

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.

Impact, News   17 February 2026

Case study: How LabSC fuels the University’s research and makes a difference to society

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.

Impact, News   11 December 2025

Fintech founder explains how the Cambridge Trust opens doors to entrepreneurial success

Nnaemeka Obodoekwe is the founder of fast-growing fintech platform, Lenkie.

Impact   5 December 2025

From Hopewell to Hopeful: A Caribbean Education Success Story

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.

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