The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, PhD scholars, and Directors of the Cambridge Trust explain how when barriers to education are removed, talent can thrive.
Every year, hundreds of students from the UK and across the globe walk through the doors of the University of Cambridge with the support of the Cambridge Trust. Bringing new ideas, new energy, and new perspectives.
Together with our partners – governments, foundations, philanthropists, corporates and the Colleges themselves – we open doors to the brightest minds, unlocking potential and enriching the academic community at one of the world’s greatest universities.
Across forty years we have enabled 22,000 people from 150+ countries to study here. These scholars go on to pursue whatever pathway they choose, whether that is a rewarding career in academia or business, or to shape their communities and countries.
And all of them, in some way, inspire generations to come.
Our new video, Opening Doors, explains more about what we do, how we do it, and the impact made through Cambridge Trust funding opportunities. The story is told by:
- Professor Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
- Kesna Fairclough, a Jamaican scholar currently studying for his PhD in Computational Physics at LabSC and King’s College, supported by the Cambridge Caribbean Scholarship, co-funded by the Trust, the University, and Trinity College
- Anwesha Ganguly, an Indian scholar completing her MPhil in History at Clare Hall
- Dr Rachel Coupe, Director (Awards)
- Miranda Williamson, Director (Partnerships, Communications and Impact)
Discover the new Cambridge Trust website
It’s full of helpful information for students, partners and anyone interested in the impact we make.
Current scholars: If you’re looking for support or want to learn more about our scholarships work.
Find a scholarship: Thinking of applying to Cambridge and looking to get started on your funding journey? We have 56 scholarship programmes to explore.
Partners: Find out how you can support our work and global impact.
You can also get inspired with our impact stories and find out more about our history and vision for the future, as we continue to open doors and enable talented scholars to imagine more, achieve more, and give more back to the world.
With thanks to our friends across the University who opened doors to us, allowing us to film in a variety of locations and bring to life what it really feels like to study at Cambridge:
- The Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics
- King’s College
- Clare College
- Student Services
