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Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship

The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject excluding premium rate courses, open to applicants from any country in Africa.  It is tenable at any College within the University of Cambridge.

It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University, whose research contributes to the development of the continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world.

This scholarship programme is closely affiliated with the Mastercard Foundation scholars programme.

Value

  • University tuition fee
  • Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
  • Immigration Health Surcharge
  • Visa
  • Travel and research costs

Conditions

Research area must contribute to the development of the African continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world.

How to apply

No separate application is required for this scholarship, only the application for admission to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to your course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory)

For more information, please visit About our postgraduate scholarships