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We recognise the importance of diversity of perspective and experience within our cohorts and seek to optimise the diversity of cohorts to the benefit of all our students. In particular, we welcome applicants who have experienced social, economic or educational disadvantage, with an express objective of ensuring that the bursary is used to enable applications from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the opportunity of study with us. We will particularly consider: UK citizen from ethnic minorities Citizens of a country in the DAC list of ODA recipients Candidates who are under-represented at Cambridge including but not limited to; refugees or asylum seekers, carers, care-leavers, individuals with a disability Candidates who can demonstrate a case for financial need, including applicants from low income backgrounds, low-income countries or without access to company or other sources of funding. Applications are welcome from any candidate, irrespective of gender, nationality, or geographical location. There are no restrictions on citizenship, country of residence or fee status.

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Once the standard application has been submitted, candidates must also complete the following bursary application form where you will be asked to outline: financial barriers to accessing the programme any other funding opportunities investigated, including employer support supporting factors relating to under-representation, social, economic or educational disadvantage how the candidates life experiences or background could contribute to diversity of perspective what impact the candidate anticipates in their professional / personal life from the programme and how they hope to implement your learning from the programme The deadline for submitting the bursary application is 27 January 2026.

Chanel and CISL are committed to promoting equality of access, diversity and inclusivity. This bursary aims to offer opportunities for people who have faced challenges in achieving their full potential through personal, physical or socio-economic circumstances and who would be unable to pursue the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership without financial support. This bursary forms part of a multi-year strategic partnership between Chanel and CISL focused on education, leadership and innovative operational projects. The bursary will cover the full Combined Graduate Fee however we recognise that travel costs may be a barrier for international students. If this would present a barrier to attendance, additional support may also be available for travel costs. The Chanel Sustainability Leadership Bursary aims to support candidates who would otherwise not be able to participate in the course, and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate this. This bursary is available to candidates who: have applied for admission to the Master’s via the standard application process by 27 January 2026 and fulfil any admission conditions set by the University of Cambridge; receive an offer of admission to the Master’s following the competitive selection process; outline a clear need for financial support in order to participate in the programme demonstrate the challenges they have faced, or continue to face in working towards their potential whether due to personal, physical or socio-economic circumstances outline how they might bring different life experiences that would contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the programme

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Once the standard course application has been submitted, candidates must also complete the following bursary application form where you will be asked to outline: financial barriers to accessing the programme personal, physical or socio-economic factors that have impacted your ability to meet your potential how your life experiences or background could contribute to diversity of perspective what difference the bursary funding would make to your current personal or professional trajectory

Other eligibility requirements Applicants to all MPhil programmes in the Department of Archaeology, including programmes in Biological Anthropology who apply by the central funding deadline, will be automatically considered for this award.

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Students will be automatically considered for this award.

Departmental scholarships are available for selected students. These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the course admissions committee to cover a portion of the tuition fees. All applicants will automatically be considered for these scholarships.

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This studentship will consist of the university composition fee (tuition/College fees) at the home rate plus the standard UKRI-level maintenance award, at the pro-rata rate for the period of an MPhil (9 months). The successful awardee will be chosen based on academic merit. Home and overseas applicants will be considered, but please note that the level of funding available is only available at the Home rate. All students who are offered a place to study the MPhil in the Faculty of English and who indicate that they are seeking funding will be considered for the award.

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The studentship is for postgraduate students for a MPhil in any area of Islamic Studies.

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The Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships were created in 2016 to support talented scholars wanting to pursue a graduate degree in Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge. Awards are made for one year for MPhil students, or three years for PhD students. Announcement of awards will generally be made in March, but additional studentships may become available until July. All students in Japanese Studies admitted to the postgraduate programmes for the period beginning 2026 are eligible. Preference will be given to those whose research aims to place Japan within the larger context of the world, either in a multilateral focus or through its disciplinary impact.

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Students will be required to remain in good standing during their course, and be expected to submit a yearly report of their progress.

Up to two competitive bursaries are available for MSt in Real Estate applicants who can demonstrate their academic and professional achievements and can set out their ambitions to make positive change in the industry. Applications are welcomed from high-achieving professionals in all areas of real estate from anywhere in the world but particularly those from less developed regions and countries. The aim of the bursary is both to support those who would not otherwise be able to afford the programme and to improve the diversity of the cohort. There are two bursary awards available: one representing 50% of the course fees (£8,600 per annum) and one representing 80% of the course fees (£13,760 per annum). Accommodation, travel and other expenses are not included. Applicants for both awards will be expected to state clearly the proportion of fees they, their employer, or other sources of support will fund and explain why the additional support of the bursary is needed. Additional eligibility criteria apply to the 80% award.

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Once the application for admission has been submitted, candidates wishing to be considered for a bursary award must also complete a separate bursary application form by 11.59pm on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

This is a scholarship to support MPhil students in Japanese studies.

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This scholarship is to support either MPhil or PhD students in Japanese studies. This award covers the university composition fee and a contribution towards maintenance.

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A brief report to the section and the sponsor.

The Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship assists or enables graduates or undergraduates of Trinity College, Dublin, or other Irish, or Northern Irish Universities to proceed to the University of Cambridge for the purpose of postgraduate study. The Electors will give preference to applicants who are to study for a research degree, or who are applying for a Master’s degree with a view to progressing to a PhD at a later date.

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The Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) programme is a two-year, part-time, University of Cambridge Master's for all built environment professionals. The course has been designed specifically for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. It brings together professionals from all the built environment disciplines to explore the radical change and innovation needed to achieve this through the interdisciplinary, collaborative effort and visioning of all the disciplines and professions working together within the design team. One competitive scholarship is available to a SLBE Master’s candidate who demonstrates personal academic and/or professional achievements in the built environment and an ambition to catalyse positive change in the industry. Applications are welcomed from high-achieving professionals in all areas of the built environment from anywhere in the world and who: meet the course entry criteria. can demonstrate their personal academic and/or professional achievements in the built environment and an ambition to catalyse positive change in the industry. can demonstrate their interest in and commitment to the design and development of sustainable built environments. have applied for admission to the Master’s via the standard application process and by the published deadline.

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The scholarship recipient must be willing to submit a short testimonial for the CISL website describing their experiences on the course, if requested.

To be eligible applicants must: Be resident in a country from the Asia Pacific region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australasia, and Oceania). Be able to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to the design and development of sustainable built environments. Have applied for admission to the Master’s via the standard application process and by the published deadline. Pomeroy Academy and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, have established a scholarship for prospective students of the Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) Master’s. The Pomeroy Academy Scholarship serves to support one student per year from countries in the Asia Pacific Region (East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australasia, and Oceania) who can demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, the design and development of sustainable built environments. The scholarship was created by SLBE (cohort 10) alumnus Prof Jason Pomeroy, founding principal of designers and thought leaders of sustainable built environments, Pomeroy Studio, and sustainability educators, Pomeroy Academy. Pomeroy attributes much of his success with forwarding the green agenda in Asia to the collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to creating sustainable built environment projects which is at the heart of the SLBE programme. The scholarship invites applicants from countries in the Asia Pacific Region (as specified above) who wish to push the boundaries of sustainable design and research, to submit an application.

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The scholarship invites applicants from countries in the Asia Pacific Region who wish to push the boundaries of sustainable design and research, to submit an application.

The Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) is a two-year, part-time, University of Cambridge Master's for all built environment professionals. The course has been designed specifically for professionals working in the built environment who want to deliver sustainable and resilient places and spaces which are crucial to our common future. It brings together professionals from all the built environment disciplines to explore the radical change and innovation needed to achieve this through the interdisciplinary, collaborative effort and visioning of all the disciplines and professions working together within the design team. We strive to enable qualified applicants to study on the Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (SLBE) program and encourage all applicants with financial needs, including those with part-funding from their company or any other source, to consider applying for a bursary. Typically, bursaries range from 10 to 50 per cent of the combined postgraduate fee, based on need as detailed in the bursary application statement. The bursary is not transferable and will be applied as a discount – half of the agreed bursary applied to the first year fee and half applied to the second year fee. We will particularly consider: Applicants from a low-income background UK citizen from ethnic minorities Citizens of a country in the DAC list of ODA recipients Students who are under-represented at Cambridge including but not limited to; refugees or asylum seekers, carers, care-leavers, individuals with a disability Applications are welcome from any candidate, irrespective of gender, nationality, or geographical location. There are no restrictions on citizenship, country of residence or fee status.

Income related, Disability, Part time students

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Once the standard application has been submitted, candidates must also complete the bursary application form where you will be asked to outline: Your financial barriers to accessing the programme Any other funding opportunities you have investigated, including employer support Any other supporting factors for consideration What you will bring to the course in terms of diversity of perspective What impact you anticipate from the programme and how you will implement your experiences on the programme in your professional /personal life

This is a scholarship to support MPhil students in Japanese studies.

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Other eligibility requirements The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors Scholarship is to support two IDBE Master’s students from anywhere in the world who can demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to, sustainability in the built environment. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduate with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in the built environment. In addition, they must: Be able to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to sustainable built environments Have applied for admission to the Master’s via the standard application process and by the published deadline Submit a full application to the IDBE Master’s either before, or alongside, their scholarship application by the published course application deadline. The scholarship will be awarded to the successful applicants once they have received an offer of admission to the IDBE Master’s following the competitive selection process and fulfil any admission conditions set by the University.

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Other eligibility requirements Trinity External Research Studentships are intended for students who wish to undertake a PhD (or MPhil with an intention to continue to PhD) at the University of Cambridge. Honorary Trinity External Research Studentships may be awarded to those who receive a Research Council Studentship or equivalent. There is no application form to be considered for Trinity External Research Studentships: candidates who have been offered membership at Trinity College will automatically be considered on the basis of their University of Cambridge application. The value of these studentships will depend on the circumstances of the recipient. Provides a Research Scholarship Emolument of £450 per annum for the PhD (for 3 years) or £250 for the MPhil. Also covers the cost of a return ticket from the country of origin to the United Kingdom for overseas students.

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There is no application form to be considered for Trinity External Research Studentships: candidates who have been offered membership at Trinity College will automatically be considered on the basis of their University of Cambridge application.

There will be an election to two Wright Rogers Law Scholarships in August 2026. Candidates for the Scholarships must have successfully completed a course of study qualifying them for a degree in any university or similar institution in the United Kingdom and have spent at least one year in the study of law. If elected, a Scholar will be required to carry out study or research relating to the Laws of England under the direction of the Electors. The tenure of a Scholarship will be for one year from 1 October 2026 in the first instance, but a Scholar may be eligible for re-election for a further two years. A Scholar must already be or must become a member of the University. The annual value of each Scholarship will be at least £3,000 and will be determined by the Electors of the Wright Rogers Scholarship Fund after taking into account any other financial resources that may be available to the Scholar.

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Completed applications should be sent by email to the Research Degrees Coordinator, Faculty of Law.

This studentship is offered by the Yang Won Sun Foundation, a family foundation which aims to spread an awareness of Korean culture and Korean Studies around the world. The studentship is available to applicants of any nationality seeking to pursue an MPhil in Korean Studies at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge.

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