FULLY FUNDED Cambridge Africa Change Makers Scholarships 2025 for PHD students.

Deadline

There is no separate deadline specifically for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship. Instead, applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship as part of their general PhD application to the University of Cambridge.

To be eligible for consideration, you must submit a complete application for admission to a full-time PhD programme by the funding deadline of your chosen course. These funding deadlines typically fall between early December and early January, depending on the department or faculty offering the programme. It is essential to check the exact funding deadline for your chosen course via the University of Cambridge’s official Postgraduate Course Directory.

Note that late or incomplete applications—particularly those missing references or academic transcripts—may not be considered for funding.

Benefits

The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a fully funded award that offers extensive financial and academic support to successful applicants. The benefits include:

• Full coverage of University Composition Fees: These are the standard tuition fees charged by the University of Cambridge for your PhD programme.
• Annual stipend (living allowance): This stipend is set at a level to cover reasonable living expenses for a single student residing in Cambridge. The amount is updated yearly based on UK cost of living adjustments.
• Visa application fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): These are essential for international students studying in the UK and are fully covered by the scholarship.
• Travel costs: This includes round-trip airfare between your home country in Africa and the UK at the beginning and end of the programme.
• Research-related expenses: Where applicable, the scholarship may provide support for approved research-related costs such as fieldwork, conference travel, or specialist equipment.

In addition to financial support, recipients benefit from becoming part of the broader Cambridge Trust and African student communities, with access to academic mentorship, workshops, and alumni networks.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of an African country. Dual citizens may be considered if one of their nationalities is from Africa.
• Academic Programme: Candidates must be applying to pursue a full-time PhD degree at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is not available for master’s programmes, part-time PhDs, or undergraduate studies.
• Field of Study: All academic disciplines are eligible. However, strong preference is given to applicants whose research proposals focus on sustainable development, climate resilience, public health, education, economic transformation, or other areas of societal impact relevant to Africa.
• Academic Excellence: Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, typically evidenced by a first-class or high upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and, where applicable, a master’s degree.
• Potential for Leadership and Impact: The selection committee looks for individuals with a proven commitment to community service, leadership, and long-term contribution to the development of their home country or region.

The scholarship aligns closely with the vision of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme, which emphasizes African-led innovation, equity, and inclusion in sustainable development.

Application

There is no separate application form or process for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship. Instead, applicants are automatically considered when they apply for a PhD programme at the University of Cambridge, provided that they complete the application process correctly and meet the funding deadline.

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For more Refer to the : Postgraduate Course Directory