The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025 is now open for applications, offering exceptional African students the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship aims to support talented individuals who require financial assistance and whose research contributes to Africa’s development and global sustainability.
Benefits:
The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including full coverage of tuition fees, an annual stipend to meet living expenses, Immigration Health Surcharge, visa costs, and travel and research allowances. This allows recipients to focus entirely on their academic pursuits while conducting impactful research that addresses critical challenges on the African continent and beyond.
Eligibility:
To qualify, applicants must be African nationals with research interests that directly contribute to Africa’s development. Eligible research areas should emphasize climate resilience, sustainability, and innovative solutions to pressing environmental and developmental issues. Candidates must also meet the admission criteria for their chosen postgraduate program at Cambridge University.
Application process:
The application process for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is integrated with the University of Cambridge’s admissions system. Interested candidates should apply for their chosen postgraduate course and indicate their eligibility for funding. Applicants must ensure their course application is submitted by the relevant funding deadline listed in the Postgraduate Course Directory. Apply here.
Application deadline: Early January.
