The Cambridge Trust in collaboration with University of Cambridge will offer International Scholarships to highest ranked international students including Nigerians undertaking PhD studies at the University.
This scholarship is provided to ensure that 250 highest ranked students, irrespective of nationality, receive full financial support to undertake research leading to a PhD.
The Scholarships pay the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single person.
Eligibility
The University Committee draws up a list of all PhD candidates across all disciplines. The only factors taken into consideration in agreeing this list are:
- Academic qualifications,
- References and research potential.
The financial situation of applicants does not affect the selection of scholarship winners.
Application Process
Applicants should submit the Graduate Application Form , ticking the box to apply to the Cambridge Trust and completing Sections B3 (Cambridge Trust Personal Statement) and B4 (Financial Details for the Cambridge Trust)
When you are ready to begin your online application, you should take note of the following important information.
- There is an application charge of £50 which is 19,250 Naira per application. You can make the payment by providing your credit card details to the secure server when you submit the online application.
- Your application is not complete without the required supporting documentation which can be uploaded via your self service account after you submit the online application form.
- You will need to submit a separate application, with separate supporting documents, for each course you wish you to apply for.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this scholarship is 7th December 2016
For more information visit the official page