About this opportunity
The Churchill Scholarship, established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill, funds one year of Master's study at the University of Cambridge for outstanding US students in science, mathematics and engineering. The Foundation funds up to 18 scholarships per year: 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy; courses run between 9 and 12 months. The award covers tuition, roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and the health surcharge, and a stipend set higher than the UK Research Council standard; recipients are also eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant, and the total value is over $80,000.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States and are nominated through participating US institutions. In contrast to scholarships that prioritise leadership potential or ambassadorial qualities, the Churchill Foundation's criteria are outstanding academic achievement (there is no minimum GPA), proven talent in research such as extensive laboratory experience and internships, and outstanding personal qualities. The scholarship is tenable at Churchill College, which applicants must list as their first college choice on the Cambridge application. Scholars complete the Foundation's online application, request four academic letters of recommendation, and submit a separate application to the University of Cambridge for an eligible one-year MPhil or MASt course in the sciences, mathematics or engineering.
The Churchill Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered by Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States for applicants heading to United Kingdom.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Eligible U.S. applicants under official Churchill Foundation rules
- Apply through a participating institution or nomination route where required
- Pursue eligible master's study at Cambridge
- Show outstanding academic and research preparation
What the opportunity may offer
- University and college fees
- Living allowance
- Travel and visa-related support according to official rules
Required documents
- Churchill application
- Cambridge application
- Academic transcripts
- Research or academic statement
- Recommendations and nomination materials where required
Application process
- Check institutional nomination rules
- Choose an eligible Cambridge course
- Prepare Churchill and Cambridge application materials
- Submit through the official route by the current cycle deadline
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States
- □Prepare your 5 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Churchill Scholarship deadlines are cycle-specific and include campus nomination steps. Check the official Churchill Scholarship application page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Churchill Scholarship connected to Cambridge?
Who should verify nomination rules?
Is the deadline reusable every year?
What does the Churchill Scholarship award cover?
The award covers tuition, roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and the health surcharge, and a stipend set higher than the UK Research Council standard. Recipients are also eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant, and the total value is over $80,000.
How many Churchill Scholarships are awarded each year?
The Foundation funds up to 18 scholarships per year: 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy. The scholarships fund one year of Master's study, with courses running between 9 and 12 months.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27UShireZone is not affiliated with Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.