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The Churchill Scholarship offers American students of exceptional the ability to pursue graduate studies (Master’s degree) in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics for 9-12 months at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships are highly competitive and cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel expenses.
Scholarship Amount
Tuition fees, a living stipend, and a travel stipendAnnual Number of Scholarships Awarded
- 15 per year
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen (native born or naturalized)
- Be a senior who is enrolled in classes or has graduated in the past 12 months
- Hold a bachelor's degree by the start of the award and have not attained a doctorate
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- There is no miminum GPA, but most applicants have a very high average
- Achievement in STEM course, especially in the major, as indicated by course grades and recommendation letters
- Proven talent in research
- Applicants in the sciences and engineering will demonstrate extensive lab experience, internships, or other related work
- Applicants in mathematics will show substantial independent work or other projects
- The Churchill Scholarship Committee looks for originality and creativity
- Outstanding personal qualities
- The Churchill Scholarship Committee does not seek "well-rounded" applicants; instead, it seeks applicants with what they call interesting "jagged edges"
- The Churchill Scholarship Committee takes into account interests and achievements outside of research, but it does not favor any particular kind of activity
Application Material
- Churchill Application
- 1-page Proposed Program of Study
- 2-page Personal Statement
- Correspondence with a potential lab supervisor, if applicable
- University of Cambridge Application
- CV/Resume
- Transcripts
- 4 letters of recommendation
- University Endorsement
University Endorsement Process
University endorsement is a competitive process and not guaranteed. Students seeking University of Utah endorsement must submit certain application components by the University’s deadline. The University of Utah may endorse up to 2 students per year for the Churchill Scholarship. The endorsement process requires an interview with the University-designated committee.