Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026 in UK
Job Description
Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026 in UK
The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. It is tenable at any college.
The Cambridge Trust enables extraordinary individuals, with outstanding academic potential, to access education and research opportunities at the University of Cambridge.
Our scholarships improve students’ lives and equip them to make a positive difference in communities and the world.
It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University, whose research research contributes to the development of the Continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world.
This scholarship programme is closely affiliated with the Mastercard Foundation scholars programme.
Summary of the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026
- Type: PhD Scholarships
- Country to study: United Kingdom (UK)
- School to study: University of Cambridge
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living Stipends, Travel Costs
- Deadline: Varies by Program
Requirement for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026
- Be an African citizen.
- Have applied to a doctoral program at Cambridge University.
- Apply before the deadline.
Research area must contribute to the development of the African continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the world.
Scholarship Perks
- University tuition fee
- Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Visa
- Travel and research costs
Guidelines
- Apply to a doctoral program at Cambridge University.
- No separate application is required for this scholarship, only the application for admission to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to your course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory