The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States offers annual grants that enable American students to pursue graduate work in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge as residents of Churchill College, Cambridge. The Churchill Scholarship leads to either the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or the Master of Advanced Study (MASt), depending on the field, The MPhil in most instances is a research degree, while the MASt involves courses and research.
Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines
Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled at Brown or recently graduated and hold a bachelor's degree by the time they begin their scholarship year.
The selection criteria include exceptional academic talent and achievement and a capacity to contribute to an advancement of knowledge in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics by pursuing original, creative work at an advanced level.
Applicants should have research experience in a laboratory or with independent work or other projects.
How to Apply:
All applicants must submit a complete application.
Proposed Program of Study (MPhil applicants should have made contact with a relevant laboratory and Cambridge faculty members and they should reference these in their essay).
Personal Statement.
A letter of interest or commitment from a director of a laboratory at Cambridge, if available and if relevant.
One official transcript from each institution you have attended.
Value
The scholarship grants between $40,000 and $60,000 depending on the program of study.
Deadline
January 10
Validity
This scholarship is tenable for 1 year.
Organization / Institution Name
Brown University
