Are you a student from Africa looking for a fully funded opportunity to study your dream course at Cambridge University in UK? Then you should forward an application for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026 Programme.
The Cambridge Trust is a major source of funding to students at the University of Cambridge and offers a number of scholarships to postgraduate applicants. It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their places at the University. Priority will be given to students whose works contribute to the development of the African continent and the World. This scholarship programme has close affiliation with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Cambridge Commonwealth Trust
- Host Institution(s): University of Cambridge, UK
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Scholarship Worth: Not Specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: PhD
- Nationality: Africans
Also See: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa 2026/2027
Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025 Programme for study in United Kingdom, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Open to candidates from African countries
- Applicant must be PhD level students
- Research area must contribute to the development of the African continent and to climate-resilient and sustainable futures for Africa and the World
Scholarship Benefits
The Cambridge University Changemakers Scholarship 2025 for African Students offers the following benefits:
- University tuition fee
- Annual stipend (sufficient for a single person)
- Immigration Health Surcharge
- Visa
- Travel and research costs
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Application Procedure
How-to-Apply: Applicants for the Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2026 are to first apply for admission into the University of Cambridge, as there is no separate application for the award programme.
Successful application by the intending candidate must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to his/her chosen course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory).
Application Deadline: Varies