Postgraduate Funding

Every year, the University offers a wide range of scholarships to new incoming postgraduate students.

There are also a small number of University scholarships that are available for applicants from backgrounds that are underrepresented in postgraduate study and for those who have faced an educational or socio-economic disadvantage.

You will need to be aware of deadlines for University funding. Check the course directory to find out which funding deadline applied to your course. Your application and references must be submitted by the deadline for your funding application to be considered.

The College awards a few Scholarships each year to postgraduate students. These include:

AGM Randeree Charitable Trust (RCT) Scholarship

The AGM Randeree Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for prospective students who are actively engaged in the British Muslim community to develop their leadership capabilities. Further details can be found on the AGM Randeree Scholarship website. Students must hold an offer of a place with their Department by the time of interview.

The McBurney St Edmund’s College MPhil Scholarship in Archaeological Science

This scholarship of £5,000 is for the best qualified applicant who applies for the MPhil in Archaeology, and who wishes to specialise in Archaeological Science, with a preference for those who have an interest in Geoarchaeology. Students with any fee status

(Home/EU/Overseas) are eligible to apply. Applicants must have been accepted for a place on the MPhil in Archaeology with a specialisation in Archaeological Science.

Applications should be made in writing to St Edmund’s College, including a statement of no more than 1,000 words in support of your application. Applications should be made by 1 May 2025 and sent to admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk.

The Ebenezer Ademisoye MPhil Award

This award of £5,000 is for an applicant who has an offer at St Edmund’s College to study an MPhil and who is in financial need. Preference will be given to applicants with one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black African; Black Caribbean; Black Other; Mixed – White and Black Caribbean; Mixed – White and Black African; or Other mixed background (to include Black African, Black Caribbean or Black Other).

Applications should be made in writing to St Edmund’s College by sending a CV and a covering letter of no more that 1000 words outlining why you would benefit from the award, declaring how you meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrating your financial need. Applications should be made by 23 June 2025 and sent to admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk.

The St Edmund’s College & CJBS Social Innovation scholarship

The studentship has been made available by St Edmund’s College in partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School for applicants on the MSt in Social Innovation.

St Edmund’s and CJBS welcome applications from any candidate, irrespective of nationality or geographical location. Applications are particularly welcomed from social sector practitioners (working at organisations with limited resources, such as NGOs, in particular).

To apply for this funding applicants will be required to submit an application to mstsocialinnovation@jbs.cam.ac.uk:

outlining a social innovation idea (or a change project within an organisation) which the programme can help realise
explaining how the candidate will be able to play a part in the life of St Edmund’s College.

Candidates must have received an offer to join the programme in October 2025 and membership at St Edmund’s College before they can be considered for the scholarship.

Further details can be found on Cambridge Judge Business School website. MSt in Social Innovation team will instruct you on how to apply for the scholarship.

The College offers financial incentives such as the Student Education Development Awards and Student Enrichment Awards. These are available to current College students to support with the cost of:

• Language studies
• Sports club memberships
• Music lessons
• Career advancement activities
• Short-term internships
• Attending conferences and workshops
• Some fieldwork and research trips

There is also an award to provide financial assistance to students facing unexpected or severe hardship during their studies.

Cambridge offers financial support to help student parents with the cost of OFSTED registered childcare.

Home fees status students

You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to cover study-related costs which you have as a result of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income. You do not have to pay back your Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Read more information about funding support for students with disabilities.

International fee status students

The International Disabled Students’ Fund (IDS Fund) is administered by the Disability Resource Centre. Eligible offer holders and students of the University who are classified as an international student for fees purposes are able to apply to the Fund for support in meeting the costs of academic-related disability support. See the Disability Resource Centre website for details.