St Edmund’s College is proud to be partnering with the Cambridge India Research Foundation to enable donations from our alumni and friends in India that empower the next generation of students from India.
Since its founding 130 years ago, St Edmund’s College has grown from a community of just 6 students to welcoming 519 new students from over 90 countries across the world in Michaelmas 2026.
People from all over the world come to St Edmund’s with big questions. They research issues that matter to the world, and to our understanding of our place in it. They push boundaries of achievement and possibility. They ask who they will become.
My experience at St Edmund's was about much more than pursuing an MPhil at Cambridge. It was about finding a sense of belonging that brought together people from all walks of life. What made St Edmund's special was its warmth and inclusivity. I felt welcomed, valued, and part of something larger than myself.
Higher education is now more expensive than ever. Financial support is a necessity for many students to be able to take up their place at St Edmund’s. In 2024/25, we attracted MPhil applications from 25 students from India – half of these applicants applied for funding.
If your time at St Edmund’s shaped your future, this is your chance to give forward to the next generation of Eddie’s students from India.
St Edmund’s College is partnering with the Cambridge India Research Foundation (‘CIRF’) to enable our alumni and friends in India to give forward to and empower the next generation of Indian students at St Edmund’s. Our shared goal is to build a strong pipeline of Indian students coming to Cambridge, supported by a robust scholarship fund.
CIRF is a not-for-profit Section 8 company registered in India, providing a straightforward route to make a gift to St Edmund’s students from India. It is also a tax-efficient way to give your support – if you are tax-registered in India and give via CIRF, CIRF is able to issue 80G certification for use in your tax return.
Alongside CIRF, we aim to:
- Develop a robust scholarship fund for St Edmund’s students from India, both to recognise and reward talent and to ensure that Indian students can study at Cambridge irrespective of their financial circumstances
- Bring together our community of students, alumni, friends and supporters in and from India
- Put St Edmund’s College on the map as the first-choice destination for new students from India
Be a part of this mission by donating to CIRF today. Your gift will transform the lives of the students who benefit from it.
For our alumni and friends who are considering making a gift to St Edmund’s students from India but wish to give in alternative ways, St Edmund’s has established parallel funds in both the UK and America.
