Program Description: 

Title: Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025

Application deadline: Varies

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Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025: Overview

The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a fully funded PhD scholarship program offered by the University of Cambridge, aimed at outstanding students from across Africa. The scholarship is designed for students whose research will directly contribute to Africa’s development and promote climate-resilient and sustainable futures for both Africa and the world. This scholarship is closely affiliated with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme.

Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025: Eligibility

• Citizens of any African country
• Must be applying for a PhD in any subject at the University of Cambridge
• Research must contribute to development in Africa and to climate-resilient, sustainable futures
• Must require financial assistance to take up the offer of study at Cambridge

Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025: Benefits

What the Scholarship Covers:

• Full University tuition fees

• Annual stipend (living allowance) – sufficient for a single person

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

• UK visa costs

• Travel costs to Cambridge

• Research costs

Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025: Application Process

• No separate scholarship application is required.
• Apply for admission to a PhD program at the University of Cambridge via the Postgraduate Course Directory.
• Ensure you apply before the course-specific funding deadline to be automatically considered.
• Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and the impact of the proposed research on African development.

Funding Deadline:

Check your chosen PhD program in the Postgraduate Course Directory for specific deadlines (typically early December 2025 for 2026 entry).

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Alignment of research proposal with Africa’s development priorities

• Commitment to climate-resilient, sustainable futures

• Financial need