Selwyn Petersen TCRS PhD Scholarship in Medicine

Selwyn College is pleased to offer in collaboration with the Trinity Cambridge Research Studentships a full PhD studentship in urological cancers.  The studentship is available to candidates with Home fee status applying for a PhD in urological cancer in the Department of Surgery at the University of Cambridge for entry in October 2027.  The award includes composition fees a the Home student rate, maintenance at UKRI rate, and extension funding for up to 6 months if needed.

Prospective candidates should indicate their interest in this studentship when applying for the PhD through the standard University process. The successful candidate must have applied to Selwyn College or transfer their college affiliation to Selwyn on taking up the scholarship.

The Borthwick Masters Studentship in Studies in the Ancient World

 Selwyn College is pleased to offer one master's studentship for a top scoring master's candidate with a research focus on the ancient world. Potential areas of study could be Archaeology, Classics, Art History, History, Anthropology, or other related subjects, depending on the focus of research. The studentships will be awarded for entry in October 2027. The studentship is a partial award and open to exceptionally well-qualified UK or international candidates, of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study for a PhD degree in the future. 

Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner. Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred college on the University of Cambridge application form, and indicate that they are applying for the Borthwick Studentship. 

The Bowman Scholarship

Selwyn College is pleased to offer the Bowman Scholarship each year. It is intended to assist with the fees and maintenance of a former member of Nottingham High School studying for an advanced degree at the University of Cambridge or a BA degree as an affiliated student.   It is only tenable for Selwyn College. For further details please see Bowman_Scholarship.pdf

The Cambridge Trust 'John & Angela' Master Studentship in Conservation Leadership

Selwyn College is pleased to offer in collaboration with the Cambridge Trust a studentship to exceptionally well-qualified overseas candidates, who intend to study at the college for an MPhil in conservation leadership.  Postgraduates of any University may apply.  Eligible applicants must have applied for admission, or already received an offer of admission to the University of Cambridge.  The Studentship will be tenable for one year and offers the University Composition Fee for International Students.

Those wishing to be considered for The Cambridge Trust 'John & Angela' Master Studentship in Conservation Leadership should apply to the University in the normal manner, ideally indicating their preference for Selwyn College.  The successful applicant will be selected by the college, in consultation with the Cambridge Trust and the Conservation Leadership course, and must become a member of the college on taking up the studentship.

The Cambridge Trust Selwyn Borthwick Masters Studentship in the Ancient World

Selwyn College is pleased to offer a Master's studentship for an outstanding master's candidate with a research focus on the ancient world. Potential areas of study could be Archaeology, Classics, Art History, History, Anthropology, or other related subjects, depending on the focus of research.  The studentships will be awarded for entry in October 2027. The studentships offers a £12,000 contribution to the University Composition Fee for Home students of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study for a PhD degree in the future.

Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner.  Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred college on the University of Cambridge application form, and indicate that they are applying for the Borthwick Studentship.

The Dobson Studentship in Materials Science

Managed by the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, this award may be held at Selwyn College and offers a PhD studentship to a top candidate identified by the Department. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Department in the first instance. The PhD studentship will be offered for October 2027 entry.

The Elgar Masters Studentship

The College is delighted to offer a legacy from an old member which has allowed us to establish a scholarship for a current Selwyn student who wishes to continue to postgraduate study at Master’s level. It has been agreed that, in keeping with the benefactor’s wishes, we should give priority to those who have been in receipt of a Cambridge Bursary and/or come from widening participation backgrounds. 

The proposal is to offer one full studentship per year. Candidates should apply for their desired postgraduate course of study in the normal way, naming Selwyn as their first choice college. There is no need for a separate application or reference as, once we have determined eligibility, we shall use the University’s ranking system to determine the top ranked candidate. In the event that this person obtains a matched award from a Department or another source, we may be able to make a second award.

The Patrick Cross Studentship in Economics

Selwyn College is pleased to offer the Patrick Cross Studentship in Economics in collaboration with the Cambridge Trust. The studentship offers a £6,000 contribution to the University Composition Fee a home student of outstanding academic potential. The successful candidate must be admitted to any MPhil in the Department of Economics.

Prospective students wishing to be considered for this studentship should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college, and indicate that they wish to apply for this studentship.  The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2027.

The Richard Edwards MPhil Studentship in the History of Art

Selwyn College welcomes applications for the Richard Edwards MPhil in the History of Art.  Applications may include research in art history and allied subjects, including architecture and design.  Preference would be given in the first instance to those studying for the MPhil in the Global History of Art and Architecture. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college. The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2027 and covers the University Composition fee for home students.

The Silverstrand Scholarship in Conservation Leadership

Selwyn College is pleased to offer the Silverstrand Scholarship for 2027 entry in the Conservation Leadership programme.  The scholarship offers the University Composition Fee for international students, as well as a maintenance stipend and a settling in fee.

The Scholarship is open to exceptionally well-qualified candidates, who intend to study at Selwyn College for an MPhil in Conservation Leadership.  Postgraduates of any university may apply and candidates from South East Asia are particularly encouraged to apply.  Eligible applicants must have applied for admission, or already received an offer of admission to the University of Cambridge.  The scholarship will be tenable for one year.

Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner, indicating their preference for Selwyn College.  The successful applicant will be selected by the college, in consultation with the Conservation Leadership course, and must become a member of the college on taking up the studentship.

The Sir David Harrison Studentship in Sciences, Maths, or Engineering

Selwyn College is pleased to offer a Master's Studentship in the Sciences, Maths, or Engineering in memory of the college's former Master, Sir David Harrison.  The studentship will be open to UK students and will make a partial contribution towards their studies.

Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner.  Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred College on the University of Cambridge application form and indicate that they are applying for the Sir David Harrison Studentship.

The Sykes Intesa Sanpaolo TCRS PhD Scholarship in Italian

Selwyn College is pleased to offer in collaboration with Cambridge-Intesa Sanpaolo Fund for Italian and the Trinity Cambridge Research Studentships a full PhD studentship in Italian. The studentship is available to candidates with Home fee status applying for a PhD in Italian beginning in October 2027, based in the Italian Section, Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. It is open to candidates with an excellent academic record, strong research potential, and a clear fit with the Italian Section’s research strengths in any appropriate area of Italian Studies. The award includes composition fees at the Home student rate, maintenance at UKRI rate, and extension funding for up to 6 months if needed. 

Applicants will be nominated for a TCRS studentship by their relevant Department or Faculty. Applicants do not need to apply separately for a TCRS studentship or provide additional information. The successful candidate must have applied to Selwyn College or transfer their college affiliation to Selwyn on taking up the scholarship.
 

The Vice-Chancellor's & Walters-Kundert Scholarship

Selwyn College is pleased to offer in collaboration with the Cambridge Trust a fully-funded PhD scholarship for a UK PhD student to undertake doctoral work in the Department of Chemistry. The award includes composition fees at the Home student rate, maintenance at UKRI rate, extension funding for up to 6 months if needed, and a contribution of up to £500 to conference funding.  

Those wishing to be considered should apply to the University in the normal manner, indicating their preference for Selwyn College. The successful applicant will be selected by the college, in consultation with the Cambridge Trust and the Department of Chemistry, and must become a member of the college on taking up the scholarship. 

Other sources of funding

For information about Postgraduate Master’s Loan please find information by clicking here (Please pay close attention to the rules on eligibility, as not everyone is eligible.)

For more funding options please click here

Funding for current Selwyn Students

The college has two funds to assist postgraduate students with research-related expenses, one for travel (e.g. to conferences), and one for other essential items such as books, software, meeting registrations, etc. In addition, there are funds available to specific categories of students; e.g. specific travel grants or sports grants. For more information please click here

College hardship funds are also available for those who meet unexpected financial difficulties during their course.

A thesis binding grant, currently £100, is available to all PhD students on submission of their thesis.