- Cambridge Trust & Selwyn Borthwick Masters Studentship in Studies in the Ancient World
- Silverstrand Scholarship for Conservation Leadership
- The Vienna MPhil Studentship in Philosophy
- Elgar Masters Studentship
- The 'John and Angela' - Masters in conservation leadership
- Vice-Chancellor’s & Selwyn Littlefield PhD Studentship in the Arts and Humanities
- Cambridge Trust and Selwyn College Masters Award
- Selwyn College and AHRC Doctoral Studentships
- Selwyn Sykes Cambridge Masters Studentship in Italian Studies
- Hamilton Cambridge International Scholarship
- The Mole Fund
- Bowman Scholarship
- Walters-Kundert Studentship
- Oxford Wave Research PhD Studentship
- Richard Edwards MPhil Studentship in the History of Art
- Other Sources of Funding
- Funding for Current Selwyn Students
Selwyn Borthwick Masters Studentship in Studies in the Ancient World
Selwyn College is pleased to announce a new Masters Studentship for a top scoring Masters 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 Studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2023. The Studentship is open to exceptionally well-qualified UK 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. Award winners will also be eligible to apply for extra fieldwork funding.
Silverstrand Scholarship for Conservation Leadership
Selwyn College offers the Silverstrand Scholarship for 2023 entry in the Conservation Leadership programme. The Scholarship offers the International University Composition Fee, 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.
The Vienna MPhil Studentship in Philosophy
Selwyn College welcomes applications for the Vienna MPhil Studentship in Philosophy. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college on the University of Cambridge application form. The studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2023.
Elgar Masters Studentship
The College is delighted to announce that it has recently received 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 'John and Angela' - Masters in conservation leadership
The Studentship is open to exceptionally well-qualified 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.
Those wishing to be considered for The 'John and Angela' - Masters in conservation leadership 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.
Vice-Chancellor's Selwyn Littlefield PhD Studentship in the Arts and Humanities
There is currently an award-holder in place for this studentship.
Cambridge Trust and Selwyn College Masters Award
The scheme funds outstanding UK Masters-level students, and preference is given to applicants who have declared an intention to continue to a PhD. The scheme offers awards of £12,000. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college. We expect to offer two studentships for 2023 entry. This studentship is offered every year.
Selwyn College and AHRC Doctoral Studentship
There is currently an award-holder in place for this studentship. We expect to offer another studentship in 2022.
Selwyn Sykes Cambridge Masters Studentship in Italian Studies
The Sykes Studentship enters its seventh year at Selwyn, offering a studentship for a UK MPhil student focusing on Italian studies for entry in October 2023. The Studentship is open to exceptionally well-qualified candidates, of outstanding academic potential, who intend to study at the College for an MPhil with a focus on Italian Studies. 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 in the case of an MPhil.
Those wishing to be considered for the Selwyn Sykes Studentship 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 Italian Section, and must become a member of Selwyn College on taking up the Studentship.
Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the Department in advance to discuss their research interests and postgraduate plans. The current postgraduate coordinator is: Professor Adam Ledgeway
Hamilton Cambridge International Scholarship
Selwyn College and the Cambridge Trust occasionally offer a Hamilton Cambridge International Scholarship. The scholarship is for a non-EU PhD student in any subject, and will cover University and College fees plus an annual stipend for three years. Applicants should specify Selwyn as their preferred College on the University of Cambridge application form, and indicate that they are applying for the Hamilton Scholarship. The next award will be made in 2023.
The Mole Fund
Selwyn College will offer a scholarship for 2023 entry of £5,000. The fund is open to MPhil students for support with living costs or tuition fees. The Fund may also be used to support costs associated with an internship or similar for undergraduates. This scholarship may be offered in conjunction with other awards.
Bowman Scholarship
Selwyn College offers 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
Walters-Kundert Studentship
The Walters-Kundert fund supports up to two PhD students at any one time to undertake doctoral work in the Department of Chemistry; the recipients need to be members of Selwyn or to transfer their College affiliation to Selwyn. Candidates need to go through the applications process run by the Department. (There is currently an award-holder in place for this studentship.)
Oxford Wave Research PhD Studentship
Forensic Phonetics and Automatic Speaker Recognition
There is currently an award-holder in place for this studentship.
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 History of Art. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college. The Studentship will be awarded for entry in October 2023.
Other Sources of Funding
For information about the new Postgraduate Master’s Loan, please see here (Please pay close attention to the rules on eligibility, as not everyone is eligible. Though UK part-time students are.)
For more funding options please see 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. those studying Engineering, Theology or Mathematics, former pupils of Nottingham High School, or those travelling overseas to carry out biological or anthropological research. Please contact us if you think you might be eligible.
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.
Bursaries, Grants and Prizes at Selwyn
You can read about the range of scholarships, bursaries and financial support available to postgraduate and undergraduate students at Selwyn here.