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Selwyn Borthwick Masters Studentship in Studies in the Ancient World

Selwyn College is pleased to offer two Masters Studentships 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 Studentships will be awarded for entry in October 2025. The Studentships are 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. 

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 2025.

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 '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.

 

Silverstand Scholarship for Conservation Leadership

Selwyn College offers the Silverstrand Scholarship for 2025 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.

 

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. Prospective students should apply in the usual way, listing Selwyn as their preferred college. We expect to offer two studentships for 2025 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 2025.

 

Selwyn Sykes Cambridge Masters Studentship in Italian Studies

The Sykes Studentship enters its eight year at Selwyn, offering two studentships for UK MPhil students focusing on Italian studies for entry in October 2025. The Studentships 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 Studentships 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 applicants 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. 

 

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 2027.

 

The Mole Fund

Selwyn College will offer a  scholarship for 2025 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 a UK PhD student 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. The next award will be made in 2025.

 

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 2025. 

 

Cambridge Opportunity Master's & Selwyn College Studentship MPhil Studentship

The College is delighted to offer, in conjunction with the Cambridge Trust, a studentship for postgraduate study at Master’s level. It is offered to students who come from widening participation backgrounds.
The proposal is to offer one studentship per year. Candidates should apply for their desired postgraduate course of study in the normal way.

 

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 first PhD studentship will be offered for October 2025 entry.

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

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