Cambridge Opportunity Studentships and Get In Cambridge Studentships are fully funded awards provided through the Cambridge Trust for Master’s students beginning in October 2025. The Opportunity Studentships serve applicants from low-income households with educational disadvantage, while the Get In Cambridge scheme further targets under-representation of students from Black, British Bangladeshi, and British Pakistani backgrounds. These awards cover university fees and living costs when combined with the UK postgraduate loan system—designed to ensure equitable access to life‑changing postgraduate study at Cambridge. ↚
Cambridge Opportunity Studentships and Get In Cambridge Studentships 2025, UK (Fully Funded)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be prospective Master’s students who have not already completed a Master’s degree, nor currently enrolled in one. Essential requirements include demonstrable financial need—e.g., no independent savings or assets to fund study. Additional qualifications, such as experiences of social or educational hardship (e.g., refugee status, local authority care, being a young carer, or attending a deprived school), strengthen eligibility. Applicants must meet specific criteria addressed by the Get In Cambridge programme if applying under its remit.Funding and Benefits
Successful recipients receive full tuition fee coverage and a living allowance sufficient to bridge any gap between the standard UK postgraduate loan and the total cost of study. Typically, around 30 studentships are awarded annually across Cambridge Master’s applicants—offering meaningful support for students who would otherwise be excluded by financial constraints.
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About the Cambridge Trust
The Cambridge Trust is the principal postgraduate scholarship provider for the University of Cambridge, supporting international and UK students across disciplines through multiple funding programmes. The Opportunity and Get In Cambridge schemes align with its mission to promote access for academically excellent candidates facing significant barriers.Tips for a Successful Application
Apply early before your chosen programme’s funding deadline and prepare honest and reflective responses to the financial hardship section. Share personal circumstances—such as caring responsibilities, disruptions, or being a first‑generation student—and demonstrate academic promise through transcripts and a compelling personal statement.↚
How to Apply
Applications follow Cambridge’s standard admission process. By the funding deadline corresponding to each course, applicants must apply through the Postgraduate Applicant Portal, ticking the funding section and responding to specific questions linked to the Opportunity and Get In Cambridge schemes. No separate scholarship application form is required. Decisions are offered on a rolling basis from March through late July.