Location: United Kingdom
Program: Postgraduate (Master’s Degree)
Eligibility: International students
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: January 7, 2026
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The Shoman Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by the University of Cambridge to support outstanding master’s students who are citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, or Syria. This scholarship reflects the University of Cambridge’s commitment to promoting access to world-class education for talented students from the Middle East region and fostering academic excellence and cross-cultural understanding.
The Shoman Scholarship enables exceptional students from Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Syria to pursue their academic goals at Cambridge and benefit from the university’s rich intellectual environment, distinguished faculty, and world-class research facilities. Recipients of the Shoman Scholarship join a diverse and vibrant community of scholars at Cambridge, contributing to and benefiting from the university’s centuries-old tradition of academic excellence. The scholarship provides financial support to enable students to focus on their master’s studies and develop the knowledge and skills needed to make meaningful contributions to their home countries and the broader Middle East region upon graduation.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support including:
- Total annual funding of up to €50,000 – €60,000
- Full University Composition Fee (Overseas fee rate)
- Maintenance allowance
- Access to world-class research facilities and resources at Cambridge
- Integration into Cambridge’s international scholarly community
- Supervision from distinguished faculty
- Access to University and College libraries
- Participation in academic and social activities
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- Other benefits
The maintenance allowance support can be used to cover:
- Accommodation
- Food and daily necessities
- Books and research materials
- Personal expenses
- Local travel
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, or Syria
- Have applied for admission, or already received an offer of admission, to a doctorate degree program at the University of Cambridge
- Demonstrate exceptional academic performance with excellent undergraduate results
- Show strong potential for success in graduate studies
- Meet the University of Cambridge’s standard admission requirements for the chosen program
- Demonstrate financial need
Note: Kindly check the official website for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
The University of Cambridge selection committee evaluates applicants through a comprehensive review process based on several key criteria: academic excellence, demonstrated by an outstanding undergraduate record and strong grades; academic potential, reflecting the ability to excel in graduate-level studies at Cambridge; the quality of the application, including well-articulated research interests, a persuasive personal statement, and strong academic references; citizenship eligibility, requiring applicants to be citizens of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, or Syria; financial need, where applicable, indicating genuine need for scholarship support; and overall suitability, assessed holistically to determine the candidate’s alignment with the scholarship’s goals and values.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
