Churchill Cambridge Postgraduate Scholarship – University of Alberta, Canada

Location: UK

Program: Postgraduate – PhD (Engineering)

Eligibility: International students

Duration: Up to 3 years

Deadline: October 16, 2026

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The Churchill Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious award funded by an endowment established by the Sir Winston Churchill Society of Edmonton and supported by the Churchill Scholarships Foundation of Alberta. It is awarded to a University of Alberta engineering graduate entering PhD studies at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant enters Churchill College at Cambridge University, a college that houses a high concentration of engineering and science graduate students. The scholarship is normally renewed for a second and third year of study subject to suitable academic progress. Cambridge University offers a broad range of research areas and facilities in engineering across six research divisions: Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Acoustics, Turbomachinery, and more.

The University of Alberta is a leading public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908, it is consistently ranked among the world’s top research-intensive universities and is particularly renowned for its programs in engineering, science, health sciences, and the humanities. With over 400 distinct research laboratories and annual external research funding exceeding $500 million, the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s most distinguished institutions for advanced study and innovation.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

$64,000 CAD per year for the duration of the PhD programme.
Renewable for a second and third year subject to suitable progress
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a graduate of the University of Alberta entering PhD studies at Cambridge University; OR
Must be currently completing a BSc or MSc degree in Engineering at the University of Alberta
Graduates with one or two years of professional experience will also be considered

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The selection committee looks for candidates who will excel at Cambridge University and project a positive image as ambassadors for Alberta. Applications are assessed based on the letter of application outlining the applicant’s reasons for wishing to study at Cambridge and a brief description of their area of research interest, a University of Alberta transcript, and the names of two references preferably from the University of Alberta. Applicants may also attach a formal resume to strengthen their application.