About This Scholarship
Citizens of Commonwealth countries or other international students applying to Cambridge PhD programs. Outstanding academic achievement.
Auto-considered with Cambridge PhD application if submitted by first deadline. Around 15–20 awards per year.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizen of a Commonwealth or other eligible country
- Apply to Cambridge PhD program
- Outstanding first degree
- Apply by Gates Cambridge / Clarendon first deadline (December)
- No separate application — automatically considered
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
5 December 2026
Results Announced
30 April 2027
Programme Start
Varies — check official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Cambridge International Scholarship (CISS) cover?
Full tuition and maintenance for PhD study at Cambridge
Who is eligible for the Cambridge International Scholarship (CISS)?
Citizens of Commonwealth countries or other international students applying to Cambridge PhD programs. Outstanding academic achievement.
When is the deadline for the Cambridge International Scholarship (CISS)?
The deadline is 5 December 2026. Results are announced around 30 April 2027.
What fields of study does the Cambridge International Scholarship (CISS) cover?
The scholarship is open to students from all academic backgrounds and fields of study.
Is there anything special about the Cambridge International Scholarship (CISS)?
Auto-considered with Cambridge PhD application if submitted by first deadline. Around 15–20 awards per year.
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