Award Description
The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to U.S. students for a year of master’s study in science, mathematics, and engineering at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College. The Scholarship was set up at the request of Sir Winston Churchill in order to fulfill his vision of U.S.-U.K. scientific exchange with the goal of advancing science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, helping to ensure our future prosperity and security.
Award Details
Awards cover one year of master's study at University of Cambridge. Scholarships include:
- Tuition
- Round trip airfare to the U.K.
- Visa fees and health surcharge
- Stipend
Recipients are eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant. The total value of the Churchill Scholarship is around $70,000.
Eligibility
An applicant for the Churchill Scholarship must be a citizen of the United States, either native-born or naturalized, and must be a graduating senior or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months). Upon taking up the Churchill Scholarship, a Churchill Scholar must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent, and may not have attained a doctorate.
Other criteria include:
- Outstanding academic achievement, especially in the major, as indicated by course grades and recommendation letters.
- Proven talent in research and a capacity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics by pursuing original, creative work at an advanced level as demonstrated by awards, prizes, research, and letters of recommendation.
- Outstanding personal qualities.
Application Timeline
OSU may nominate up to two candidates per year for the Churchill Scholarship.
Please contact LeAnn Adam to discuss your interest in applying.
- OSU Campus Deadline: October 2, 2024
- National Deadline: November 1, 2024
All applicants must apply separately for admission to the University of Cambridge by mid-October.
Get Started
Check out the Churchill Scholarship's introductory video: Churchill Scholarship.
Contact LeAnn Adam or Becca Otto in National and Global Scholarships Advising to talk about how to begin your application!