Details

The Churchill Scholarship offers American students of exceptional the ability to pursue graduate studies (Master’s degree) in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics for 9-12 months at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships are highly competitive and cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel expenses.

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Scholarship Amount

Tuition fees, a living stipend, and a travel stipend

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Annual Number of Scholarships Awarded

• 15 per year

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Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen (native born or naturalized)
• Be a senior who is enrolled in classes or has graduated in the past 12 months
• Hold a bachelor's degree by the start of the award and have not attained a doctorate

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Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated academic excellence
  • There is no miminum GPA, but most applicants have a very high average
  • Achievement in STEM course, especially in the major, as indicated by course grades and recommendation letters
• Proven talent in research
  • Applicants in the sciences and engineering will demonstrate extensive lab experience, internships, or other related work
  • Applicants in mathematics will show substantial independent work or other projects
  • The Churchill Scholarship Committee looks for originality and creativity
• Outstanding personal qualities
  • The Churchill Scholarship Committee does not seek "well-rounded" applicants; instead, it seeks applicants with what they call interesting "jagged edges"
  • The Churchill Scholarship Committee takes into account interests and achievements outside of research, but it does not favor any particular kind of activity

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Application Material

• Churchill Application
  • 1-page Proposed Program of Study
  • 2-page Personal Statement
  • Correspondence with a potential lab supervisor, if applicable
• University of Cambridge Application
• CV/Resume
• Transcripts
• 4 letters of recommendation
• University Endorsement

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University Endorsement Process

University endorsement is a competitive process and not guaranteed. Students seeking University of Utah endorsement must submit certain application components by the University’s deadline. The University of Utah may endorse up to 2 students per year for the Churchill Scholarship. The endorsement process requires an interview with the University-designated committee.

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