Clare Hall Cambridge International Scholarship 2027

Overview

Clare Hall is one of Cambridge’s 31 constituent colleges, focused entirely on postgraduate study. It runs its own scholarship awards alongside the wider Cambridge Trust funding. The College Studentships are open to applicants of any nationality who hold offers for Masters or PhD study at Cambridge and choose Clare Hall as their college. Awards typically cover part of college fees or top up other funding sources. The 2027 cycle aligns with Cambridge’s standard postgraduate deadline: 5 January 2027.

Benefits

• Partial fee award typically covering College fees and contributing to maintenance.
• Compatible with major Cambridge funding (Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon, etc.) where rules permit.
• Membership of Clare Hall, one of Cambridge’s smallest and most internationally diverse colleges.
• Access to College accommodation, gardens, dining, and research seminars.
• Travel and research grants administered through the College for current students.

Eligibility

• Citizen of any country.
• Holding an offer of admission to a Cambridge postgraduate course (MPhil, MASt, PhD, EdD, etc.) for October 2027 entry.
• Having selected Clare Hall as your first-choice or assigned college on your Cambridge graduate application.
• Strong academic record at undergraduate level (and Masters, if applying to PhD).
• The award is means-tested and merit-based; both academic strength and financial circumstances matter.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Cambridge postgraduate programme through the University’s Postgraduate Applicant Portal by 5 January 2027 for most courses.
2. Select Clare Hall as your first-choice college on the application.
3. Complete the Cambridge funding section: tick the Cambridge Trust box and any college-specific funding options.
4. Submit by Cambridge’s published deadline (most courses 5 January 2027; a few competitive courses use a December deadline).
5. College Studentship decisions are made by Clare Hall after admission offers are issued, typically between February and May 2027.