Churchill Scholarships

One year of graduate study in a STEM field at Cambridge University.

Application Deadline

September 13, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Duke Contact

NCS
ncs-ousf@duke.edu

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Quick facts

Academic Discipline

STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)

Eligibility: Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

When to Apply

Senior Year, Young Alumni

Campus Nomination Required?

Yes

Age Limit

19-26

Sponsoring Foundation Site

https://churchillscholarship.org/

Description

The Churchill Scholarship funds one year of study in the STEM fields at the University of Cambridge. Scholars may pursue research or coursework through any of the eligible graduate programs at Cambridge. Applicants must apply separately for admission to Cambridge and must indicate their preference to live in the Churchill College residence at Cambridge. Applicants must be nominated by Duke to compete for the award.

Application Timeline
Deadline for complete Campus Applications, including all forms, resume, transcript, and essay	Friday, September 13, 12p.m. (noon)
Deadline for all letters of recommendation sent to: ncs-ousf@duke.edu	Friday, September 13, 12p.m. (noon)
Duke nominees named by NCS	Late September

Benefits

The scholarship includes tuition, a travel allowance, and living expense stipend, with a total value estimated around $65,000.

The scholarship also includes public engagement training and science policy seminars for all Scholars, as well as cohort gatherings and guided visits.

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, either graduating seniors or Duke alumni having graduated within the past 12 months.

Selection Criteria

outstanding academic achievement
proven talent in research
outstanding personal qualities, interpreted as “interests and achievements outside of research” although the committee understands that the time commitment required by research is significant.