Opportunities

Churchill Scholarship

The Churchill Scholarship was established at the request of Sir Winston Churchill as part of the founding of Churchill College, University of Cambridge. It fulfills his vision of deepening the US–UK partnership in order to advance science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, ensuring our future prosperity and security. There are eighteen scholarships per year, comprised of sixteen Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy. It is for one year of master’s study at Churchill College. In contrast to other scholarships that look for “leadership potential” or “ambassadorial qualities,” Churchill selects Scholars on the basis of academic and research achievement.

ELIGIBILITY

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Graduating seniors or alumni who have graduated within the 12 months before the deadline with a STEM degree

IDEAL CANDIDATES

  • Outstanding academic achievement (3.9+ GPA)
  • Plan to ultimately pursue a PhD or MD
  • Proven talent and experience in research (at least two years, preferably in the same lab)
  • "Jagged Edges" - interests outside of research, but do not need to be academic or professional

Please note: University nomination is required.

TIMELINE

Application Deadline
Early November (Students must submit application to Cambridge concurrently, recommended to apply by October)

When should you engage with ONS?
Students must participate in the pre-application process the spring before the deadline, but will ideally engage with ONS as rising juniors or earlier.

GET STARTED

ONS Contact
Sayandeb Basu - sayandeb@honors.usf.edu

Scholarship Website:
https://www.churchillscholarship.org/