🇬🇧 Fully Funded Master’s at Cambridge: Two Incredible Studentships Breaking Barriers for 2025
Want to earn a Master’s from one of the world’s top universities — without worrying about how to pay for it? The University of Cambridge has opened its doors even wider for 2025-2026 with two life-changing studentships: the Cambridge Opportunity Studentships and the Get In Cambridge Studentships.
These remarkable programs are designed to remove financial barriers and boost representation for talented UK students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. If you’ve ever thought Cambridge was out of reach, think again.
What Are These Studentships?
These funding programs are part of Cambridge’s mission to make world-class education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or income.
- Cambridge Opportunity Studentships: For Master’s applicants from low-income households who’ve faced educational disadvantage and qualify for Home fee status.
- Get In Cambridge Studentships: Meet all the same financial and educational criteria but specifically target Black, British Bangladeshi, and British Pakistani students — groups underrepresented in Cambridge’s postgraduate community.
Both studentships aim to create a more inclusive academic environment, tackling long-standing inequalities head-on.
What Costs Are Covered?
This is what makes these studentships so special: they’re designed to fully fund your Master’s journey.
When combined with the maximum government postgraduate grant or loan, these awards will cover:
- Full tuition fees
- Living costs throughout your course
So you can focus on studying and making the most of Cambridge, without the stress of scraping funds together or taking on private debt.
Who Can Apply?
The eligibility is clear and designed to reach students who need it most.
To qualify, you must:
- Be applying for a Master’s at Cambridge (and not already hold a Master’s or be studying at postgraduate level).
- Show that you don’t have the personal financial means (savings, income, assets, or other awards) to fund the course.
Then, you’ll also need to meet at least one of these important criteria — though Cambridge welcomes additional personal stories that show why you’d benefit from this support.
Background-Based Criteria:
- Refugee or humanitarian protection status in the UK
- Received Free School Meals at secondary school
- Spent time in care or lived in a Foyer
- Acted as a young carer
- Grew up in one of the most deprived areas in the UK (check your postcode using the government’s IMD tool).
Academic or Personal Circumstances:
- First generation in immediate family to attend university
- Received a full or partial maintenance grant/loan during undergraduate study
- Estranged from immediate family or caregivers
- Balanced full-time undergraduate study with caring responsibilities
- Studied as a single parent or lone guardian
- Faced serious disruption during your degree (e.g., illness, bereavement).
Why This Matters for Future Leaders
These studentships aren’t just about covering costs. They’re about unlocking talent that might otherwise be lost due to financial or social barriers. Cambridge wants diverse perspectives and voices that will shape fields from science to the arts, law, and beyond.
This is your chance to bring your unique experiences and ambitions to a global stage — without worrying about whether you can afford it.
How to Apply
Applying is simple. Visit the official Cambridge Trust website to explore full details and start your application:
You’ll find all the guidance you need to prepare a strong application that highlights your circumstances and potential.
Final Thoughts
For so many students, the financial burden is the biggest barrier to top-level study. These two powerful studentships remove that worry, giving you the freedom to aim high. If you’re eligible, don’t miss this chance to build your future at Cambridge.
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