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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.




Scholarship Amount

Tuition fees, a living stipend, and a travel stipend


Annual Number of Scholarships Awarded

  • 15 per year



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



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



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



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.




Student Spotlights

Isaac Martin

Isaac Martin, a senior honors student majoring in mathematics and physics, has received the prestigious Churchill Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He is one of only 17 students nationally to receive the award this year and is the sixth consecutive Churchill Scholar from the University of Utah. All […]

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Cameron Owen

Cameron Owen of Boise, Idaho, a senior honors student majoring in chemistry and physics and minoring in mathematics, has received the prestigious Churchill Scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He is one of only 15 students nationally to receive the award this year and is the fourth consecutive Churchill […]

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Deadlines

University Deadline:
08-28-2023

National Deadline:
11-01-2023


Timeline

Early May: Churchill Application Opens

August 28, 2023: University Deadline

September 1, 2023: University of Cambridge Application Opens

November 1, 2023: University of Cambridge Application Deadline

November 1, 2023 by 3 pm MST: Churchill National Application Deadline

Early December: Notification of finalist selection and interviews

Early February: Notification of Selection




Length of Scholarship

9-12 months, depending on the program


Scholarship Website

https://www.churchillscholarship.org/


Contact Information

competitivescholarships@utah.edu