Scholarships and bursaries for Cambridge undergraduates

We strongly believe finances should not stop you applying to the University. We offer a wide range of financial support to help students manage the costs of studying at Cambridge.

Cambridge Bursary Scheme

As a Cambridge student, you could receive up to £3,500 a year of free financial support. You do not need to repay the money. Eligibility is based on household income.

You could be eligible for higher amounts or extra funding if you meet certain criteria. Care leavers, for example, could receive £8,350 a year.

You do not need to apply for the Cambridge Bursary separately. You’re considered automatically if you apply to Student Finance for a loan. You do not need to take up the loan to receive the bursary.

Find out what funding you could get (Cambridge Students website)

Outreach scholarships

The Cambridge Trust offers scholarships for UK undergraduate students from underrepresented groups. Find out more about the work to identify and support these groups on our widening participation pages.

Contact ugscholarships@admin.cam.ac.uk if you have questions about the outreach scholarships.

Stormzy Scholarship

The Stormzy Scholarship is for Black UK students from low income and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. It supports study of any undergraduate course at Cambridge.

Find out more about the Stormzy Scholarship

Formula 1^® Engineering Scholarship

The Formula 1 Scholarship supports eligible students to study Engineering at Cambridge. It is for UK students from a background underrepresented in Engineering. This includes:

• female students
• students from a lower income background
• students from underrepresented ethnic minorities

Find out more about the F1 Scholarship

Geography Scholarship

The Scholarship is for a Black UK student from a low income and/or disadvantaged background to study at Cambridge.

Find out more about the Geography Scholarship

Clare College Link Areas Scholarship

The Clare College Link Areas Scholarship supports the study of Natural Sciences at Cambridge. The Scholarship is for students from a low income background from:

• Coventry
• Warwickshire
• the London boroughs of:
  • Hackney
  • Tower Hamlets

Find out more about the Clare College Link Areas Scholarship

Faculty awards and grants

Your faculty or department may offer funds, grants and prizes recognising academic achievement.

Check on faculty and department website

College funding

Your College may offer grants, awards, scholarships, prizes and bursaries to help cover costs for:

• books and equipment
• study-related costs
• living costs
• travel for academic work or personal enrichment
• unforeseen financial difficulties

Check the College websites for more information.

Financial support for international students

Financial support for international undergraduates at Cambridge includes:

• Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust awards
• College awards
• country-specific scholarships

Few full undergraduate scholarships are available. Most support is a partial contribution and is means-tested.

Find out more about international student support

Music Awards

Are you an organist, a singer/chorister or instrumentalist of a very high standard?

If you'd like to combine specialist musical experience with a Cambridge degree, apply for one of our Music Awards.

Support with childcare costs

Cambridge offers financial support for student parents to help with the cost of OFSTED registered childcare.

The University Childcare Support Fund