In collaboration with BP Egypt, the Cambridge Commonwealth, European, and International Trust offers several scholarships annually to enable graduates of outstanding academic merit to pursue a one-year postgraduate study at the prestigious University of Cambridge. Preference is given to candidates seeking master’s degrees.
About British Council
The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1934 as the British Committee for Relations with Other Countries, and granted a royal charter by King George VI in 1940, the British Council was inspired by Sir Reginald ("Rex") Leeper's recognition of the importance of "cultural propaganda" in promoting British interests. Its "sponsoring department" within the United Kingdom Government is the Foreign and Commonwealt... continue reading
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British Council Masters Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of British Council Masters Scholarship
- University Composition Fee: The scholarship will cover the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
- Maintenance: A maintenance allowance of enough for a single student is paid in three or four equal installments each term (October, January, April, and July). The maintenance allowance is currently £19,240 for twelve months and is pro-rated for courses shorter than 12 months. The maintenance allowance is expected to cover accommodation and meal costs.
- Airfare: A contribution to airfare from Egypt to the UK of about £300 is paid upon arrival, and a contribution towards the cost of airfare from the UK to Egypt via the most economical route is paid upon departure at the end of the scholarship.
Requirements for British Council Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants must show evidence of excellent academic achievement and have a first-class or high second-class honors degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university, supported by certificates of graduation and letters of recommendation from professors at their current or previous university.
- Applicants must gain admission to the University of Cambridge in the normal way to be considered for these awards.
Application Deadline
January 7, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
British Council on www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk to apply
All applicants should complete and submit an online application through the Applicant Portal to the University’s Graduate Admissions Office by the specific course deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for funding by the Cambridge Trust should complete the funding section of the graduate online application (via the Applicant Portal).
There is a charge of £50 for completing an online application.
For more details visit BP website
