The Churchill Scholarships offers American students, endorsed by their colleges or universities, the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or science at Churchill College, the University of Cambridge.  The scholarship provides funding for a year of Master’s study, offering unique opportunities to undertake independent research, make connections with future colleagues from around the world, and study at the only college at Cambridge that is focused on STEM subjects.. The Scholarship was set up at the request of Sir Winston Churchill in order to fulfil the vision of US-UK scientific exchange with the goal of advancing science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic.

At UCSB, students are considered for endorsement by the associate deans in the College of Letters and Science. Students should send an email indicating their interest in the Churchill Scholarship to scholarships@ltsc.ucsb.edu, and they will be contacted by our office, which coordinates the campus endorsement process for all UCSB undergraduates, regardless of their colleges. Our office works closely with students as they prepare their applications; therefore, students should arrange to consult with our office well in advance of the application deadline.  In addition, students should consult with a professor in their areas of interest throughout the application process. For detailed information about the application process and for the application form, go to www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org.

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizens and nationals;
• Senior standing or have graduated within the past academic year in mathematics, engineering, or sciences;
• Outstanding academic achievement (a cumulative UCSB GPA of 3.7 or higher is required)
• Holds a bachelor's degree or an equivalent by the beginning of the scholarship program, and has not attained a doctorate.

Campus Application Deadline: September 19, 2023

For consideration, the applicant must submit the following to to our office no later than 4:00 PM the day of the campus deadline:

• A complete online application submitted via the Churchill website.
• If relevant and available, a copy of any correspondence from a laboratory director or supervisor at Cambridge.
• Digital versions of official transcripts from all universities attended, including UCSB. Note that hard copy transcripts will be requested by the Churchill Foundation if applicants are chosen as scholars.
• Four signed letters of recommendation on departmental letterhead, uploaded by your recommenders through the online Churchill application system.

Please note that the Churchill Foundation also requires that applicants apply simultaneously but separately for admission to the University of Cambridge as a graduate student. The University of Cambridge application is not handled by our office, and has a separate deadline, usually in mid-October. You must apply seeking a Master's degree and list the Churchill College as the first choice for the purposes of scholarship eligibility.  See the Application Instructions at the Churchill website for details, as well as the Cambridge graduate admissions instructions. Note that as of 2018 GRE scores are no longer required or considered for either application.

Please contact our office at scholarships@ltsc.ucsb.edu if you have any questions regarding the nomination process.