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The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity for outstanding students from Africa who are passionate about driving positive change through advanced academic research. Offered by the University of Cambridge in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship aims to nurture future African leaders who can bring transformative impact to their communities and beyond.
This prestigious Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship opportunity targets applicants who have demonstrated leadership, academic excellence, and a clear commitment to contributing to Africa’s sustainable development across any discipline offered at Cambridge.
Benefits
- Full tuition and college fees at the University of Cambridge
- Stipend for living expenses throughout the PhD duration
- Travel costs (including return airfare to the UK)
- Access to leadership development opportunities
- Mentorship and networking through Cambridge-Africa alumni and academic community
- Support to conduct research relevant to African development
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of an African country
- Apply for a full-time PhD program at the University of Cambridge
- Demonstrate strong academic record (preferably with distinction or first-class honours)
- Show evidence of leadership potential
- Propose a research topic with clear relevance to African development
- Secure conditional admission into a Cambridge PhD program before scholarship consideration
Application Process and Documents Required
To apply:
No separate application is required for this scholarship, only the application for admission to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to your course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory)
