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The Winston Churchill Foundation was established in 1959 as an expression of American admiration for Sir Winston Churchill. The Foundation’s aim is to encourage the exchange of knowledge and the sharing of ideas in science and technology between the U.S. and Great Britain.

Churchill Scholarships enable American students of exceptional ability to study at Cambridge University, one of the world’s great universities. The Scholarships also provide the opportunity to experience life in Britain, to forge friendships with British students and those from many other countries who are enrolled at Cambridge, to see something of Europe and countries beyond, to see the United States from a new perspective and to gain personal insights about oneself that come from living abroad and adjusting to new challenges. At least ten scholarships are offered annually for one year of study.

Quick Facts

Churchill Foundation Scholarship

Field of Study             Engineering, Mathematics, Science
Type Graduate
Place of Study Churchill College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
Award amount All tuition and fees (equivalent to $44,000 -$50,000); living/travel allowance of £10,000 - 12,000,
                                  plus a travel allowance for one roundtrip US to UK, up to $1,000. Opportunity to apply for a
                                  Special Research Grant, up to $2,000.
MIT Deadline September 4
National Deadline    November 13

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible you must:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be enrolled as a student in a participating institution
Be between 19 and 26 upon acceptance
Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a U.S. college upon acceptance, and may not have obtained a doctorate

Selection Criteria

Applicants are chosen on the basis of:

Achievement in academic work as indicated by course grades
Capacity for original, creative work as shown by special recognition or letters of reference
Character, adaptability, and a demonstrated concern for critical problems of society

Application

See official site for details and forms.

Applications must be submitted to MIT. NOTE: MIT endorses only two candidates for the Churchill Scholarship. Complete applications consist of the following materials:

Must apply to Cambride University by mid-October and must select Churchill College
Completed Churchill Foundation Application Form, including the Supplemental Information Form and Statement of Purpose
4 reference forms for the Churchill Scholarship Application, 2 reference forms for the Graduate Admissions Form
A transcript from each institution attended

Timeline

MIT Process

Spring

Meet with a fellowships advisor. Appointments can be made by sending mail to scholarships@mit.edu or by visiting Distinguished Fellowships in 12-189.
Subscribe to: scholarshipnews@mit.edu to receive information about upcoming workshops, fellowship deadlines, etc. Send mail to scholarships@mit.edu to be added to the mailing list.
Attend a workshop on distinguished scholarships.
Research and develop your research project plan.
Line up faculty who will write your recommendations.

Summer

Begin working on your application.

September-October

Submit completed applications to 12-189 by the MIT deadline (see above).
Take GREs if you haven’t already done so.
Review and revise your application. Seek the advice of faculty, staff and fellow students to increase its strength. Staff members in Distinguished Scholarships are available to critique your essays.
Provide your referees with all the information they need to supply a letter of recommendation.
Sign up for campus interview by emailing scholarships@mit.edu

Early November

MIT sends applications to Churchill Foundation.

National Process

January

The Committee determines the rank-order of those considered qualified for a scholarship. Applicants are notified whether or not they have received the Screening Committee’s endorsement.

April