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🇬🇧 United Kingdom — University of Cambridge

Cambridge Trust Scholarships

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

Overall

7.5

Components

L 7 / R 7 / W 7 / S 7

Level

PG, PhD

Deadline

October–December

Country

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Coverage

Full tuition fees at the international rate, Maintenance stipend of £18,744 per year

About Cambridge Trust Scholarships

Cambridge Trust Scholarships are the University of Cambridge's primary funding scheme for international graduate students. Over 250 awards are made each year, and candidates are automatically assessed when they submit their graduate application to Cambridge. Scholarships cover full tuition fees at the international rate and a maintenance stipend.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
7.57777

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge C2 Proficiency Grade A

Coverage

  • Full tuition fees at the international rate
  • Maintenance stipend of £18,744 per year

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1.Cambridge Trust requires IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in every component. This is among the highest IELTS requirements for any scholarship — plan for at least 4–6 months of focused preparation.
  2. 2.Cambridge accepts IELTS scores taken within 2 years of your application. Time your test strategically — an early attempt gives you room for one or two retakes if needed.
  3. 3.For the 7.0 Writing minimum, practice both Task 1 (data interpretation) and Task 2 (essay) regularly. Academic writing skills are essential for Cambridge graduate study.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score do I need for Cambridge Trust Scholarship?
Cambridge Trust Scholarships require IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each component. This is the standard University of Cambridge requirement for most graduate programmes.
Is there a separate application for Cambridge Trust Scholarships?
No, you are automatically considered for Cambridge Trust funding when you apply to a Cambridge graduate programme. Simply indicate on your application that you wish to be considered for funding.
Can I use IELTS One Skill Retake for Cambridge Trust?
Cambridge typically requires all four IELTS components to be from the same test sitting. Check directly with the Cambridge Admissions Office about their current policy on IELTS One Skill Retake, as policies may vary by department.

आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्

भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।