🇬🇧 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.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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.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.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.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?
Is there a separate application for Cambridge Trust Scholarships?
Can I use IELTS One Skill Retake for Cambridge Trust?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।