Cambridge Trust Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
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- IELTS
- 7.5
- Components
- L 7 / R 7 / W 7 / S 7
- Study level
- Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- October–December
Last verified: 2026-03
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.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge C2 Proficiency Grade A
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Cambridge 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.
- 2Cambridge 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.
- 3For 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.
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