AlThuraya Cambridge Scholarship is a program specifically tailored for masters students attending the University of Cambridge. Scholarships are granted through AlThuraya Foundation and Cambridge Common Wealth European and International Trust. The program will issue scholarships to outstanding students determined to specialize and advance the state of the Middle East and North Africa.
University of Cambridge Information
Established in 1209, University of Cambridge is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Cambridge is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cambridge offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 810 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
1. applicants should be normally a national of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, , Yemen; and a resident in one of the aforementioned countries, with the exception of Syrian refugees who are not required to be residing in one of the listed countries, and of Palestinians residing in Israel.
2. evidence of academic, research and/or professional merit (demonstrated through reference letters)
3. demonstration of future promise (demonstrated through letter of intent, interviews, and other required essays)
4. proof of financial need
5. applicants must already be granted acceptance in one of the approved programs at the University of Cambridge. For the full list, please visit scholarship's page: http://althurayafoundation.org/programs/mena-program/
Offered Benefits
- partial funding - mentorship - access to a network of AlThuraya Alumni
Application Process
Prospective students must apply directly to their intended program of study. No separate application required to be considered for the scholarship.
Please apply to your particular course and complete the 'Funding' section in the online Applicant Portal in order to be considered for funding.
The University of Cambridge handles admissions. If student is eligible for scholarship, (s)he will be referred to Cambridge Trust. Once they are shortlisted by the Cambridge Trust for the program, they will be referred to AlThuraya Foundation for a final assessment.
Applications for Fall 2018/2019 are now open.
Funding deadlines vary from program to program; some are as early as mid-November (e.g. LLM program), most programs' deadlines are on December 6th, 2017 and January 4th, 2018. Please refer to your particular course for specific deadlines.
Established in 1209, University of Cambridge is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Cambridge is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cambridge offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 810 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.