Note: The next deadline by which to apply for Cornell's nomination for the Churchill is 1pm ET on September 5, 2025. Click through the grant name for full application details.

Churchill Scholarships support one-year postgraduate degree courses at the University of Cambridge in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences.

Eligible Cornell applicants must be US citizens who are graduating seniors or recent alumni (within 12 months of graduating from Cornell University).  They must hold a bachelor's degree by October 1 of the academic year in which they would take up the award and may not have attained a doctorate. The Churchill Foundation funds up to 18 scholarships per year, comprised of 16 Churchill Scholarships in science, mathematics, and engineering, and two Kanders Churchill Scholarships in science policy. The Scholarships are for one year of Master’s study (courses run between 9 and 12 months). The award covers tuition, roundtrip airfare to the UK, visa fees and health surcharge, and a stipend that is set 5% higher than the UK Research Council standard. Recipients are eligible to apply for a $4,000 special research grant. The total value is around $75,000.