University of Wisconsin Churchill Scholarship for Postgraduate Students 2025

The Churchill Scholarship provides funding to American students for a year of master’s study at the University of Cambridge, based at Churchill College. The program was set up at the request of Sir Winston Churchill in order to fulfill his vision of US–UK scientific exchange with the goal of advancing science and technology on both sides of the Atlantic, helping to ensure our future prosperity and security. Up to 16 scholarships are made annually.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 3, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin
• City to studyWisconsin
• School to studyUniversity of Wisconsin

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Benefits

The scholarship covers all college and university tuition fees for one year of graduate study in a STEM field at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Students also receive a living stipend, an allowance of up to $1,500 for travel to the United Kingdom, and the possibility of a special research grant of up to $2,000.

Requirements

• Citizen of the United States, either native born or naturalized
• Senior enrolled in one of the institutions participating in the Scholarship Program or a student who has recently graduated from one of those institutions.
• Upon taking up the Churchill Scholarship, a scholar must hold a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, and may not have attained a doctorate degree.
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.8 recommended
• Extensive research experience recommended

Interview Dates and Process

• Outstanding academic achievement. There is no minimum GPA, though most applicants have a very high average. The Committee looks at achievement in STEM courses, especially in the major, as indicated by course grades and recommendation letters.
• Proven talent in research. Science and engineering applicants will demonstrate extensive laboratory experience, internships, or related work, while applicants in mathematics will show substantial independent work or other projects. The Committee looks for originality and creativity.
• Outstanding personal qualities. Understanding the time commitment required by research, the Churchill Foundation does not seek so-called “well-rounded” applicants; instead, it seeks applicants with interesting “jagged edges.” The Committee takes into account interests and achievements outside of research, but it does not favor any particular kind of activity.

Application Documents

Application materials are due by 11:59 p.m. on the campus deadline. Applicants submit items 1-4 via the campus application form. Recommenders email letters directly to the Undergraduate Academic Awards Office at [email protected].

      The application form includes the following:

1. Campus Application Form
2. Churchill Campus Application Template
3. Curriculum Vitae 
4. Transcripts 
5. Letters of recommendation 

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To be considered for nomination, applicants must submit a complete campus application to the UAA Office by the campus deadline (see section below). The campus committee reviews applications and selects two candidates for nomination. Nominated candidates complete and submit the Churchill Scholarship Foundation application in early November, and the University of Cambridge graduate admissions application in early October. Applications for the Churchill Scholarship are reviewed by a Selection Committee comprised of at least eight former Churchill Scholars from a variety of STEM disciplines. An offer cannot be made before completion of an informal telephone interview in December. Scholars are announced publicly in January.

For more details, visit University of Wisconsin Scholarship webpage