On 1 August 2013. the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Cambridge Overseas Trust was merged to form "The Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust". The merged entity continues to provide financial support for international students on degree courses at the University of Cambridge.
Michael Proctor, Chair and Provost, King's College Cambridge
Professor John Rallison, Deputy Chair and Fellow, Trinity College, Cambridge
Professor Dame Ann Dowling, Fellow, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Professor Simon Franklin, Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge
Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe, Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge
Mr Peter Phillips, CEO of Cambridge University Press, Fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge
Professor Jaideep Prabhu, Judge Business School, Cambridge
Mrs Ann Puntis, Former CEO of Cambridge International Examinations
Dr Nidhi Singal, Fellow at Hughes Hall, Cambridge
Dame Barbara Stocking, President of Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
Professor Graham Virgo, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, University of Cambridge
Dr Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge
Scholarships
The trust scholarships usually cover tuition fees with some including living and travel costs.
All students, regardless of nationalities, are eligible for consideration of the scholarships.
Scholarships are granted after the students have fulfilled the admissions requirements to the
University of Cambridge. The types of scholarships include:[4]
Undergraduate studies
Graduate (including masters and PhDs)
Applicants are put forward by their respective colleges when admitted and only students who are in financial need
will be considered. Every year, the Trust awards about 400 scholarships to international students to study at
Cambridge. According to DAWN,[5] the country that topped the list of students securing the scholarships is China, followed by the US, and India. Scholars were named as "Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholar" in the past. Currently, "Cambridge International Scholar" and "Cambridge Trust Scholar" are used for the awardees.
Alumni
After many years since its formation, thousands of scholars have benefitted from the financial aid given by the trusts.
The trust maintains a list of existing scholars and past scholars. It also provides a platform for these scholars to keep in touch and network with each other.[6] The trusts also hold social events for the scholars to meet and interact.
