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Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

University of Cambridge / David and Claudia Harding Foundation: University fees, maintenance, visa/health surcharge, travel and personal research allowance up to £6,000. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
University of Cambridge / David and Claudia Harding Foundation
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.
Funding
Varies
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships (2026)

Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships Provider: University of Cambridge / David and Claudia Harding Foundation Study destination: United Kingdom Study level: PhD Award University fees, maintenance, visa/health surcharge, travel and personal research allowance up to £6,000. Eligibility Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application. Cycle: 2027/28 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/apply/application-and-eligibility-information Application route: https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/apply/application-and-eligibility-information Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships eligibility

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  • Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.

Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/apply/application-and-eligibility-information to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.

      Provider deadline information: Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official programme confirms September 2026 opening and 2027/28; benefits corroborated by official Cambridge postgraduate funding catalogue record.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships?+

    Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.

    What funding does the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.hardingscholars.fund.cam.ac.uk/apply/application-and-eligibility-information to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Any nationality; academically excellent new PhD applicants, including integrated MRes+PhD; full/part-time; eligible Cambridge college required.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Course funding deadline, early December 2026 or early January 2027; tick funding box in admission application.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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