When are the Cambridge funding deadlines I should plan for in 2026/27?
For 2027/28 admissions, the main Cambridge university funding deadlines are 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027. Gates Cambridge usually follows the relevant course funding deadline, while Cambridge Trust funding depends on the course and college awards vary. Always confirm your own course deadline.
For 2027/28 admissions, the main University funding rounds fall on 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027. Other awards follow different timelines, so you should use the deadline for your own course rather than assuming one date for every scholarship.
Funding deadlines for 2027/28
| Application type or scholarship | 2027/28 deadline |
|---|---|
| Main University funding, first deadline | 8 December 2026 |
| Main University funding, second deadline | 6 January 2027 |
| Gates Cambridge Scholarship (Indian and international applicants) | Usually aligned with the relevant course funding deadline |
| Cambridge Trust funding | Depends on the course |
| College-specific scholarships | Varies |
Where to confirm your own deadline
- Cambridge Postgraduate Course Directory
- Cambridge Funding Search
- The individual scholarship page
- Your department or faculty website
- Your College website
- The external scholarship provider, where applicable
My Advice
Do not treat these dates as fixed every year, because Cambridge updates funding deadlines by admission cycle and course. Check both your course deadline and your funding deadline, and submit by whichever falls first.
This information is available on: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
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