Will a Cambridge scholarship pay for my visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge?
06 Oct 2026 · Answered by Smitha Satish S · 1 min read
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It varies by award. Many named Cambridge scholarships do cover visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge, but this is not automatic, and others cover only tuition or part of your costs, so check the official funding terms of your award.
It varies by award. Many named Cambridge scholarships do cover visa-related expenses and the Immigration Health Surcharge, but this is not a standard benefit across all awards.
What different funding levels may cover
| Funding level | What it may cover |
|---|---|
| Fully funded | Tuition and living costs, with some awards also covering visa, travel or other eligible expenses |
| Part-funded | Only selected costs, such as part or all of tuition |
| Self-funded | Nothing, as you pay tuition and living costs yourself |
Maintenance and other support
- Some scholarships include maintenance funding for living costs, while others offer only tuition or partial support.
- The amount and length of maintenance funding depend entirely on the individual award.
- Check whether an award covers tuition, living expenses, travel, visa costs and other eligible expenses.
My Advice
Open the official funding terms of every award you are targeting and list what each one pays for. Keep your own budget for visa fees and the health surcharge until an award confirms it will cover them.
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See whether your funds and documents will pass the UK visa check.
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