Scholarships in 2026
Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship 2025 at University of Cambridge
If you’re an exceptional student from Africa or an ASEAN country with a passion for philosophy and a dream to pursue your PhD at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, the Boustany Cambridge Pembroke Scholarship in Philosophy may be the golden gateway to your future.
This highly competitive and fully funded scholarship is awarded once every three years to a PhD applicant in Philosophy and is tenable only at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
- Full coverage of the University of Cambridge tuition fees
- Annual living stipend — enough to comfortably support a single student throughout the program
- Additional expenses relating to a mandatory 2-month internship with the Boustany Foundation — giving you hands-on global engagement and professional exposure.
Key Highlights:
- While you do not need to list Pembroke College as your college of choice when applying to Cambridge, you must be open to transferring if selected for this scholarship.
- Boustany Scholars automatically become members of Pembroke College, gaining access to its supportive, diverse academic community.
- The internship component, a unique part of this award, is not just an obligation — it’s an opportunity to be part of the philanthropic and educational work of the Boustany Foundation, known for its efforts in supporting underprivileged children and nurturing future leaders.
Who Should Apply?
- You must be applying for a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge
- You should be an academically outstanding candidate with a strong background in philosophical studies
- Students from Africa and ASEAN countries are especially encouraged to apply, aligning with the Boustany Foundation’s commitment to global inclusivity and access to quality education
Apply: https://www.cambridgetrust.org/scholarships/boustany-cambridge-pembroke-scholarship-in-philosophy.