The Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme, established in 2019 through a generous donation from the David and Claudia Harding Foundation, supports outstanding PhD students at the University of Cambridge. With at least 25 recipients annually, this program is open to all students regardless of their chosen discipline. It covers the University Composition Fee, allowance for living costs, research allowance, the cost of inbound airfare, visa fees, and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme Application Procedure
If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of Cambridge and Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme, you can move forward with the application process!
Remember to apply for admission to University of Cambridge first before applying for Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme. You can visit the official website found in University of Cambridge Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme Application Process
A separate scholarship application – in addition to the university admission – is needed for Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme. You’ll have to collect these requirements:
Once you have those ready, follow these steps to submit your scholarship application and requirements:
- Check the scholarship's box in the 'Funding your Study' section in the Applicant Portal
- Answer the optional 'Harding' section in the Applicant Portal
For more information, please see the Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme Scholarship Application Procedure Page .
