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INTERNAL DEADLINE:  NOON on MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009

The Churchill Foundation now requires nominees to file their Cambridge University applications by October 15.  The Graduate Fellowships Office will mail your application materials to Cambridge to meet that deadline, whether or not you are selected as one of our two Churchill nominees.  Contact the GFO well in advance for advice and information.

Register online for access to the application and instructions, but do not submit your application online until after the campus selection process.

Note that October 15 is also the deadline for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, for which potential Churchill candidates may be strong applicants, and are therefore advised to consider applying for this fellowship as well.  

Purpose

  The Winston Churchill Foundation awards about a dozen one-year fellowships to enable outstanding American students to study and do research in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering at the University of Cambridge, while residing and holding membership in Churchill College.  Pomona is one of a limited list of U.S. colleges and universities invited to nominate two candidates each year. 
 
Programs Funded
  Churchill Scholars enroll in one-year Master's degree, certificate, and diploma programs in relevant fields.  The Foundation's web lists the most likely programs, but candidates may select any suitable program offered at Cambridge.  The Scholarship covers all tuition and fees at the University, accommodation at Churchill College, a generous living allowance, and round-trip transportation. Scholars may also apply to the Churchill Foundation for research funds.
 
Eligibility
  Candidates must be U.S. citizens between ages 19 and 26 who hold a bachelor's degree, and my not have attained a doctorate, at the time they take up the award.  
 
Selection Criteria
  Selection is based on: exceptional academic achievement as indicated by GPA; scores on the GRE aptitude test (no subject test is required) or MCAT;  capacity for original, creative work as shown by awards, special recognition and letters of reference; outstanding personal qualities as demonstrated by leadership and civic engagement; potential to thrive as a member of the Churchill College and Cambridge University community, and to represent the College and the U.S. with distinction.
 
Application/Nomination Process
 

Rising seniors with very strong academic records in eligible fields are invited to apply. Faculty are also invited to nominate students for consideration.  Students who want to be considered for nomination should contact the Graduate Fellowships Office and also discuss their interests with faculty mentors or research supervisor who can give some guidance about suitable graduate courses of study at Cambridge.  Exploration of this opportunity can begin at any time during interested students' college careers.

Internal Application

The deadline for the internal application is noon Monday October 5, 2009 at the Graduate Fellowships Office.  The internal application requires (1) a completed first draft of the University of Cambridge application and (2) the Churchill Scholarship application, including letters of recommendation.  Both applications are available on the web including applications instructions. The Cambridge application is not interactive; you must print it out and either print clearly by hand or cut & paste onto the forms. You may write on the Churchill online application but do not submit it on the website.  Print out your draft and submit it hard copy. Note that this is a first draft- don't worry about perfection!  We will work with our nominees to revise their applications in time for the November 10 receipt deadline.  MCAT or GRE should be taken in time for the Foundation to receive scores no later than January. Scores from the past two years are acceptable.

Explore likely programs at Cambridge by following links on the Churchill Scholarship site and also using the University's Graduate Prospectus for general subject matter and degree information, and then go to departmental web pages for more detailed information. The Graduate Fellowships Office can help potential applicants find the right programs at Cambridge, and is happy to provide critique on applications in advance of the campus deadline.

Potential applicants are encouraged to also explore the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and the Downing Scholarship  for study at Cambridge and to discuss the potential for multiple applications with the Faculty Advisor for other British fellowships, or with the Graduate Fellowships Director.
 

Advisor
  Paula Goldsmid
SCC 148     x78948
 
Official Scholarship Web Site
http://winstonchurchillfoundation.org/
 
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