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Williams Papworth Studentship

The Williams Papworth Studentship provides full or partial support for students from the Tibetan Plateau or surrounding countries or regions. The studentship seeks to support students committed to the practical application of knowledge and/or the development of ideas. The potential of the applicant to make a significant, positive and forward-looking contribution to his/her own community and the wider world is overall more important than the subject of study, ethnicity or religious affiliation. Past students have studied Criminology, Veterinary Science, Business, Conservation Leadership, Business, Linguistics and Education. Applications from those wishing to study other academic disciples are also welcome although preference will not normally be given to those wishing to study Social Anthropology. The studentship is tenable at any College.

Value

The value of the studentship will be determined by the level of funding available to the recipient from personal or other sources

Conditions

  • Preference may be given to applicants who are ethnically or culturally connected with the Himalayan region
  • The studentship is normally available for one-year postgraduate courses. Consideration will be given only in exceptional circumstances to those seeking support for PhDs or who have spent extended periods of time studying in universities in Western Europe, USA, Canada or Australia

How to apply

No separate application is required for this studentship, only the application for admission to the University of Cambridge, which must be submitted by the funding deadline specific to your course (please refer to the Postgraduate Course Directory)

If you wish to be considered for this award, you will be required to answer specific questions as part of the admissions application form

For more information, please visit About our postgraduate scholarships

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Williams Papworth

The Williams Papworth Studentship provides full or partial support for students from the Tibetan Plateau or surrounding countries or regions or those who have an interest and commitment to study and development within the Himalayan region. The studentship is normally available for one-year postgraduate courses. Consideration will be given only in exceptional circumstances to those seeking support for PhDs or who have spent extended periods of time studying in universities in Western Europe, USA, Canada or Australia.

The Studentship seeks to support students committed to the practical application of knowledge or the development of ideas. The potential of the applicant to make a significant, positive and forward-looking contribution to the Himalayan region and the wider world is overall more important than the subject of study.

Past students have studied Business, Conservation Leadership, Criminology, Education, Linguistics and Veterinary Science. Applications from those wishing to study other academic disciplines are also welcome to apply although preference will not normally be given to those wishing to study Social Anthropology.

The Williams Papworth Studentship was founded by Bill and Hilary Papworth in 2014-15 and has been managed by the Cambridge Trust since then.

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