African Society of Cambridge University (ASCU) Mentorship Program 2024

Are you an African applying for a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge for the 2024 intake? Would you appreciate guidance and support on the application process? CAMP is providing expert advice on the application process and one-to-one support for free. You will be paired with a current or former member of the university in a similar field as you.

Application Deadline: 1st July 2024.

About the Award: The Cambridge University African Students Mentorship Programme (CAMP), formally known as the ASCU Mentorship Programme is an initiative owned and organised by the African Society of Cambridge University that aims to provide general guidance and support on the postgraduate application process for Africans applying to the University of Cambridge. CAMP is the first University of Cambridge African students-led institutionalized mentorship programme for Africans, that provides financial support for application fees as needed. The structured programme will be run from August 2024 to December 2024 and will include one-to-one mentorship support with a matched member of the university. Further support will be provided for mentees with successful Cambridge applications.

Why CAMP Exists

The main aim of CAMP is to increase the application and success rate of African postgraduate applicants coming to Cambridge. We found that African students only make up about 2% of the full-time new entrant international student population enrolled at Cambridge. African applicants face multiple barriers to entry such as:Knowledge gap about important aspects of the Cambridge application
Difficulty in obtaining strong reference letters
High cost of application fees and English language proficiency test fees

ASCU has proposed a structured mentorship programme to provide general guidance and support on the application process for applicants from Africa. CAMP would provide:General session webinars to discuss tips on how to identify and contact a supervisor, and how to write strong personal statements and research proposals
One-to-one mentorship support with a matched Cambridge student, alum or staff member
Financial support for application fees for mentees with demonstrated hardship

Type: Masters

Eligibility:

Eligible Countries: African countries

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value & Duration of Award: Free resources for completing all steps of the application process – contacting supervisors, references, CVs, personal statements, project proposals and funding

How to Apply: Please apply for the program by 1st July 2024. Decisions will be made a week after this deadline.GOOD LUCK

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