UK SCHOLARSHIPS week 2026
UK Scholarships Week will introduce interested students and alums to multiple fellowships for graduate study in the UK through online information sessions, held from March 30 - April 3 2026, providing everything from overviews of the scholarships to hearing from members of the Columbia community who are alumni of the scholarships, to a visit from the Churchill Foundation. URF welcomes all years and graduates of CC, SEAS, GS, who are keen to learn more about the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Churchill, and Ellison Scholarships - with an eye on applying this year or in the future! Events will not be recorded.
Session I: Focus on the early deadlines!
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships: A Guided Tour of the Application
Monday, March 30 from 1-2pm EST
Welcome to UK Fellowships week! Join URF Advisors for a hands-on walkthrough of the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship applications. This session will cover the full application process, key strategies for writing strong essays, and tips for putting together a competitive submission. Learn how to approach each stage thoughtfully and plan your application effectively.
Session II: Rhodes and Marshall Faculty and Alumni: A Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 31 from 4-5pm EST
Want to hear firsthand insights about applying to the world’s most prestigious scholarships? Join us for a panel discussion featuring CU faculty and recent alumni who are Rhodes/Marshall Scholars. Our panelists will share their experiences, strategies for crafting strong applications, and lessons learned along the way—plus answer your questions in a live Q&A.
Session III: Demystifying the UK Fellowship World for the FGLI Candidate: A Discussion and Workshop
Wednesday, April 1 from 2-3pm EST
In this session, connect with CU alumni who just a short while ago were in your shoes! Join URF to consider strategies and guidance on how to tackle a fellowship application.
Join the call here
Session IV: Meet the Churchill: Independent STEM Research at Cambridge University
Thursday, April 2 from 304pm
In this session the Director of the Churchill Scholarship will join URF to discuss the Churchill opportunity, applications to Cambridge and more. Pizza will be served!
In person session, 202 Hamilton Hall Conference Room