The Davies-Jackson Scholarship supports students who are the first in their families to go to University, come from families of modest means, are no more than five years out of formal education, and whose academic standing will enable them to thrive in the Cambridge environment.
The Scholarship covers the full cost of studies, including tuition fees and living expenses, with the exact value dependent on the recipient’s financial circumstances and other funding which they receive or to which they may be entitled.
The Scholarship is open to students coming to St John’s College to study in any subject apart from Law and Theology, for either:
After the offers of undergraduate places are made in January, the College will identify the students who may be eligible for the Davies-Jackson Scholarship and will invite them to apply.
There is no need to indicate that you would like to be considered for the Davies-Jackson Scholarship on your UCAS application.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Davies-Jackson Scholarship or the selection procedure.
What I and others loved was his unflagging kindness, his humility, and affection for the College
The John Crook Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for first-generation university students with exceptional academic records to spend two years studying at St John’s after the completion of their first degree.
The Scholarship is aimed at outstanding students who did not consider Cambridge when initially applying to university. Usually one scholarship is awarded each year, and depending on your financial circumstances it will cover up to the full costs of your studies, including tuition fees and living costs, for two years.
Scholars are admitted as affiliated students and take the more advanced parts of a Cambridge degree course to achieve a Cambridge BA (Hons) in two years instead of the usual three.
Following the completion of their first year of study, some students holding the Scholarship may have the opportunity to opt into a one year MPhil programme, if suitable, therefore graduating after two years with an MPhil.
Eligibility criteria are that you must be part of the first generation in your family to go to university, be a current student, or recent graduate, with an exceptional academic record, from one of the nominated eligible universities, and either a UK citizen or be resident in the UK with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
The scholarship is open to all subjects apart from the ones which are closely related to Law, Theology or Business. St John’s does not offer affiliated places for the BA degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.
As per the residential regulations for all students of the University, John Crook Scholars must live in Cambridge in order to be able to obtain a degree.
To be considered for the John Crook Scholarship, you have to apply for admission to St John's College, Cambridge via the UCAS website.
Make sure you put year of entry as Year 2 rather than Year 1.
Professor John Anthony Crook (1921 –2007) came up to St John’s from South London on a Scholarship in 1939, being the only child of parents of modest means. After exemplary war service, he reached the top of his chosen academic profession as Professor of Ancient History at Cambridge University.
He was a world expert on Roman Law and Legal Practices and taught Greek and Latin language to classics scholars. He was a Fellow of St John’s for more than 50 years.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the John Crook Scholarship or the selection procedure.
French students who have attended school in France and who receive an offer to study at St John's College are eligible to apply for a scholarship. The amount of the Scholarship, which is supported by the St John's College Beaufort Fund, is determined by the financial circumstances of the recipient.
To be eligible for the Scholarship for French students, you have to:
All eligible applicants who receive an offer from College and who meet these requirements will be invited to apply for the Scholarship. Election of the recipient of the Scholarship will be made on the basis of academic excellence and potential, and financial need.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Scholarship for French students or the selection procedure.
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A small number of prizes are awarded once the offer of a place for undergraduate study at St John’s is confirmed, the selection process taking place prior to a prospective student’s admission to the College.
The Khattar Harrison Scholarship was established with the generous support of a St John's College alumna and her husband
It is awarded to a woman about to start her undergraduate studies at St John's, who evidences a strong interest in interdisciplinary areas and who is passionate about the topic of her study.
All female offer holders whose household income is below £85,000 per annum are eligible to apply for the Khattar Harrison Scholarship. The selected scholar is awarded £5,000 per annum for the duration of her undergraduate course at John’s.
All female applicants offered a place at St John's are invited to apply for the Khattar Harrison Scholarship, the closing date is usually in July.
Applicants write a personal statement about their interdisciplinary interests and their approach to interdisciplinary studies, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed before the scholarship is awarded.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Khattar Harrison Scholarship or the selection procedure.
The Pythagoras Prize is awarded to a first year Home undergraduate who is coming to study Mathematics at the College. The value of the prize is £10,000. Selection is on the basis of both academic excellence and financial need. This award aims to increase the accessibility of the College to applicants from all backgrounds who might otherwise be deterred by the costs of studying at university.
All Home students who receive an offer for Mathematics and qualify for full support from Student Finance England (or the equivalent national funding body in other parts of the UK) are eligible for the award and will automatically be put forward.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to apply shortly after the announcement of the A-level results in August, and the award winner will be announced towards the end of the summer before matriculation.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Pythagoras Prize or the selection procedure.
Created in memory of Moussa Motallebzadeh’s generous spirit and belief in the power of learning, this prize helps students of limited means access a life-changing St John's education
The Moussa Motallebzadeh Memorial Prize was established to help reduce the financial pressure of studying at university, with a one-off award of £5,000 in the first year of studies.
The Prize is open to Home students who come from state schools in the UK and have limited financial means, and selection is of the recipient is based on academic achievements, the potential of the student for further development and their suitability for the course.
All Home students with a confirmed offer from the College to study Medical Sciences are invited to apply shortly after the announcement of A-Level results in August.
The Directors of Studies in Medicine make the final selection and the Prize is awarded to the successful candidate at the start of Michaelmas Term.
The Moussa Motallebzadeh Memorial Prize was established by Roya and Reza Motallebzadeh, in memory of their late father. Roya and Reza studied at St John’s and their father, Moussa, believed passionately in academic excellence and that education should be available to everyone, regardless of ethnic or economic background, or gender.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Moussa Motallebzadeh Memorial Prize or the selection procedure.
Donated by St John’s alumnus Salim Nathoo and his wife Umeeda, this bursary supports talented students with the drive to lead, learn and thrive at a world-class institution
The Salim and Umeeda Nathoo Bursary is open to all undergraduate students at St John’s, regardless of fee status, whose family income is less than £80,000 per annum. It aims to help outstanding students, who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, passion and potential, in meeting the cost of living and studying for their degree.
The annual award of £11,000 may be given to one first-year undergraduate for the duration of his/her studies, whether three or four years, or it may be divided equally between two students, each being awarded £5,500 per year for the duration of their studies.
Offer holders are shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and their performance at the admissions interview in December. The shortlisted candidates are then notified by the College and are invited to submit their application for the Nathoo Bursary.
The strongest applicants are invited to attend an interview following which the Bursary is awarded in the late summer, after the confirmation of offers and before matriculation.
This Bursary is kindly donated by St John’s graduate Salim Nathoo and his wife Umeeda who believe that St John’s offers a world-class education and provides a great opportunity for students to learn, develop and excel. The donors very much hope that their award bursary will attract future leaders to the College in whatever field they choose to pursue.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Salim and Umeeda Nathoo Bursary or the selection procedure.
Named in honour of double Nobel Laureate and St John’s alumnus Frederick Sanger, this prize celebrates scientific brilliance and supports the next generation of pioneers in biological research
The Sanger (Biological Natural Sciences) Prize is a one-off award of £8,000 toa first year Home undergraduate student coming to study Natural Sciences (Biological) at the College. It is awarded on the basis of both academic excellence and financial need, aiming to increase the accessibility of the College to applicants who might otherwise be daunted by the cost of university education.
Shortlisted students will be invited to apply for the prize shortly after the announcement of the A-level results in August. The winner of the prize will be notified in the late summer, before matriculation.
The Sanger Prize honours Frederick Sanger, the famous British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry twice, recognition that only two people have ever achieved in the same category. Sanger won a scholarship to study Natural Sciences at St John's College in 1936. His pioneering work on the structure of proteins, especially insulin, and DNA introduced a new era in the field of medicine and genetics.
The Scholarship Administrator can assist with queries about the Sanger Prize or the selection procedure.
