How can a greek that lives in albania win a scolariship in Cambridge University?

Question

I do live in Albania but I am Greek, part of the greek minority that lives in the area. I am 17. How can I get a scholarship from Cambridge University?

Answer 1

From what you wrote, it seems that your ordinary place of residence is Albania. Despite the fact that you are of Greek origin/nationality/ethnicity, you will probably be classed as a "overseas" (i.e. non-EU) student. This means that you will probably not be eligible for funding by the UK government.

You might be eligible for funding students from the Albanian or Greek governments. For information about the scholarships opportunities offered by the Greek state, have a look at www.iky.gr. The Greek Orthodox Church also administers a number of educational trusts, so you might want to ask them for information.

Cambridge University also offers financial help to students who were not able to secure funding from other sources. These funds, which are generally available to all students regardless of origin, are awarded on merit and tend to be very competitive. They fall into two categories, the University Trusts and the College Awards, depending on whether they are awarded by the University or a particular college. You will need to apply for each of award separately, AFTER you have secured a provisional offer at the university. You can find some information about these funding opportunities here: http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergra...

Note that most of these awards only cover tuition fees (in whole or part) but do not include a stipend for living expenses. The latter will probably range between 7,000 and 8,000 GBP p.a.