Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

CISL Sustainability Leadership Access Bursary for the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership

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£0 ~ £17,340 (annual)
Fees (Home) , Fees (International)
Course length
Prospective applicant
Masters
Part Time
27 Jan 2026
May - June
2026/27

About

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) aims to empower individuals and organisations to take leadership to tackle critical global challenges. We are committed to improving access, and enhancing diversity and inclusivity. By providing a partial bursary to an MSt in Sustainability Leadership student(s), we hope to provide the support required, which may otherwise prevent a student from taking such an opportunity to develop real leadership confidence and skills in responding effectively to the economic, social and environmental challenges facing the world, and lead others to achieve positive change. 

This bursary is available to applicants to both the continuous route, and stage 3 of the flexible route. 

To be to be eligible to be confirmed for this bursary, candidates will need to have been accepted to the Master’s through the standard admissions process administered by Professional and Continuing Education, and submitted a separate bursary application form.

For more information about the eligibility criteria and application process please see our website.

Award details

£0 ~ £17,340 (annual)
Course length
Fees (Home) Fees (International)
2026/27
No
Other (see below)

We recognise the importance of diversity of perspective and experience within our cohorts and seek to optimise the diversity of cohorts to the benefit of all our students. In particular, we welcome applicants who have experienced social, economic or educational disadvantage, with an express objective of ensuring that the bursary is used to enable applications from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the opportunity of study with us. We will particularly consider: 

  • UK citizen from ethnic minorities 
  • Citizens of a country in the DAC list of ODA recipients 
  • Candidates who are under-represented at Cambridge including but not limited to; refugees or asylum seekers, carers, care-leavers, individuals with a disability 
  • Candidates who can demonstrate a case for financial need, including applicants from low income backgrounds, low-income countries or without access to company or other sources of funding.

Applications are welcome from any candidate, irrespective of gender, nationality, or geographical location. There are no restrictions on citizenship, country of residence or fee status. 

The beneficiary will be required to submit a short report on their course experience outlining the impact of the bursary on their Cambridge experience for use (print and online) by CISL.

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
Masters
Part Time
2 courses, See full list
Course

No corporate financial support.

Application Process

No

To be considered for this bursary, candidates must have applied to the Master’s through the standard admission process administered by Professional and Continuing Education, by 27 January 2026.

Once the standard application has been submitted, candidates must also complete the following bursary application form where you will be asked to outline: 

  • financial barriers to accessing the programme 
  • any other funding opportunities investigated, including employer support 
  • supporting factors relating to under-representation, social, economic or educational disadvantage
  • how the candidates life experiences or background could contribute to diversity of perspective 
  • what impact the candidate anticipates in their professional / personal life from the programme and how they hope to implement your learning from the programme

The deadline for submitting the bursary application is 27 January 2026.

Key dates

27 Jan 2026
May - June
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