The Fellowships
The Trustees of the Charles and Julia Henry Fund expect to offer two Henry fellowships, two Procter and one Choate award for the academic year 2022-2023. Applications for the Fellowships are administered centrally by the Henry Trustees at the University of Cambridge. There is a single competition covering the Henry, Procter and Choate awards and candidates are required to complete an application form, confirming the fellowship for which they are applying by ticking the appropriate box. Candidates can apply for more than one fellowship, but the eligibility criteria do vary, so candidates should make sure they are aware of them.
The application form
- A copy of the personal details page of their passport
- Certification of their current student status
- Three written references.
Referees are required to comment on the candidate’s suitability based on their personal knowledge, referring to the candidate's personality, specific interests and scholarly ability. The candidate’s capacity for leadership and ability to make a mark in public life should also be mentioned. Instructions for the referees are contained in the application form. Candidates should supply each referee with a copy of their application, as submitted, to assist them. You can find more information on the FAQ page.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply in the following way
- Read the Notes for Candidiates document in full (link below).
- Complete the online application form located below and submit. Ensure all relevant documents are attached. Once submitted the Student Funding team will confirm receipt and email a copy of the completed form back to you for your records and to share with your referees.
- Email the following to secretary@henry.fund.cam.ac.uk – Declaration of character form
- Share the Notes for Referees' and your application with your referees. We will also need to receive their references directly by email by the 14 January deadline.
The deadline for receipt of all complete applications is 14 January 2022. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Other Application Documents:
Important dates
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1 November 2022: Applications for the Fellowships open – please ensure you give your referees sufficient time to complete their reference. Speak to your referee before making your application to ensure they are fully aware of the time limits they have to work to.
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TBC: Closing date for receipt of applications from candidates and referees’ reports from the referees directly. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
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TBC: Short-listed candidates are invited for interview.
- TBC: Interviews of short-listed candidates
- TBC: Candidates are notified of Trustees’ decisions.
The value of the fellowship
Henry Fellowships for US students
- Harvard - https://uraf.harvard.edu/fellowships-international-students
- Yale - https://funding.yale.edu/fellowships/uk-fellowships.
- A maintenance grant (2021-2022: £23,300), payable in three instalments (1 September; 1 January; 1 April);
- University and college tuitions fees (at the Home/EU rate) for the course of study approved by the Trustees (billed directly to the Fund by the Colleges concerned);
- Travel grant (2021-2022: £2,500) for: transatlantic travel and travel within the UK