Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (founded 1636) and one of the eight Ivy League schools, widely regarded for their high academic standards, selectivity in admissions, and social prestige.
The Harvard-Cambridge Scholarships aim to promote one year of intellectual exploration at Cambridge University for recent graduates. The program encompasses four distinct scholarships, each associated with a different college at Cambridge University: Lionel de Jersey Harvard Scholarship at Emmanuel College, John Eliot Scholarship at Jesus College, Lt. Charles H. Fiske III Scholarship at Trinity College, and Gov. William Shirley Scholarship at Pembroke College. The scholarships cover tuition, fees, lodging, and a stipend for other expenses, including transportation and some travel, fostering a comprehensive academic and cultural experience. The selection process is unified, with applicants submitting a single application and the Selection Committee assigning one of the four scholarships to each successful candidate. Recipients become part of an engaged scholar-alumni community.