UpcomingFull funding (tuition + living ~£21,000/year)

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Trust (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Application Deadline: 2025-12-04

About This Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the world's most prestigious international postgraduate scholarships. It offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility Criteria

Level of Study

Postgraduate (MPhil, PhD, or one-year postgraduate course at Cambridge)

Minimum Marks

First class degree (equivalent to UK first-class honours)

Citizens of any country except UK
Must apply to Cambridge University simultaneously
Exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential

Benefits & Amount

✓Full tuition fees
✓£21,000/year maintenance allowance
✓Return airfare
✓Visa costs
✓Family allowances (if applicable)

How to Apply — Step by Step

Apply to Cambridge

Apply on the Cambridge Applicant Portal by the October (US citizens) or January deadline.

Select Gates Cambridge

Indicate Gates Cambridge scholarship in the funding section.

Interview

Shortlisted applicants are interviewed (usually Feb–March).

Documents Required

Cambridge application (via UCAS/Applicant Portal)
Academic transcripts
Statement of purpose (2000 words)
2–3 reference letters
Supervisor contact (PhD)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for multiple Cambridge scholarships?

Yes. You can apply for Gates Cambridge along with other Cambridge scholarships simultaneously.

Apply Now

Apply at Gates Cambridge Trust (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Official Website

Quick Info

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Amount

Full funding (tuition + living ~£21,000/year)

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Status

Upcoming

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Mode

online

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Deadline

2025-12-04

Important Dates

Round 1 Deadline (International)2025-12-04

Results2026-04-01

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