Scholarship
Opportunity HubBe a citizen of a country outside the United Kingdom. Apply for an eligible postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Meet the academic and admission requirements of their chosen Cambridge course. Demonstrate academic excellence and a strong rationale for their proposed course. Demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to the wider community. For PhD applicants, demonstrate a strong fit between their research interests and proposed study. University composition fee Maintenance allowance Economy-class airfare at the beginning and end of the course Inbound visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge Additional discretionary funding may be available for:
Academic transcripts CV/resume Personal information Proposed course details Research proposal, where applicable References/recommendations Gates Cambridge statement Cambridge application materials required for the selected postgraduate course Choose an eligible postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge. Review the course-specific admission and funding deadline. Complete the Cambridge postgraduate application. Indicate that you wish to be considered for Gates Cambridge funding. Complete the Gates Cambridge scholarship section of the application. Upload the required documents and provide references. Submit the application before the applicable deadline. Shortlisted candidates proceed through the Gates Cambridge selection process.
About
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is an international postgraduate scholarship programme at the University of Cambridge, established with a donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The programme supports outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue eligible postgraduate degrees at Cambridge. Scholars become part of an international academic community and participate in the wider Gates Cambridge community alongside their studies.
The scholarship supports postgraduate study across a broad range of academic disciplines, subject to the eligibility rules of the specific Cambridge course.
The programme supports outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue eligible postgraduate degrees at Cambridge. Scholars become part of an international academic community and participate in the wider Gates Cambridge community alongside their studies.
The scholarship supports postgraduate study across a broad range of academic disciplines, subject to the eligibility rules of the specific Cambridge course.
Eligibility & requirements
Benefits
- Academic development
- Family allowance
- Hardship circumstances
- Maternity/paternity support
- Certain fieldwork and conference expenses
