Gates Cambridge Scholarship

About the scholarship

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most prestigious, fully funded international postgraduate scholarships in the world, established through a generous endowment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It supports outstanding graduates from all countries (excluding UK citizens) to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) at the University of Cambridge. The programme emphasises academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to improving the lives of others, and alignment with the Gates Cambridge mission of fostering change-oriented global citizens. Gates Cambridge

Beyond covering full tuition and University fees, the scholarship provides a substantial maintenance stipend, travel costs, visa and health-related fees, and access to additional funding for academic development, family support, or hardship circumstances. Scholars also become part of a vibrant international community of alumni and fellows at Cambridge. Each year, around 80 scholarships are awarded through competitive rounds, with deadlines varying by course and applicant origin.

Eligibility

larships in the world, established through a generous endowment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It supports outstanding graduates from all countries (excluding UK citizens) to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) at the University of Cambridge. The programme emphasises academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to improving the lives of others, and alignment with the Gates Cambridge mission of fostering change-oriented global citizens.

Beyond covering full tuition and University fees, the scholarship provides a substantial maintenance stipend, travel costs, visa and health-related fees, and access to additional funding for academic development, family support, or hardship circumstances. Scholars also become part of a vibrant international community of alumni and fellows at Cambridge. Each year, around 80 scholarships are awarded through competitive rounds, with deadlines varying by course and applicant origin.

Eligibility Requirements (Bullet Points)

• Must be citizen of a country outside the United Kingdom.
• Must apply for admission to a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge (PhD, MLitt/other research degrees, or a one-year postgraduate Master’s).
• Must demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability and academic excellence.
• Must show a clear and compelling reason for choosing the specific course at Cambridge.
• Must demonstrate leadership potential.
• Must show a commitment to improving the lives of others through future work or impact.
• PhD applicants typically need to submit a research proposal as part of the application process.
• Applicants must complete the Gates Cambridge section of the Cambridge graduate application (via the official admissions portal) for funding consideration

Additional notes

All postgraduate subjects available at the University of Cambridge (except a small number of professional degrees excluded)