In October 2000, Gates Cambridge Scholarships Program was established by Bill and Melinda Gates, when their Foundation donated US$210 million to the University of Cambridge for International students to study in the UK.
Each year, the Gates Scholarship Program offers 80 full-fee scholarships to International students around the world to study in the United Kingdom and pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge in any discipline.
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From 80 Scholarships, Two-third of the grants will be offered to Ph.D. students. At this time, more than 200 International Scholarship Holder students from 50 Countries are studying at the University of Cambridge.
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Host Country: UK
Host University: Gates Cambridge University
Financial Assistance: Fully Funded
Degree Level: Master’s/PHD
Academic Field of study:
All kinds of Academic fields are offered at Cambridge University. Students can pursue a Ph.D., MSc, or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course in any academic field offered.
Scholarship Value/ Inclusions for Gates Cambridge Scholarships Program:
- A Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program,
- The Gates Cambridge Scholarship includes comprehensive funding for studying at Cambridge University. This funding encompasses tuition fees, and a maintenance allowance (valued at £21,000 for a 12-month period based on the 2025-26 rate, adjusted proportionally for courses lasting less than 12 months). For those pursuing a PhD, the scholarship extends for a maximum of 4 years.
- The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel expenses, visa fees, and much more.
- Gates Scholarship also provides other allowances.
Eligibility Criteria for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships Program:
In order to be eligible for the Gates Scholarship Program, students must meet the following criteria.
• International Students around the world can apply.
• Student must apply for Ph.D., MSc, or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate program.
How to Apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships Program:
- Applications to the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme are open and students can apply.
- The student should submit online applications at the link given below.
- Students must first apply to Cambridge University for admission and complete the Gates Scholarship Program form in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Deadline:
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is 3rd December 2025 or 7 January 2025.