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The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers approximately 80 fully funded scholarships annually for outstanding international students to pursue a postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) in any subject at the University of Cambridge.
Host country
United Kingdom
Submission deadline
7 January 2027
Authority origin
ScholarshipAir
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"The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award that pays for all expenses of international students pursuing a Master's or PhD at the University of Cambridge. It looks for students who are not only academically brilliant but also dedicated to using their education to improve the lives of others."
Apply for admission to a postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge and select the option to apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Submit the required Gates Cambridge statement explaining your fit for the scholarship
Any citizen of a country outside the United Kingdom who is applying to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) at the University of Cambridge is eligible.
It is a fully funded scholarship covering the University Composition Fee, a generous maintenance allowance, travel costs, visa fees, and additional discretionary funding like family allowances.
Yes, you can apply for any postgraduate subject available at the University of Cambridge, though undergraduate degrees, part-time courses, and non-degree courses are excluded.
The trust selects scholars based on outstanding academic ability, justification for the choice of course, a commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.
Applications are scheduled to open in September 2026 for entry in the 2027/2028 academic year.
Source: ScholarshipAir · Listed on Nexea on 17 September 2026. Always confirm details on the official page before applying.
Provide a dedicated Gates Cambridge reference along with your standard academic references
Submit your complete application package before the specific course deadline (typically December or January)
Participate in the selection interview if shortlisted
Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Masters, PhD