Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Plan Your Future Abroad — Explore Now! SCHOLARSHIPS WORK-VISA STUDY-VISA
Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Overview | Fully funded postgraduate award for exceptional candidates outside the UK. ~80 scholarships each year for PhD, MLitt, MPhil, or one-year postgraduate courses. |
| Total Scholarships | ~80 per year |
| PhD Allocation | ~2/3 of scholarships |
| Rounds | International: ~55 scholarshipsUS: ~25 scholarships |
| Selection Criteria | Outstanding intellectual abilityClear reasons for course choiceCommitment to improving lives of othersLeadership potential |
| Funding Coverage | University fee, Maintenance (£21,000 for 12 months, 2024–25), Airfare (economy single), Visa & Health surcharge |
| Discretionary Funding | Academic development (£2,000)Dependent children allowance (£16,548)Fieldwork supportMaternity/Paternity (up to 6 months)Hardship support |
| Scholar Community | ~250 scholars from 50 countries study at Cambridge; part of a global alumni network of 1,700+ members |
| Application Timeline | 2026–27 applications open: 10 September 2025Eligibility: Citizens outside the UKEligible courses: PhD, MLitt, one-year postgraduate courses (some exceptions) |
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