Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students – Apply Now
Brief Description:
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding candidates from other countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Host Institution(s):
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Level/Field of study:
PhD, MSc, or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course in any subject offered at the University.
Courses which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:
• Any Undergraduate degree, such as a BA (undergraduate) or a BA affiliated (a second BA)
• Master of Business (MBA)
• Master of Finance (MFin)
• PGCE
• MBBChir Clinical Studies
• MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time)
• Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
• Part-time degrees
• Non-degree courses
Number of Awards:
About 80 scholarships are awarded each year.
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Target group:
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom.
Scholarship value
A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, including tuition fees, maintenance allowance, travel costs, visa, etc. It also provides additional, discretionary funding such as academic development funding, family allowance, fieldwork, etc.
Eligibility:
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
• a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD, MSc, or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course.
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Application instructions:
Applicants submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal. To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place, and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section.
There are two Gates Cambridge application deadlines: 14 October 2020 (for US citizens resident in the USA) and 3 December 2020 or 7 January 2021, depending on the course (for all other eligible applicants).
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How To Apply For This Scholarship
All interested and qualified candidates should visit the official scholarship site: http://www.gatescambridge.org/
FAQs
1. What is the Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award given to outstanding international students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies (Master’s or PhD) at the University of Cambridge in the UK. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and additional academic funding.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
Applicants must be citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom and must be applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Strong academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others are key selection criteria.
3. What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers full University of Cambridge tuition fees, a maintenance allowance (living expenses), one economy-class airfare at the beginning and end of the course, visa costs, and additional academic development funding such as conferences and fieldwork.
4. How can I apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
Applicants apply through the University of Cambridge postgraduate admission system. During the application, candidates must indicate their interest in the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and submit a personal statement, research proposal (if required), academic references, and other supporting documents before the deadline.
