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Fully FundedFoundation RenewableMaster · PhD
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
United Kingdom Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation All fields available at the University of Cambridge
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Amount
Full cost of study at Cambridge
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
195 days left
Country
United Kingdom
Awards
Approximately 80 per year
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Provider
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Type
Foundation
Field of Study
All fields available at the University of Cambridge
Awards Available
Approximately 80 per year
Duration
Full duration of the degree (1 year for Master's, 3-4 years for PhD)
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
All countries outside the United Kingdom
GPA Requirement
Exceptional academic record, typically first-class honours or equivalent
Language
Must meet Cambridge's English language requirements (IELTS 7.5 overall, minimum 7.0 per element for most courses)
Age Limit
No age limit
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 3-5% acceptance rate
Results Announced
Late March for October admission
Highly competitive scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
- Full tuition fees for the duration of your degree (up to 4 years for PhD)
- Maintenance allowance (~£19,500/year for 12 months at the PhD rate)
- One economy return airfare per year
- Inbound visa costs and NHS health surcharge
- Academic development funding (up to £2,000 for conferences, research trips)
- Family allowance for dependents (if applicable)
- Fieldwork funding for research students
- Hardship funding available in exceptional circumstances
- Access to the Gates Cambridge Scholars community and alumni network
- Outstanding intellectual ability and academic achievement
- Reasons for choosing the specific course at Cambridge
- Commitment to improving the lives of others
- Leadership potential demonstrated through concrete examples
- Fit between the applicant's aspirations and the Gates Cambridge mission
Application Deadline (195 days left)
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Results Announced
Late March for October admission
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