Gates Cambridge Scholarship (Cambridge University)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / University of Cambridge

Amount: Full funding
Deadline: October (US applicants); December (all other applicants)
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds outstanding graduate students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any (non-UK)
  • GPA: 3.8+
  • Applying to a full-time graduate degree at the University of Cambridge
  • Outstanding intellectual ability
  • Leadership potential
  • Commitment to improving the lives of others

Required Materials

  • University application
  • Gates Cambridge application
  • Essays
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • CV

Timeline

US application opens September. Notifications typically March.

Tips

Highlight your academic excellence, leadership experiences, and how your studies at Cambridge will contribute to solving global challenges.