Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2026 to Study in UK

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.

• Table of Content
• About Gates Cambridge
• Gates Cambridge Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Gates Cambridge Scholarships
• Requirements for Gates Cambridge Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Gates Cambridge Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Gates Cambridge Scholarships

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

Core components

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*

• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£21,000 for 12 months at the 2024-25 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years

• one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course

• inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

Requirements for Gates Cambridge Scholarships Qualification

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 courses at the University of Cambridge:
  • PhD (full-time or part-time*)
  • MLitt (full-time)
  • One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Gates Cambridge Scholarship four key selection criteria:

• Academic excellence
• Reasons for choice of course
• A commitment to improving the lives of others
• A capacity for leadership

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

or more details, visit the the Scholarship webpage