Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students in UK 2024


Among the world’s most prestigious international scholarships are the Gates Cambridge Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to the UK out of country bright applicants for a one-year full time postgraduate degree in whatever subject is available at the University of Cambridge.

The Gates Scholarship is the biggest donation to an individual UK institution. Since the Gates Foundation is very stubborn about winning in its battle against poverty, disease and also inequality around the world, it has given US $120M for this full-cost scholarship. This is a good sign of the organization’s determination to advance fairness. The UK full scholarship for international students is an identity of the gifted and talented scholars with no financial worries to turn into a the world’s top most educational institution. To obtain this Cambridge scholarship, please follow the below instructions.

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Scholarship Summary

  • Level of Study: Masters, PhD
  • Institution(s): University of Cambridge
  • Study in: UK
  • Opportunity Focus Areas: All the available courses at University of Cambridge except the courses listed below
  • Program Period: Two years for masters and three years for PhD
  • Deadline:
    • For US Citizens: 11th of October 2023, Wednesday, the (Time, local US time - 12:00 noon)
      For International Students: Based on the topic of your course - 5 December for one or 4 January in another.

Eligible Degree Programs for Gates Cambridge Scholarships

  • MSc/MLitt
  • One-year postgraduate course
  • PhD


Courses which are not Eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

  • Any Undergraduate degree such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • Business Doctorate (BusD)
  • Master of Business (MBA)
  • Master of Finance (MFin)
  • MASt courses
  • PGCE
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies
  • MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time)
  • Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
  • Part-time degrees
  • Non-degree courses


Gates Cambridge Scholarships Coverage

  • The appropriate University Composition Fee
  • Maintenance allowance provision of £18,744 for single student for periods up to 12 months subject to the norms on course duration (PhD scholars receive an award for a maximum period of 3 years).
  • Two one-economy single fares upon the commencement and conclusion of the course
  • Inbound visa charges and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
  • Courses and conferences fund – from £500 for others and up to 2, $1$k (according with length of the course) per individual.
  • Family allowance – £10,944 for a single child and up to £10,944 of the same value per two or more children. Funds are not allocated for a the partner.
  • Fieldwork – you may request to claim up to your standard maintenance allowance during the period of field work as part of a PhD (the trust does not fund any further costs for fieldwork because these are expected by way from University Composition Fee).
  • M/P funding – if applicable, you can suspend your studies for up to 6 months and still get the maintenance allowance.
  • Hardship grants – for the unfortunate circumstances preventing the scholar

Eligibility criteria for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

  • any non-UK citizen
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (full-time or part time*), MSc / MLitt (part cycle), a one year postgraduate course in full time, with some exceptions to the above list.
  • In October 2024, Gates Cambridge will be advancing a scheme that allows candidates to apply for financing for part-time doctoral studies.

How to Apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship:

  • Apply for admission into a course, College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding.
  • Develop an account on the site.
  • Fill in your personal information
  • Submit these documents:
  • Gates Cambridge Statement: I am applying for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship because I believe it will give me the opportunity to pursue my research and studies at an institution that is committed to creating positive change in the world. The four main criteria which are academic excellence, leadership potential, a commitment to improving others' lives and a good fit with cambridge also match with my capabilities. My background has equipped me with strong academic expertise in law
  • CV/Resume
  • Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
  • Gates reference: Besides the two academic references required for the admission, Gates Cambridge applicants also provide a reference related to their compatibility with the scholarship.
  • Answer the application questions.
  • Submit the application

Gates Scholarship Application Deadline:

  • For International students, the deadline depends on the course and is either 5 December 2023 or 4 January. 
    The deadline for the US citizens is set as 11th Oct.2023

Website

To know more about Gates Cambridge Scholarship, please visit official website:

Official Website

2 Comments

  1. Can I apply, I am mphil graduate in mathematics with 3.6 cgpa in 2020

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    1. Yes sure. you have a Golden opportunity to avail this Scholarship.

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