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Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Postgraduate Funding Search

  • Organization: University of Cambridge
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Degree Level: Master
Fully Funded No Deadline Stated
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Overview

A full-cost postgraduate scholarship at the University of Cambridge for outstanding applicants from outside the UK.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to prospective applicants from countries outside the UK applying for eligible postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge.Eligible levels: PhD and Master'sStudy mode: full time or part timeApplicants may apply for any subject available at the University of CambridgeThe programme lists eligibility for applicants from 255 nationalities

Benefits

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides funding to cover the scholar's eligible study costs for the length of the course.Typical funding of £35,000–£50,000 per year, depending on course fees, course length and other fundingTotal funding may reach approximately £66,000 per yearInternational tuition fees and maintenance allowanceStudent visa costs and the immigration health surchargeReturn flight and/or train travel to CambridgeEligibility to apply for discretionary funding such as Academic Development Funding and Dependent Child AllowancePhD scholars receive a maintenance allowance for up to four years at the outset, with extensions considered case by case for intermission or illnessResearch costs such as consumables are not included.

Required Documents

Additional questions in the Cambridge Applicant Portal are required.The source does not provide a complete list of application documents.

Application Process

Apply through the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal and follow the funding deadline associated with the chosen course.US nationals living in the USA applied by 16 October 2024 in the US round.All other nationalities, including US nationals living outside the USA, applied by either 3 December 2024 or 7 January 2025, depending on the course funding deadline.Check the official University of Cambridge funding page for the next application cycle.
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The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides full-cost postgraduate funding at the University of Cambridge for outstanding applicants from outside the UK.

Opportunity

Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Postgraduate Funding Search

Type

Scholarship

University

University of Cambridge

Country

United Kingdom

Study Level

Postgraduate

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Prospective applicants from countries outside the UK
  • Applicants applying for an eligible PhD or Master’s course at the University of Cambridge
  • Applicants studying full time or part time
  • Applicants from the 255 nationalities listed by the programme

Fields of Study

Any subject available at the University of Cambridge

Value

  • Approximately £35,000–£50,000 per year for fees and maintenance, depending on the course and other funding received
  • Additional funding may bring the total package to approximately £66,000 per year
  • International tuition fees and maintenance allowance
  • Student visa costs and the immigration health surcharge
  • Return flight and/or train travel to Cambridge
  • Possible discretionary funding, including Academic Development Funding and Dependent Child Allowance

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Outstanding intellectual ability
  • Reasons for choosing the course
  • Commitment to improving the lives of others
  • Leadership potential

Required Documents

  • Applicants must complete the additional questions in the Cambridge Applicant Portal
  • During the award, scholars must sign in with the Trust each quarter to receive maintenance payments and submit an annual Gates Cambridge progress report

How to Apply

Applicants apply through the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal and must meet the funding deadline for their course. US nationals living in the USA applied in the US round, while all other applicants applied by their course funding deadline.

Application Deadline

This cycle’s deadlines have passed; check the official University of Cambridge page for the next cycle.

Apply via the official page: https://www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk/fund/gates-cambridge-scholarship-2024

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