Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Full‑cost funding for international postgraduate study at Cambridge

## Overview The Gates Cambridge Trust provides full‑cost scholarships to exceptional students from outside the United Kingdom who wish to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Approximately 70 awards are made annually, with about two‑thirds going to PhD candidates. ## Funding The scholarship covers: - University Composition Fee (full tuition) - Maintenance allowance of £23,152 per year (2026‑27 rate, pro‑rated) - Economy single airfare at the start and end of study - Inbound visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge - Discretionary funding for academic development (£750‑£4,000) - Dependent children allowance (up to £12,793 per child or £18,244 for two or more) - Fieldwork maintenance, maternity/paternity leave, and hardship support. ## Eligibility - Applicants must be non‑UK citizens. - Open to all subjects offered at Cambridge. - Eligible for PhD, MPhil and Master's programmes. - No explicit GPA or work‑experience requirements are listed in the source data. ## Application deadline The source lists the deadline as "Unknown"; prospective applicants should consult the official scholarship website for the current deadline. ## Unknowns and source limitations - The record is marked as "verified" with a confidence of 88 %, but verification cannot guarantee accuracy. - The source URL is a redirect link rather than a direct page, limiting traceability. - Language‑test requirements, recommendation‑letter details, and exact application documents are not provided. - Funding figures reflect the 2026‑27 rates and may change in future years. ## How to apply Applicants should visit the official Gates Cambridge website (https://www.gatescambridge.org/programme/the-scholarship/) for up‑to‑date application instructions and deadlines. Source: https://www.gatescambridge.org/programme/the-scholarship/ Checked: 2026-10-31T05:39:54.689084+00:00 Confirm details with the official institution before applying.