The Gates Cambridge Scholarship application process is now open, which is excellent news for anyone planning to study in the UK. We will give a thorough description of the scholarship, its advantages, and a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply in this post.
For master’s and doctoral programs, foreign students can apply for the fully funded Gates Cambridge Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. A £18,744 annual salary, health insurance, up to £2,000 in grants for academic advancement, and a £15,612 family allowance are all provided under this award.
The University of Cambridge received a kind grant of US$210 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in October 2000, which launched the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program. signifying the biggest gift ever given to an institution in the United Kingdom.
Eighty full-cost scholarships from Gates Cambridge will be given to deserving candidates from outside the United Kingdom for the 2024 academic year. These scholarships will allow the recipients to pursue full-time postgraduate degrees in any subject the University of Cambridge offers. PhD candidates will receive about two thirds of these scholarships; there will be about 25 grants available in the US round and 55 in the international round.
Institution: University of Cambridge
Location: UK
Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
Opportunity Focus Areas: All available courses at the University of Cambridge
Eligibility Criteria:
- English is the required language.
- All countries across the world are eligible.
- Academic distinction Capacity to make a strong argument for a certain postgraduate degree at Cambridge
- commitment to improving other people’s well-being
- demonstrated ability to take the lead
- Candidates must be full-time postgraduate students from nations other than the United Kingdom.
Benefits:
- College-Level Content Charged at the relevant rate
- For PhD scholars, the award covers up to four years of maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022–23 rate; pro rata for courses less than 12 months). The award also includes economy single travel at the start and end of the course.
- Visa fees for entry and the Immigration Health Surcharge
- Academic development funding is available for attending conferences and seminars; it can range from up to £500 to up to £2,000, depending on the length of the course.
- Family allowance (2022–23 rate): up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more. A partner receives no funding.
- Fieldwork: Students pursuing a PhD may petition to keep their usual maintenance stipend while conducting fieldwork; other fieldwork costs should be reimbursed by the University Composition Fee.
- Funding for maternity and paternity leave allows students to request a six-month study break while continuing receiving their maintenance stipend, if needed.
- Funding for hardship is given in case the scholar encounters unanticipated difficulties.
Deadline:
- For US Citizens: Wednesday, October 11, 2024
- For International Students: Depending on your course – either December 5, 2024, or January 4, 2025
