Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, highly competitive full-cost award for outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
About this scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is offered by Gates Cambridge Trust for study in United Kingdom at phd and master level. The award is valued at Full-cost funding, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full-cost funding. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Non-UK citizens.
Eligibility
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-10-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd and master
Nationality requirements
Non-UK citizens
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Gates Cambridge Trust
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Award
- Full-cost funding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd and master
- Nationality
- Non-UK citizens
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-10-15
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-09