Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious award for outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. The program aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
About this scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students is offered by Gates Cambridge Trust for study in São Tomé and Príncipe at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full cost of study at Cambridge including tuition, maintenance allowance, and airfare., 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 of study at Cambridge including tuition, maintenance allowance, and airfare.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to citizens of any country outside the UK who are applying for a full-time postgraduate course (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year postgraduate course) at the University of Cambridge.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-01-06. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Gates Cambridge Trust
- Country
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Award
- Full cost of study at Cambridge including tuition, maintenance allowance, and airfare.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- 2027-01-06
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29
