Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, highly competitive full-cost scholarship for outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
About this scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarships is offered by Gates Cambridge Trust 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
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom who are applying for a full-time postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-03. 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
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
- 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
- Open · 2026-12-03
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20