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What is not covered?
Most costs are covered by the Scholarship but Gates Cambridge does not cover bench fees or the costs of scientific equipment or similar academic resources. The Trust expects such core course costs to be covered by the academic department at Cambridge.
Key Highlights:
Full-cost scholarships for international postgraduate students
Focus on leadership, academic excellence, and societal impact
Approximately 80 scholarships awarded each year
25 scholarships for US applicants and 55 for International applicants
Open to all fields of study available at the University of Cambridge
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship offers not only financial support but also a thriving community of like-minded individuals dedicated to improving the world. Since its inception, over 2,000 scholars from more than 100 countries have benefited from this transformative opportunity.
Degree Level
Master's
PhD
Available Subjects:
All Subjects are available under this scholarship.
Benefits
Core Components:
University Composition Fee: Covers the full cost of your studies at Cambridge.
Maintenance Allowance: Provides a fixed amount for living expenses:
PhD Students: Up to £21,000 per year for up to four years.
Other Students: Pro-rated based on course length.
Travel: Covers one economy single airfare for travel to and from Cambridge.
Visa Costs: Includes inbound visa fees and the Immigration
Health Surcharge.
Discretionary Components: DevAcademic elopment Funding: Up to £2,000 for conferences and courses.
Dependent Children; Allowance: Up to £16,548 for two or more children.
Fieldwork Funding: Maintains your maintenance allowance during fieldwork for PhD students.
Maternity/Paternity Funding: Continues maintenance allowance during up to six months of study leave.
Hardship Funding: Assists with unforeseen financial difficulties
Eligible Nationalities; This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.
Eligibility Criteria;
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you meet the following criteria:
Citizenship:
You must be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
Course of Study:
You must be applying to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. This includes:
PhD (full-time or part-time)
MLitt (full-time)
One-year postgraduate course (full-time) with some exceptions (see website for details)
Application Procedure
There's a single application form for both admission and funding at the University of Cambridge Graduate Application Portal. Here's a breakdown of what you need to do:
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Application Sections:
1. Admission Section:
Choose your specific graduate course and College preference.
Provide details about yourself, academic background, goals, and suitability for the course.
2. Funding Section:
Apply for various scholarships, including Gates Cambridge.
Complete the Gates Cambridge sub-section if you want to be considered.
Funding
A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.
Core components
the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
a maintenance allowance for a single student (£21,000 for 12 months at the 2024-25 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years
one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge
* The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fee award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they should accept this award and the Trust will not pay their fee or may share their fee and maintenance costs.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Requirements:
Gates Cambridge Statement (500 words): Explain why you deserve the scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria: intellectual ability, leadership potential, commitment to improving lives, and justification for your chosen course. See www.gatescambridge.org for more details.
Research Proposal (PhD only): Submit a research proposal if it's not already part of your admission application. Non-PhD applicants are exempt.
Gates Cambridge Reference: Find someone who can write a reference specifically addressing the scholarship criteria. This cannot be a friend, family member, or someone unfamiliar with the program.
The application process
Watch the University’s short overview film about applying for postgraduate admission and funding and then read below about specific requirements for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
A combined application form
Applicants submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal.
To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section. Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.
The admission section; In this section you are applying to a specific graduate course and a College place. You will provide all of the usual details about yourself, your academic background, plans and suitability for the proposed course.
Note:
Deadlines are different for each course. visit official page for latest deadlines.
In the funding application form, Universty ask four questions that each relate to a point on the Gates Cambridge Selection Criteria. Full details of the criteria can be found at:
Criteria for Cambridge University Funding | Gates Cambridge. These four questions are:
Please describe how, through your education and past experiences, you have displayed academic excellence. (approx. 200 words, up to 1400 characters)
Please explain why you want to study this specific course at the University of Cambridge, and how it will facilitate your future plans. (approx. 200 words, up to 1400 characters)
Please provide an example, or examples, of how you have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of others. Please explain why this is important to you and how it is relevant to your future plans. (approx. 300 words, up to 2100 characters).
Please provide an example, or examples, of how you have demonstrated a capacity for leadership. This could be by initiating a change or bringing others together to achieve a goal. How will this help you make an impact in the future? (approx. 300 words, up to 2100 characters)
Get in touch.All inquiries about applications are sent initially via email to info@gatescambridge.org
Office Address: Gates Cambridge Trust
Bill Gates Sr. House
17 Mill Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1RX
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1223 338467
Website: https://www.gatescambridge.org
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