Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree
- Master's, PhD
- Dates
- Deadline 8 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027, depending on your Cambridge course
- Study starts
- Oct 2027
What it covers
- University composition fee
- Maintenance allowance for a single student
- One economy airfare at the start and end of the course
- Visa and immigration health surcharge costs
- Discretionary funding (academic development, family allowance)
Who can apply
- Citizen of any country outside the UK
- Applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge
- Outstanding intellectual ability, leadership potential and commitment to improving others' lives
How to apply
- Apply for your Cambridge course through the University's graduate application portal
- Tick the Gates Cambridge box in the funding section and complete the Gates statement
- Submit before your course's funding deadline (8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027)
Documents you'll need
- Transcripts
- Academic references
- Gates Cambridge statement
- CV and course-specific documents
Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.