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Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students
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##### The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world.
##### This opportunity awards outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Discover how you can apply below.
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/gates-cambridge-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students/#h-benefits-of-the-gates-cambridge-scholarship)
- [Specific core components of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/gates-cambridge-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students/#h-specific-core-components-of-the-gates-cambridge-scholarship)
- [Discretionary Scholarship Components](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/gates-cambridge-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students/#h-discretionary-scholarship-components)
- [Eligibility Criteria for International Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/gates-cambridge-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-international-students)
- [How to Apply for the Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/gates-cambridge-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships-for-international-students/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-graduate-and-postgraduate-scholarship-opportunities)
Through the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships, education becomes more affordable for international students looking to pursue a PhD, MSc or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course in any subject offered at the University of Cambridge.
Every year, some 80 scholarships are awarded to the cream of the crop outside of the United Kingdom.
Please note, however, that the opportunity is not extended to the following programs:
- Any Undergraduate degree such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
- Business Doctorate (BusD)
- Master of Business (MBA)
- Master of Finance (MFin)
- PGCE
- MBBChir Clinical Studies
- MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time)
- Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
- Part-time degrees
- Non-degree courses
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## Benefits of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
A Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students covers the full cost of studying at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Expenses include tuition fees, maintenance allowance, travel costs, visa, etc.
It also provides additional, discretionary funding such as academic development funding, family allowance, and fieldwork, among others.
### **Specific core components of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship**
- The University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate\*
- A maintenance allowance for a single student (£17,848 for 12 months at the 2021-22 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 from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.
### **Discretionary** **Scholarship** **Components**
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
- **Academic development funding** – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
- **Family allowance** – up to £10,120 for one child and up to £14,440 for two or more children (2021-22 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
- **Fieldwork** – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
- **Maternity/Paternity funding** – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
- **Hardship funding** – for unforeseen difficulties
**\| SEE ALSO:** [The Gates Scholarship: All You Need to Know to Study in the USA](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/the-gates-scholarship-all-you-need-to-know-to-study-in-the-usa/)
## Eligibility Criteria for International Students
One can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if they are:
• a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD, MSc or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course.
Furthermore, the selection criteria shall be based on:
- outstanding intellectual ability
- reasons for choice of course
- a commitment to improving the lives of others
- leadership potential
## How to Apply for the Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities
Applicants are required to submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students and other funding) via the University of Cambridge’s [Graduate Application Portal](https://apply.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant/login).
To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, aspiring scholars must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section.
For more questions and clarifications, please visit the [How to Apply](https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/how-apply) section as well as the official Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarship [website](https://www.gatescambridge.org/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in United Kingdom
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to United Kingdom for the duration of the programme.
Is the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.