PhDFully funded: tuition, maintenance allowance ~£18,000/year, travel, family allowance, academic development funding

Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students

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Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students - Study in Europe, Post a Comment

Provider: Gates Cambridge Trust / University of Cambridge
Host country: United Kingdom
Deadline: December (Cambridge) / early January (other US-style round). Annual.
Region: Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.
Funding: Fully funded: tuition, maintenance allowance ~£18,000/year, travel, family allowance, academic development funding
Study level: PhD
Deadline: December (Cambridge) / early January (other US-style round). Annual.

Key eligibility criteria

Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.

Recorded funding information

Fully funded: tuition, maintenance allowance ~£18,000/year, travel, family allowance, academic development funding

About the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students (2026)

##### 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 Gates Cambridge Scholarships - YouTube Tap to unmute 1x [Gates Cambridge Scholarships](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svr7lbR5Az0) [GatesCambridge](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJT7T55Lv65MSlaU2MUhi_w) GatesCambridge4.51K subscribers [Watch on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svr7lbR5Az0) ## 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/) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gates-Cambridge1.jpg?resize=440%2C300&ssl=1) ## 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/). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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Fully funded: tuition, maintenance allowance ~£18,000/year, travel, family allowance, academic development funding

Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students eligibility

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Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.

Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students document information

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How to apply for the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students 2026

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Consult https://apply.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant/login to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Listed eligibility: Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: December (Cambridge) / early January (other US-style round). Annual.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students deadline & application timeline

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Who can apply for the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students?+

Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.

What funding does the Gates Cambridge Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students offer?+

Listed funding: Fully funded: tuition, maintenance allowance ~£18,000/year, travel, family allowance, academic development funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: December (Cambridge) / early January (other US-style round). Annual.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://apply.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applicant/login to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of any country outside the UK; admitted to a Cambridge postgraduate course; outstanding academic record; commitment to leadership and improving lives of others.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: December (Cambridge) / early January (other US-style round). Annual.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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