Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

Gates Cambridge is an international scholarship programme run by the University of Cambridge for outstanding postgraduate students with leadership potential and a commitment to social impact. The scheme offers approximately 70 full-cost scholarships annually to applicants from outside the UK who are pursuing a postgraduate degree at Cambridge. About two-thirds of awards go to PhD students, with roughly a third available in the US round and the remainder in the International round. Around 250 Gates Scholars study at Cambridge at any given time across all departments and colleges. What you get • Full University Composition Fee covered • Maintenance allowance for single students (£22,050 for 12 months at 2025-26 rate; pro rata for shorter courses; up to 4 years for PhD scholars) • One economy single airfare at beginning and end of course • Inbound visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge covered • Academic development funding up to £750–£4,000 for conferences and courses • Dependent Children Allowance up to £12,793 per annum for one child, up to £18,244 for two or more children • Fieldwork funding (maintenance allowance continuation) • Maternity/paternity funding (up to 6 months intermission with maintenance) • Hardship funding for unforeseen difficulties How to apply 1. Check the Course Directory to determine your specific application deadline (either 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027) 2. Submit full application by 11:59pm UK time on your deadline date 3. Departments rank applicants December–February 4. Receive outcome notification by 11:59pm UK time on 8 March 2027 5. Panels review and select scholars on 22–23 March 2027 6. Scholarships offered by early April 2027 7. Accept scholarship within 72 hours of offer

• Citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom • Applying to pursue a PhD (full-time or part-time), MLitt (full-time), or one-year postgraduate course (full-time) at the University of Cambridge • Outstanding intellectual ability • Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of others • Leadership potential • Clear reasons for choice of course