
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)
FUNDING
Fully Funded
MIN GPA
Outstanding Academic Merit
FIELD OF STUDY
Any subject available at Cambridge
Overview
A highly prestigious, fully funded postgraduate scholarship for outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the University of Cambridge.
Details
Established by a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. It aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
The scholarship is awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
What the Scholarship Covers
This is a comprehensive, fully funded award that covers all costs associated with studying at Cambridge:
- University Fees: The full cost of tuition at your chosen college.
- Maintenance Allowance: A generous living stipend (approximately £20,000 per year) for a single student.
- Travel Costs: One economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course.
- Inbound Visa Costs: The cost of the UK student visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
- Additional Funding: Academic development funding (to attend conferences), family allowances for those with children, and maternity/paternity funding if applicable.
Selection Criteria
The Gates Cambridge Trust uses four core criteria to select Scholars:
- Outstanding intellectual ability.
- Reasons for choice of course (a strong academic rationale).
- A commitment to improving the lives of others.
- Leadership potential.
(Note: US citizens living in the US typically have an earlier deadline in October 2026, while international applicants have a deadline in December 2026 or January 2027 depending on the course.)
