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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to study a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

Details last checked 29 October 2026

Key facts
LevelMaster's, PhD
WhereUK
Funded byGates Cambridge Trust (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation endowment), University of Cambridge
What it coversFull cost of postgraduate study at Cambridge (fees and living costs). See the official site for current amounts.
Who can apply
  • Applicants from outside the UK applying for a full-time postgraduate course at Cambridge
  • US citizens resident in the USA apply in Round 1; all other eligible applicants in Round 2
  • See the official eligibility page for full details
Documents usually required
  • University of Cambridge graduate application, including the Gates Cambridge section
  • Personal statement and references as required by the course and the Trust
Usual application windowSeptember – January
Official websitewww.gatescambridge.org

Details change from year to year. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website before applying.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are among the most competitive postgraduate awards in the world, for applicants with outstanding academic ability and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

Timeline for 2027/28 entry

Applications opened on 11 September 2026. Round 1 (US citizens resident in the USA): deadline 14 October 2026. Round 2 (all other eligible applicants): deadline 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course. Offers in Round 2 are made by early April 2027.

You apply through the University of Cambridge graduate application, so the course deadline is also your scholarship deadline.

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