International students can apply for the fully funded Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025–2026. Scholarships for master’s and doctoral courses are available. This scholarship offers a stipend of £18,744 per year, health insurance, up to £2,000 in aid for academic growth, and up to £15,612 in family allowance.
The largest single donation ever made to a UK university, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Program was launched in October 2000 with a US$ 210 million gift to the University of Cambridge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In order to enable outstanding individuals from outside the United Kingdom to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject offered by the University of Cambridge, Gates Cambridge will award 80 full-cost scholarships in 2024. PhD students will be eligible for about two thirds of these scholarships; there will be about 25 awards available in the US round and 55 in the international round.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship winner has the following advantages: The composition of universities Charged at the proper rate,maintenance payment for a single student is available for up to four years for PhD researchers. It is £18,744 for twelve months at the 2022–2023 rate (pro rata for courses less than twelve months). One flight in economy at the start and finish of the course The cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge and inbound visa fees Funding for academic development: Depending on the length of your course, you may be eligible for up to £2,000 in order to attend conferences and courses.
Family allowance (2022–23 rate): up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more. A partner receives no funding. Fieldwork: If you are conducting fieldwork for your PhD, you may be eligible to maintain your regular maintenance stipend during that time. Other fieldwork expenses should be covered by the University Composition Fee, not by the Trust. If necessary, you can apply for maternity/paternity financing, which allows you to pause your studies for up to six months while still receiving your maintenance allowance. Funding for hardship – for unanticipated challenges the student faces.
How to Apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship:
- Apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section.
- Build up an account on the website.
- Fill in your personal information
- Submit these documents:
- Gates Cambridge Statement: In no more than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words) please explain why you are applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria.
- CV/Resume
- Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
- Gates reference: In addition to two academic references for admission, Gates Cambridge applicants submit a reference about their fit with the scholarship.
- Answer the application questions.
- Submit the application
