Applications are currently invited for 2027 Gates Cambridge Scholarships, a fully funded opportunity for international students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in any discipline at the University of…[full details below]
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027 offer international students the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom with comprehensive financial support. The programme is open to applicants from countries outside the UK who want to study an eligible postgraduate course at Cambridge. In addition to financial assistance, selected scholars receive access to a wider community and support designed to enhance their academic and professional development.
Each year, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme provides around 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding international applicants. The awards can support postgraduate study in subjects available at the University of Cambridge, with approximately two-thirds of the scholarships typically allocated to PhD candidates. For the 2027 selection cycle, the awards are distributed across the relevant application rounds, including opportunities for applicants in the United States and other international locations.
If you are considering the Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027, carefully review the eligible courses, academic requirements, country eligibility, application process and applicable deadlines. You will need to complete the relevant Cambridge postgraduate application and indicate your interest in funding through the appropriate scholarship process. Preparing your academic records, supporting documents and application statements early can help you submit a complete application before the deadline.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Gates Foundation and University of Cambridge
- Host Institution(s): University of Cambridge, UK
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: 80 Awards per year
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: International students
Scholarship Overview
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by an historic donation of US$210m from the Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001. The program awards around 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Candidates for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship are usually selected based on the following selection criteria:
- outstanding intellectual ability
- reasons for choice of course
- a commitment to improving the lives of others
- leadership potential
Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
- Be applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge: PhD (full-time or part-time), MLitt (full-time), One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.
- Must have obtained relevant degrees from recognized institutions of higher learning.
- Must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.
Scholarship Benefits
- The University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
- A maintenance allowance for a single student (£22,050 for 12 months at the 2025-26 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.
- Academic development funding (p to £4,000).
- Dependent children allowance
- Fieldwork funding
- Maternity/Paternity funding
- Hardship funding
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027 can apply for the scholarship by following the below steps:
- Start by applying for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal.
- To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section.
- Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2027