Another exciting opportunity for qualified international students to be part of it is the Gates Cambridge Scholarships for Foreign Students.
Gates Cambridge offers around 80 full-cost scholarships annually to exceptional applicants from countries outside the UK. These scholarships cover postgraduate degrees in any course offered at the University of Cambridge.
Among them, about two-thirds of the support is designated for Ph.D. students, with approximately 25 available in the US round and 55 in the International round.
Program of Study
Postgraduate courses at the University.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of any country other than the United Kingdom.
- Apply to pursue one of the specified courses at the University of Cambridge, which includes: Full-time or part-time Ph.D. programs, Full-time MLitt programs, and Full-time one-year postgraduate courses
Note: Starting from October 2023, Gates Cambridge is also piloting a scheme that allows applicants to seek funding for part-time doctoral degrees.
Target Countries
All countries except the United Kingdom
Host Institution
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Scholarship Value
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship fully covers your expenses for studying at Cambridge, which include tuition fees, a maintenance allowance, travel costs, and more. Additionally, you can receive extra funding for academic development, family support, and other needs as required. Each beneficiary gets £30,000 ~ £60,000 per year.
Application Instruction
Applicants need to submit their application for admission and funding (including Gates Cambridge Scholarship and other funding options) through the University’s Graduate Application Portal. The details are as follows:
In the admission section, you apply for a graduate course and a College place, providing details about yourself, your academic background, plans, and suitability for the proposed course.
In the funding section, you can apply for various funding options offered by the University and associated organizations, including the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, which has its own separate subsection.
When applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, you will need to provide the following information: Gates Cambridge statement, Research proposal (Ph.D. applicants only), Gates Cambridge reference,
To apply, Visit the link. Full information on how to apply for Gate Cambridge Scholarship is available here.
Deadline
There are two application deadlines for Gates Cambridge:
- For US citizens residing in the USA, the deadline is October 11, 2023.
- For all other eligible applicants, the deadline varies depending on the course: it is either December 5, 2023, or January 4, 2024.
Scholarship Link
For more information about the Scholarship, visit the Official Website.