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Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 in United Kingdom

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 in United Kingdom
UK
Deadline: Dec 2, 2025

About This Opportunity

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 is one of the most prestigious and fully funded scholarships in the world, offering international students the chance to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programs at the University of Cambridge, UK. Established in 2000 through a generous donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this program aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. Each year, the Gates Cambridge Trust selects around 80 outstanding students from outside the UK, representing more than 100 countries, to join the University of Cambridge. Since its inception, over 2,000 scholarships have been awarded worldwide, creating a vibrant community of scholars making an impact across diverse fields. The scholarship provides full financial coverage, including tuition fees, living allowance, travel costs, and additional academic funding—allowing scholars to focus fully on their studies and research. Candidates can apply for a wide range of subjects offered at Cambridge, making this an unparalleled opportunity to advance academically and professionally. In this blog, you’ll find complete details about the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 application process, eligibility requirements, and benefits.

Requirements

  • Apply for admission online at Cambridge University (see Course Directory) and fill out the Gates scholarship section for funding.
  • Upload Gates Cambridge statement (approximately 500 words)
  • Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
  • Gates Cambridge reference (two academic references)

Benefits

  • The Gates Cambridge Scholarship for international students covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. This includes:
  • University Fee.
  • Maintenance Allowance
  • Airfare Ticket (Economy Class)
  • Visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge.
  • The Trust also provides Funding for:
  • Attending conferences and courses.
  • Dependent Children Allowance
  • Fieldwork Allowance
  • Maternity/Paternity funding
  • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar.

Eligibility

  • For the Gates Cambridge scholarship, applicants from outside the UK can apply.
  • UK Nationals are not eligible.
  • 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
  • Applicants with excellent academic skills and grades.
  • Fill out the combined application form (Admission + Gates Funding).

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