Each year, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds Gates Cambridge
Scholarship to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available
at the University of Cambridge. Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full
cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary
funding.
The
aim of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme is to build a global network
of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
aim of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme is to build a global network
of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
The
Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a
donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the
University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK
university.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a
donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the
University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK
university.
At
Cambridge, Scholars pursue the full range of subjects available at the
University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.
Cambridge, Scholars pursue the full range of subjects available at the
University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.
Course
Level: Gates
Cambridge Scholarship is available to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree
(PhD, MSc or MLitt or one-year postgraduate course) in any subject available at
the University of Cambridge.
Level: Gates
Cambridge Scholarship is available to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree
(PhD, MSc or MLitt or one-year postgraduate course) in any subject available at
the University of Cambridge.
Study
Subject (s):
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is awarded to study any subject available at the
University of Cambridge.
Subject (s):
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is awarded to study any subject available at the
University of Cambridge.
Scholarship
Award: The
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most generous international
scholarships available. It covers the following costs:
Award: The
Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most generous international
scholarships available. It covers the following costs:
Core components
- the University
Composition Fee at the appropriate rate* - a
maintenance allowance for a single student (£14,900 for 12 months at the
2017-18 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) - one
economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course - inbound
visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge
Discretionary components
The
Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a
discretionary basis:
Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a
discretionary basis:
- Academic
development funding – from £500 to £2,000, dependent on the length of your
course, to attend conferences and courses. - Family
allowance – up to £10,120 for a first child and up to £4,320 for a second
child (2016-17 rate). No funding is provided for a partner. - Fieldwork
– you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on
fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork
costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee). - Hardship
funding – for unforeseen difficulties - Maternity/Paternity
funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies
for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance
during this time - Some
fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided**
*The
University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants
should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise
amounts. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining
a fees award from public authorities they must accept this and the Trust will
not pay these fees.
University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants
should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise
amounts. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining
a fees award from public authorities they must accept this and the Trust will
not pay these fees.
**
The PhD at Cambridge is a three-year degree and Gates Cambridge Scholars should
take on a research project that they and their Supervisor think can be
completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances
which mean you need further funding during all or part of your fourth year, the
Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But you should not
rely on receiving any fourth year funding when you start your PhD.
The PhD at Cambridge is a three-year degree and Gates Cambridge Scholars should
take on a research project that they and their Supervisor think can be
completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances
which mean you need further funding during all or part of your fourth year, the
Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But you should not
rely on receiving any fourth year funding when you start your PhD.
Receiving a salary or substantial other
scholarship?
If
you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial
scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard
maintenance allowance. You should let the Trust know ASAP if you are awarded
any funding towards your degree at Cambridge.
you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial
scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard
maintenance allowance. You should let the Trust know ASAP if you are awarded
any funding towards your degree at Cambridge.
What is not covered
Most
costs are covered by the Scholarship but Gates Cambridge does not cover bench
fees or the costs of scientific equipment or similar academic resources. The
Trust expects such core course costs to be covered by the academic department
at Cambridge.
costs are covered by the Scholarship but Gates Cambridge does not cover bench
fees or the costs of scientific equipment or similar academic resources. The
Trust expects such core course costs to be covered by the academic department
at Cambridge.
Scholarship
can be taken in the UK
can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: You can apply for a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
- a
citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom - applying
to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at
the University of Cambridge: - PhD
(three year research-only degree) - MSc or
MLitt (two year research-only degree) - One
year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
You
can use the form below to quickly check if you are eligible to apply for a
Gates Cambridge Scholarship and, if so, in which of the two application rounds
you must apply.
can use the form below to quickly check if you are eligible to apply for a
Gates Cambridge Scholarship and, if so, in which of the two application rounds
you must apply.
Current student at Cambridge?
If
you are currently studying at Cambridge and wish to apply for a new
postgraduate course you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. For
example, if you are currently studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a PhD. Current Gates Cambridge Scholars may
also apply for a second scholarship if they are applying for a new degree. All
current Cambridge students will be considered in round two. However, if
you have already started a course you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship to fund the remainder of it.
you are currently studying at Cambridge and wish to apply for a new
postgraduate course you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. For
example, if you are currently studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a PhD. Current Gates Cambridge Scholars may
also apply for a second scholarship if they are applying for a new degree. All
current Cambridge students will be considered in round two. However, if
you have already started a course you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship to fund the remainder of it.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their
previous degree.
previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Graduate Admissions Office or
academic department may require some applicants to submit the following for
admission to the University:
academic department may require some applicants to submit the following for
admission to the University:
- English
language test scores (if English is not your first language) - A
research proposal, an example of your written work, a GRE/GMAT score,
etc. Not all applicants will be required to submit such documents
How to Apply: Applicants apply for a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the
University of Cambridge and a Cambridge College via the Graduate
Admissions Office, using the Graduate Application Form and supporting
documents. It is not possible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
without applying to the University of Cambridge. You must apply for
admission as a postgraduate student at the University of Cambridge and a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack. To
be considered for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship all
applicants must submit the following documents to the Graduate Admissions
Office by the relevant deadline:-
Cambridge Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the
University of Cambridge and a Cambridge College via the Graduate
Admissions Office, using the Graduate Application Form and supporting
documents. It is not possible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
without applying to the University of Cambridge. You must apply for
admission as a postgraduate student at the University of Cambridge and a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application pack. To
be considered for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship all
applicants must submit the following documents to the Graduate Admissions
Office by the relevant deadline:-
- Graduate
Application Form (which includes a Gates Cambridge section) - Academic
transcripts - 2
academic references - 1
personal reference (for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship)
Application
Deadline:
The deadlines are as follows: Round 1 (US citizens based in the USA) – October
11, 2017 and Round 2 (all other eligible candidates) – Dependent on your course
– either December 6, 2017 or January 4, 2018.
Deadline:
The deadlines are as follows: Round 1 (US citizens based in the USA) – October
11, 2017 and Round 2 (all other eligible candidates) – Dependent on your course
– either December 6, 2017 or January 4, 2018.
