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.
Scholarships
are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a
full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of
Cambridge. The selection criteria are:
are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a
full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of
Cambridge. The selection criteria are:
- outstanding
intellectual ability - leadership
potential - a
commitment to improving the lives of others - a
good fit between the applicant’s qualifications and aspirations and the
postgraduate programme at Cambridge for which they are applying
While
at Cambridge, Scholars pursue full range of subjects available at the
University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.
at Cambridge, Scholars pursue full range of subjects available at the
University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.
Our
Alumni are pursuing further study or employment across many sectors of society
and, despite the relative youth of the programme, are increasingly taking on
leadership roles and applying their knowledge and skills to improve the lives
of others.
Alumni are pursuing further study or employment across many sectors of society
and, despite the relative youth of the programme, are increasingly taking on
leadership roles and applying their knowledge and skills to improve the lives
of others.
The
aim of the Gates Cambridge programme is to build a global network of future
leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
aim of the Gates Cambridge programme is to build a global network of future
leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
Eligibility
You
can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
can apply for a Gates 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.)
Current
student at Cambridge?
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.
Courses
which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:
which are NOT eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:
- BA
(undergraduate) - BA
affiliated (a second BA) - MBBChir
Clinical Studies - MD
Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time) - Part-time
degrees - Non-degree
courses
Each
Scholar is different and brings something unique to the programme. But we are
looking for four key criteria.
Scholar is different and brings something unique to the programme. But we are
looking for four key criteria.
Academic
excellence
excellence
Gates
Cambridge Scholars are expected to be academically outstanding with the ability
to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge. At
the start of the application process, potential Scholars are ranked by the
department they are applying to. Only the most outstanding candidates are
considered further.
Cambridge Scholars are expected to be academically outstanding with the ability
to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge. At
the start of the application process, potential Scholars are ranked by the
department they are applying to. Only the most outstanding candidates are
considered further.
Leadership
potential
potential
Successful
applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear ability to lead. Evidence of
leadership can be expressed in a multitude of ways but the capacity of Gates
Cambridge Scholars to ‘take others with them’ is central to the success of the
programme.
applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear ability to lead. Evidence of
leadership can be expressed in a multitude of ways but the capacity of Gates
Cambridge Scholars to ‘take others with them’ is central to the success of the
programme.
A
commitment to improving the lives of others
commitment to improving the lives of others
A
defining characteristic of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships is the commitment
of our Scholars to working for the greater good. Although broadly interpreted,
this concept is nonetheless fundamental and sets this programme apart from
others of its kind.
defining characteristic of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships is the commitment
of our Scholars to working for the greater good. Although broadly interpreted,
this concept is nonetheless fundamental and sets this programme apart from
others of its kind.
A
good academic fit with Cambridge
good academic fit with Cambridge
You
should be able to persuade the Trust that your qualifications and aspirations
accord with what Cambridge has to offer in its postgraduate programme. It is
important that you can make a convincing argument for doing a particular
postgraduate degree at Cambridge. It is therefore important that you fully
research your proposed degree using the Graduate Studies Prospectus and the
website of the department to which you are applying.
should be able to persuade the Trust that your qualifications and aspirations
accord with what Cambridge has to offer in its postgraduate programme. It is
important that you can make a convincing argument for doing a particular
postgraduate degree at Cambridge. It is therefore important that you fully
research your proposed degree using the Graduate Studies Prospectus and the
website of the department to which you are applying.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply
