University of Cambridge 2022-2023 Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme for Postgraduate Students

Published: 07 Sep 2021 5,028 views

 The scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. The aim of the Gate Cambridge program is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program 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.

Each year Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Gates Cambridge Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme

Benefits of Gates Cambridge Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme

Core Funding

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£17,848 for 12 months at the 2021-22 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

Discretionary Funding

• Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
• Family allowance – up to £10,120 for one child and up to £14,440 for two or more children (2021-22 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).
• 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
• Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties

Requirements for Gates Cambridge Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme

• Applicants must be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• Applicants must be applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:
  • PhD
  • MSc/MLitt
  • One year postgraduate course
• Applicants must be committed to improving the lives of others.
• Applicants must possess leadership potential.
• Applicants must have outstanding intellectual ability.

Selection Process

• US citizens resident in the USA: October 13, 2021
• All other eligible applicants: Dependent on your course – either December 2, 2021 or January 6, 2022

Application Documents

• Statement;In no more than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words) please explain why you are applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria. Full details about how to apply, including selection criteria and guidance on completing this statement, can be found at: www.gatescambridge.org

• Research proposal (PhD applicants only);Gates Cambridge requires PhD applicants only to submit a research proposal as part of their application for funding. Most PhD applicants will upload a research proposal as part of their application for admission, but where this is not the case a research proposal is required to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. If you are applying for a degree other than the PhD you do not need to submit a research proposal as part of your materials of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship .

• Gates Cambridge reference;In addition to two academic references for admission, Gates Cambridge applicants submit a reference about their fit with the scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply