Gates Cambridge Scholarship

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students (outside the UK) to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Its main goal is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving lives worldwide. Key features: Around 70–80 awards per year Extremely competitive (top global talent pool) Strong focus on: leadership academic excellence social impact

Citizenship Requirement Must be a citizen of any country outside the UK 2\. Academic Requirement You must apply for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge, such as: PhD MSc / MLitt / MPhil One-year Master’s programs (e.g., LLM, MASt, MBA in some cases) 3\. Admission Requirement You must apply to Cambridge University AND get admission Scholarship is tied to admission (no standalone application success) 4\. Selection Criteria (Very Important) Gates Cambridge looks for: 🧠 Academic excellence (top-tier performance) 👑 Leadership potential 🌍 Commitment to improving lives of others 🎯 Fit between your course and career goals 💡 Clear vision for impact after study 🚫 Key Restrictions / Ineligibility UK citizens cannot apply Must be applying for a new postgraduate degree at Cambridge Must study full-time residential program (mostly) 💰 Funding Coverage Fully funded scholarship covering: Full tuition fees Living stipend (maintenance allowance) Airfare (round-trip in most cases) Academic development funding Visa/health surcharge support (in many cases