Do you intend to attend school in the UK on a fully funded scholarship? 

If so, the application period for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships for the academic year 2023–2024 is now open to students from all across the world. The Gates Cambridge scholarship was created by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Outstanding individuals from nations outside the United Kingdom who want to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any topic offered at the University of Cambridge are eligible for one of the 80 fully-funded scholarships offered by the Gates Cambridge Scholarships each year. 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2023 provides additional, optional financing in addition to covering the entire cost of attendance at Cambridge.

By giving the University of Cambridge US$210 million in October 2000 which is the greatest single donation to a UK university.

Over 225 students from 50 different nations are enrolled at Cambridge University on fully-funded international scholarships.

Building a global network of leaders who will collaborate to enhance people’s lives is the aim of Gates Cambridge. By choosing exceptional scholars, offering them financial and non-financial assistance at a prestigious university, and building a community both inside and outside of Cambridge, the organization hopes to fulfill its objective.

Details

• Scholarship Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
• Host University: Cambridge University
• Sponsored by: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
• Course Level: Masters and Ph.D. Degree Programs
• Scholarship Value: Fully Funded
• Number of Awards: 80+

Benefits

• University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate
• £17,500 Maintenance Allowance for a Single Student
• One Economy Round Airfare Tickets.
• Inbound Visa Costs & Immigration Health Surcharge Costs
• Funding for Academic Development from up to £500 to up to £2,000.
• Family Allowance: Up to £10,120 & for a first child up to £4,320.
• Fieldwork.
• Maternity/Paternity Funding
• Hardship Funding: For sudden difficulties.

Eligibility criteria

• Nationals of any country outside the United Kingdom (UK).
• Applicants can apply for one of the following courses:
  • PhD
  • MSc/MLitt
  • Postgraduate Course (Master)
• Applicants must show evidence of academic excellence (through their transcripts, references, experience)
• A Candidate should be able to make a strong case for a particular postgraduate degree at Cambridge.

Study fields

• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Institutions independent of any School
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Physical Sciences
• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Clinical Medicine
• School of Technology
• BioMedical
• Bio logical
• Engineering (All Fields)
• IT
• Humanities
• Arts
• Science
• Social Science
• Archaeology
• Architecture
• Islamic Studies
• Astronomy

Required Documents

• Complete Online Application
• Statement of Purpose.
• Research proposal (For Ph.D.)
• Gates Cambridge reference

Deadline

• Gates Cambridge Scholarship deadline for International students is either 1 December 2022 or 5 January 2023.
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2023 deadline for the US citizens is 12 October 2022.

How to apply

• Applicants can submit their applications for admission and Gates Cambridge scholarship through the University’s application portal.
• The application form must outline the course, Gates Cambridge section, and college place desired by the applicant.
• When reviewing applications, Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding.

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