Gates Cambridge Scholarships to Study in UK, 2027 [Fully Funded]

Applications are currently invited for 2027 Gates Cambridge Scholarships,  a fully funded opportunity for international students who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in any discipline at the University of Cambridge. The program provides financial and non-financial support to deserving scholars from eligible countries across the globe.

Each year Gates Cambridge offers 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a 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.

SUMMARY:

• Scholarship Sponsor(s): Gates Foundation and University of Cambridge
• Host Institution(s): University of Cambridge, UK
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Worth: Not specified
• Number of Awards: 80 Awards per year
• Study Level: Postgraduate
• Nationality: International students

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See Also:  Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28 [Fully Funded to the UK]

Scholarship Overview

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by an historic donation of US$210m from the Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001. The program awards around 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

Candidates for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship are usually selected based on the following selection criteria:

• outstanding intellectual ability
• reasons for choice of course
• a commitment to improving the lives of others
• leadership potential

Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027 | Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
• Be applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge: PhD (full-time or part-time), MLitt (full-time), One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.
• Must have obtained relevant degrees from recognized institutions of higher learning.
• Must demonstrate excellent academic and research abilities.

Scholarship Benefits

• The University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
• A maintenance allowance for a single student (£22,050 for 12 months at the 2025-26 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.
• Academic development funding (p to £4,000).
• Dependent children allowance
• Fieldwork funding
• Maternity/Paternity funding
• Hardship funding

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027 can apply for the scholarship by following the below steps:

• Start by applying for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application Portal.
• To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section.
• Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.

Application Deadline: January 6, 2027

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