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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Trust

Full-cost postgraduate scholarships for outstanding applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge.

Study inUnited Kingdom
DegreeMaster's · PhD / Doctoral
FundingFully funded
DeadlineCheck official source
Fields of study Eligible study areas
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Decision first

Can you apply?

Use these captured criteria for a quick screening check. Missing information is shown as unverified rather than guessed.

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Eligible applicant nationality Applicant must be a citizen of a country outside the United Kingdom.
Academic minimum Must meet the admission requirements for an eligible University of Cambridge postgraduate cour…
English requirement Must meet the English-language requirement of the selected Cambridge course.
Application route Separate scholarship application
Likely fit signals
  • You are looking for Master's or PhD / Doctoral funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Most postgraduate fields at Cambridge.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
Review carefully
  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
Funding package

Funding & benefits

Full tuition coverage

Airfare / travel support

Study options

Eligible programmes & fields

Exact programme names are not yet verified for this record.

ScholarshipFrontier is continuing to check the provider’s official programme information. The verified fields above can still be used for an initial subject-fit check; confirm the final eligible degree on the official source before applying.

Overview

About the scholarship

Full-cost postgraduate scholarships for outstanding applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom to study at the University of Cambridge.

Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Most postgraduate fields at Cambridge. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.

Timeline

Key dates

Applications open31 August 2026
Requirements

Eligibility requirements

  • any undergraduate degree, such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • part-time degrees other than the PhD
  • Master of Business (MBA)
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and Global EMBA
  • Master of Finance (MFin)
  • Executive Master of Accounting
  • MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time, home students only)
  • Master of Conservation of Easel Painting.
  • Must meet the admission requirements for an eligible University of Cambridge postgraduate course.
  • Must meet the English-language requirement of the selected Cambridge course.
  • Applicant must be a citizen of a country outside the United Kingdom.
Applicant fit

Should you apply?

Likely a good fit if

  • You are looking for Master's or PhD / Doctoral funding.
  • Your intended study area is related to Most postgraduate fields at Cambridge.
  • Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
  • Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
  • You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
  • You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
  • You are prepared to study in United Kingdom.

Review carefully if

  • Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
  • Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.

This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.

Application documents

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic references
  • Gates Cambridge statement
How to apply

Application process

Application methodApply for postgraduate admission and Gates Cambridge funding through the University of Cambridge Graduate Application Portal.
University admission first?No
Separate scholarship application?Yes
References required?Yes

Choose an eligible Cambridge postgraduate course
Submit the Cambridge graduate application by the applicable funding deadline
Complete the Gates Cambridge funding section and required statements
Proceed through departmental and Gates Cambridge selection if shortlisted

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Source verification

Official sources & verification

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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026

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