Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025 in UK (Fully Funded)

Are you aspiring to study at the prestigious University of Cambridge? This is your chance to make that aspiration a reality! The Gates Cambridge Scholarship for 2025 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in any discipline at Cambridge. Established in 2000 by Bill and Melinda Gates, this scholarship has awarded over 2,000 scholarships to students from more than 100 countries. Are you prepared to join this esteemed community?

What Does the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Offer?

This scholarship encompasses all the essentials for studying at one of the world’s foremost universities:

• Complete tuition fees
• Maintenance allowance: £21,000 annually for a single student
• Airfare: One economy class ticket
• Visa & health surcharge expenses
• Conference & fieldwork funding: £500 – £2,000 for academic conferences
• Child allowance: Up to £16,548
• Maternity/Paternity support & hardship assistance

Eligible programs

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship applies to most postgraduate programs at Cambridge, with a few exceptions:

• Undergraduate degrees (BA)
• Business Doctorate (BusD), MBA, MFin
• Medical degrees (MBBChir, MD)
• Part-time degrees (excluding PhD)
• Non-degree programs

Eligibility criteria 

The scholarship is available to international students, while UK nationals are not eligible. Applicants must be seeking a full-time course such as:

• PhD
• MLitt
• One-year postgraduate courses (with certain exceptions)

Strong academic credentials are required, and applicants must submit a combined application for admission and funding through Cambridge’s Graduate Application Portal.

Application process:

1. Initiate your application for admission to a postgraduate program at Cambridge via the Graduate Application Portal.
2. Complete the Gates Cambridge funding section during the application process.
3. Prepare and submit the required documents, which consist of:
   1. Gates Cambridge statement (500 words)
   2. Research proposal (for PhD candidates)
   3. Two academic references

Deadlines:

• For applicants from the United States: October 16, 2024
• For applicants from other countries: December 3, 2024, or January 7, 2025 (depending on the specific course)

This opportunity could significantly enhance your academic experience at one of the premier universities globally. Please visit the official Gates Cambridge website and begin your application today for further details.

APPLY FOR THE GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE UK