Gates Cambridge Scholarship

What it covers

Full fees + maintenance GBP 23,152 for 12 months (2026-27 rate) + academic development and family allowances

Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MLitt or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Covers the University Composition Fee, a maintenance allowance, flights and visa costs, with extra discretionary funding.

Who can apply

We have not confirmed Central Asian eligibility for this award. Check the official list of eligible countries.

Citizens of any country outside the UK

Deadlines

1. 8 Dec 2026Application deadlineIn 23 days

International round: 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 depending on the course's funding deadline. US round (US citizens resident in the US) closed 14 October 2026.

Universities

• University of Cambridge

Official link and source

• Official page gatescambridge.org
• Source gatescambridge.org

Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.