Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was established in 2000 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with a donation of $210 million to the University of Cambridge. It is one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. Each year, approximately 80 scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK for full-time postgraduate study in any subject at the University of Cambridge. The program looks for scholars who combine academic excellence with leadership potential and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

• Full cost of tuition fees at the University of Cambridge
• Maintenance allowance for a single student (approximately £20,000 per year)
• One economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
• Inbound visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge
• Academic development funding
• Family allowance for dependents (if applicable)
• Fieldwork allowance (if applicable)

• Outstanding intellectual ability and academic achievement
• Reasons for choosing the specific course at Cambridge
• Commitment to improving the lives of others
• Leadership potential demonstrated through concrete examples
• Fit between the applicant's aspirations and the Gates Cambridge mission