Each year, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
funds Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a full-time postgraduate
degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Gates
Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It
also provides additional, discretionary funding.
The aim of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme is to build a
global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of
others.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October
2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single
donation to a UK university.
At Cambridge, Scholars pursue the full range of subjects available at
the University and are spread through its departments and Colleges.
Course Level: Gates Cambridge Scholarship is available to
pursue a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc or MLitt or one-year
postgraduate course) in any subject available at the University of
Cambridge.
Study Subject (s): Gates Cambridge Scholarship is awarded to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Study Subject (s): Gates Cambridge Scholarship is awarded to study any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
Scholarship Award: A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the
full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional,
discretionary funding. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the
most generous international scholarships available. It covers the
following costs:
Core components
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
** The PhD at Cambridge is a three-year degree and Gates Cambridge Scholars should take on a research project that they and their Supervisor think can be completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances which mean you need further funding during all or part of your fourth year, the Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But you should not rely on receiving any fourth year funding when you start your PhD.
Receiving a salary or substantial other scholarship?
If you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard maintenance allowance. You should let the Trust know ASAP if you are awarded any funding towards your degree at Cambridge.
What is not covered
Most costs are covered by the Scholarship but Gates Cambridge does not cover bench fees or the costs of scientific equipment or similar academic resources. The Trust expects such core course costs to be covered by the academic department at Cambridge.
- the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
- a maintenance allowance for a single student (£14,600 for 12 months at the 2016-17 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
- one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
- inbound visa costs & associated NHS surcharge costs
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
- Academic development funding – from £500 to £1,500, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
- Family allowance – up to £10,120 for a first child and up to £4,320 for a second child (2016-17 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
- Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD.
- Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties
- Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time
- Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided**
** The PhD at Cambridge is a three-year degree and Gates Cambridge Scholars should take on a research project that they and their Supervisor think can be completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances which mean you need further funding during all or part of your fourth year, the Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But you should not rely on receiving any fourth year funding when you start your PhD.
Receiving a salary or substantial other scholarship?
If you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard maintenance allowance. You should let the Trust know ASAP if you are awarded any funding towards your degree at Cambridge.
What is not covered
Most costs are covered by the Scholarship but Gates Cambridge does not cover bench fees or the costs of scientific equipment or similar academic resources. The Trust expects such core course costs to be covered by the academic department at Cambridge.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: Scholarships are available for a postgraduate
degree in any subject at Cambridge for applicants who are ordinarily
resident outside the United Kingdom, Applicants can apply for a Gates
Cambridge Scholarship if they are:
Current student at Cambridge?
- If they are currently studying at Cambridge and wish to apply for a new postgraduate course they can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. For example, if they are currently studying for an MPhil they can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a PhD. The application round they must apply in will be determined by their country of ordinary residence – please use the eligibility checker above. Please also note that if you currently studying at Cambridge but are normally resident in the USA they will now need to apply in the earlier US round.
- If they have already started a course you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the remainder of it.
- Current Gates Cambridge Scholars may also apply for a second scholarship if they are applying for a new degree.
Nationality: Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom can apply for these bill gates scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Graduate Admissions
Office or academic department may require some applicants to submit the
following for admission to the University:
- English language test scores (if English is not your first language)
- A research proposal, an example of your written work, a GRE/GMAT score, etc. Not all applicants will be required to submit such documents
How to Apply: Applicants apply for a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship and admission to their chosen postgraduate course at the
University of Cambridge and a Cambridge College via the Graduate
Admissions Office, using the Graduate Application Form and supporting
documents. It is not possible to apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
without applying to the University of Cambridge. You must apply for
admission as a postgraduate student at the University of Cambridge and a
Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time, using the one application
pack. To be considered for postgraduate admission and a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship all applicants must submit the following documents to the
Graduate Admissions Office by the relevant deadline:-
- Graduate Application Form (which includes a Gates Cambridge section)
- Academic transcripts
- 2 academic references
- 1 personal reference (for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship)
Application Deadline: The deadlines are as follows: Round 1
(US citizens based in the USA) – 12 October 2016 and Round 2 (all other
eligible candidates) – 7 December 2016.
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