Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students
- Deadline
- December 8, 2026
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Cambridge
- Value
- £21,000
- Level
- masters, phd, postgraduate
- Eligibility
- International Students
- Field
- Any/All fields of study
About
Quick answer: Gates Cambridge applications for 2027/28 entry open in September 2026. The round for Nigerians and other non-US applicants closes on 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 depending on your course (check your course’s funding deadline in the Cambridge Course Directory); the separate US-citizens round closes 14 October 2026. You apply through the University of Cambridge admissions portal — there is no separate Gates form and no fee.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are among the highest regarded university scholarships in the world. Scholarships are offered to high achieving applicants from countries outside the UK to study a full-time postgraduate degree in courses available at the University of Cambridge.
Eligibility
The eligibility for Gates Cambridge Scholarship includes:
- Applicants must hold citizenship of any country outside the United Kingdom.
- Applicants have submit application to study any of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (full-time or part-time*), MSc or MLitt (full-time), or a one year postgraduate course (full-time)
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