Deadline: 12th October, 2024 (for US students). 5th January, 2025 (for other application)
If you are an international looking to study to study in the United Kingdom, here is an awesome opportunity you should explore, the Gates Cambridge scholarship for 2025/2026.
In 2000, Cambridge University received a huge donation from the Bill and Melinda foundation, what came to be the largest single donation to any university in the United Kingdom. The foundation donated the sum of US$210 million that kick started the Gates Cambridge scholarship.
Every year postgraduate students from around the world are awarded this scholarship to pursue a postgraduate degree in any course or subject available at Cambridge University. The university has opened application for the 2025/2026 intakes.
Here are other important details to note about the Gate Cambridge Scholarship.
- The scholarship opportunity covers the cost of studying at Cambridge, with additional funding as they see due.
- The scholarship covers one economy flight at the beginning of the course and another at the end. It also covers inbound visa costs and immigration Health surcharge.
Eligibility status
- Students can be of any citizenship aside UK
- A student must be applying to study of the following courses at the University of Cambridge: PhD (full time or part time), MLLite (full time) or One year postgraduate course (full time) with some exceptions.
- Student must possess outstanding intellect
- Must show a commitment to improving the lives of others.
- Should possess leadership potentials.
Applicants looking to explore this opportunity are to submit their application for admission and funding (Gates Cambridge and other funding) via the University’s Graduate Application portal.
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