Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 At The University Of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 at the University of Cambridge, UK

Brief Description

Applications are officially open for the 2027/2028 Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded postgraduate opportunities at the University of Cambridge. Each year, the trust awards approximately 70 full-cost scholarships to exceptional applicants from outside the United Kingdom who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability and social leadership potential. About two-thirds of these awards support doctoral candidates, while the remainder are split between master’s degree scholars across the US and international selection rounds. If you want to pursue a higher degree while contributing to global development, this Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 provides complete funding to cover study costs, housing support, and transit.

Name of Host Institution

University of Cambridge (administered by the Gates Cambridge Trust)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
Apply for an eligible postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge, including a full-time or part-time PhD, a full-time MLitt, or an eligible full-time one-year postgraduate course.
Demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability and strong academic track records.
Provide clear academic reasons for your choice of course.
Exhibit a proven commitment to improving the lives of others and possess strong leadership potential.

Funding and Benefits

Full coverage of the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate.
A annual maintenance allowance of £22,050 for 12 months (at the 2025, 26 rate; pro rata for shorter courses, and up to 4 years for PhD candidates).
One economy single airfare ticket at the beginning and end of your program.
Inbound visa fees and full coverage of the UK Immigration Health Surcharge.
Discretionary academic development funding ranging from £750 to £4,000 for conferences and courses.
Discretionary Dependent Children Allowance of up to £12,793 for one child and £18,244 for two or more children.
Access to discretionary funding for fieldwork, hardship, and up to 6 months of paid maternity or paternity intermissions.

Deadline

Course deadlines fall on either December 8, 2026 or January 6, 2027 at 11:59pm UK time, depending on your specific course of study in the University Course Directory.

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💡 Quick FAQ & IntelligenceTap to Expand

Q: Can UK citizens apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027?

Q: Does the scholarship fund part-time doctoral degrees?

Yes, Gates Cambridge is continuing a scheme that allows funding applications for part-time PhD degrees alongside full-time doctoral programs.

Q: When will applicants know if they received the scholarship offer?

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All applicants will be notified of their application outcome by 11:59pm UK time on March 8, 2027, with final scholarship offers extended in early April 2027 following interview panel reviews.