The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are now open for applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, offering fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue postgraduate studies at the prestigious University of Cambridge. This program, sponsored by the Gates Foundation and the University of Cambridge, supports outstanding students with both financial aid and a strong sense of community, aimed at fostering personal and academic growth.

Scholarship Details

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides full funding for postgraduate students from outside the United Kingdom. Applicants can pursue a PhD (full-time or part-time), MLitt (full-time), or a one-year postgraduate course at Cambridge, with a few exceptions. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a generous maintenance allowance (estimated at £21,000 for 12 months in 2024-25), and various additional benefits such as airfare, visa costs, and fieldwork funding. Furthermore, the scholarship offers support for academic development, dependent children, and even maternity/paternity leave.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of any country outside the UK
• Apply for one of the eligible postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge
• Hold relevant academic qualifications from recognized institutions
• Demonstrate strong academic and research capabilities

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full eligibility requirements and benefits before applying.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply for both admission and funding through the University of Cambridge’s Graduate Application Portal. Ensure that you fill out both the admission form and the funding section for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The deadline for applications is December 3, 2024.

For more detailed information, including the application process, visit the official Gates Cambridge Scholarship page.

This is a remarkable opportunity for international students seeking to further their academic careers at one of the world’s most renowned universities.

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