Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027–2028

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for international applicants to pursue one or both of Master’s and PhD programmes at the University of Cambridge. It recognises academic excellence as well as leadership and a commitment to contributing to society, with a competitive selection process and a robust funding package that covers fees, maintenance, and travel costs.

Fees paid (tuition), maintenance stipend, travel to and from Cambridge, visa costs, health surcharge; potential additional support for academic development and dependent children

Citizens of countries outside the United Kingdom may apply for funded Master’s and PhD programmes at Cambridge.

Apply through Cambridge postgraduate admissions; meet Gates Cambridge-specific requirements and obtain an additional Gates Cambridge reference; access to Gates Cambridge-specific timelines and references