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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
University of Cambridge
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Deadline
- Varies by year
- Dates change every year
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- University
- University of Cambridge
Listed 23 Sept 2026. Dates and eligibility change, so confirm them with the funder.
About this scholarship
Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to study a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
Dates and eligibility change every year: check the official website before you apply.
Before you apply
Most funders ask for the same core documents. Start collecting them early.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates (with certified translations if needed)
- English test result (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE)
- CV and a statement of purpose written for this scholarship
- Two or three academic or professional references
- Passport, and proof of any work or leadership experience the funder asks for