Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027–2028
Gates Cambridge and University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
·4 ш
·ScholarshipCloses in 81 days
Gates Cambridge and University of Cambridge
Applications openSep 01, 2026
Application deadlineDec 01, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Study levelMultiple levels
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsFull Cambridge composition fee, maintenance allowance, one economy return airfare, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, plus possible family, fieldwork, maternity/paternity and hardship support.
Eligible courses or study areasMost full-time postgraduate courses at Cambridge, subject to the official exclusions. Check the course directory before applying.
Who can apply
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Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom, including Ugandans, applying for an eligible full-time PhD, MLitt or one-year postgraduate course at Cambridge. Candidates need outstanding intellectual ability, strong reasons for the course, commitment to improving others’ lives and leadership capacity.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
FULLY FUNDED | GLOBAL. A top Cambridge scholarship for academically exceptional, service-minded leaders. Submit the Cambridge graduate application and Gates Cambridge section by the course’s funding deadline. IMPORTANT: 1 December is an early planning checkpoint; international deadlines vary by course and normally fall in December or early January. There is no separate Gates fee, but Cambridge application and document costs may apply.
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