Overview
The Gates Cambridge Trust aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others. To do this, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program selects outstanding scholars, provides them with financial and non-financial support to study at Cambridge, and facilitates community building on campus and beyond. Annually, 80 scholarships are awarded to students outside the UK. The scholarships fully fund the proposed program of graduate study (usually 1-4 years). Students must apply to and be accepted by Cambridge. The Gates Cambridge scholarship application is a supplement within the actual admissions application.
Eligibility
A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom;
- · Applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
- PhD
- MLitt
- One-year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.
Selection Criteria
Gates Cambridge Scholarship selection criteria include:
- Outstanding intellectual ability (including high GPA and GRE scores)
- Reasons for choice of course
- A commitment to improving the lives of others
- Leadership potential
Application Materials
- Completed online application form to the University of Cambridge
- Statement: In no more than 3000 characters (approximately 500 words) please explain why you are applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four main criteria.
- Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
- Gates Cambridge reference (which is distinct from the University’s two required references)
Application Procedure
National Application Deadline – October 2024
Students can apply directly to the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Though applicants are not required to seek support from the Undergraduate Fellowship Office, they are encouraged to in order to craft a competitive application.
Past Gates Cambridge Scholar
- 2006-2007 - Taylor Nelms