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Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027–2028
Gates Cambridge Trust / University of Cambridge
A full-cost postgraduate scholarship for outstanding international applicants to eligible University of Cambridge programmes.
Gates Cambridge Trust / University of CambridgeOfficial details verified by Methods Bench
- Deadline
- 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on course
- Funding / benefit
- University and course fees
- Career stage
- Master's, PhD
- Eligibility
- International
In 30 seconds
- Full-cost postgraduate scholarship
- For non-UK applicants
- Master’s and PhD routes where eligible
- Apply through Cambridge postgraduate admissions
- Course deadline is 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
Our interpretation of the call, not official eligibility advice.
Worth pursuing if
- You are a non-UK applicant
- Your Cambridge course is eligible
- You have an exceptional academic record
- You can demonstrate course fit and leadership
Probably skip if
- You do not meet course entry standards
- You miss the course funding deadline
- Your proposed course is excluded
Prepare first: Start with course fit. Scholarship strength cannot compensate for applying to a poorly matched programme.
Funding and benefits
- University and course fees
- Maintenance support
- Return airfare
- Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge
- Eligible discretionary academic, family and hardship support
What you need to prepare
- Cambridge postgraduate application
- Gates Cambridge statement
- Gates-specific reference
- Course research materials where required
- 1. Choose and confirm an eligible Cambridge course
- 2. Complete the Cambridge postgraduate application
- 3. Complete the funding section and Gates Cambridge statement
- 4. Arrange the Gates-specific reference
How applications are assessed
- Academic excellence
- Strong course fit
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to improving others' lives
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