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.
Last checked 19 September 2026
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At a glance
- Funding / main benefit
- University and course fees
- Deadline
- 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on course
- Duration
- Not stated
- Location / format
- Not stated
- Career stage
- Master's, PhD
- Geographic eligibility
- Not stated
About the opportunity
A full-cost postgraduate scholarship for outstanding international applicants to eligible University of Cambridge programmes.
Is this for me?
Best suited to: Exceptional international applicants with strong course fit and leadership evidence
Uganda relevance: Uganda-specific eligibility is not confirmed. Check the funder's nationality, residence and affiliation rules.
Not suitable if
- You do not meet course entry standards
- You miss the course funding deadline
- Your proposed course is excluded
Methods Bench fit considerations
- You are a non-UK applicant
- Your Cambridge course is eligible
- You have an exceptional academic record
- You can demonstrate course fit and leadership
Editorial guidance, not an eligibility verdict. Confirm requirements with the funder.
What the opportunity provides
- University and course fees
- Maintenance support
- Return airfare
- Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge
- Eligible discretionary academic, family and hardship support
What to prepare
Required at this stage
- Cambridge postgraduate application
- Gates Cambridge statement
- Gates-specific reference
- Course research materials where required
How to apply
- 01
Choose and confirm an eligible Cambridge course
- 02
Complete the Cambridge postgraduate application
- 03
Complete the funding section and Gates Cambridge statement
- 04
Arrange the Gates-specific reference
How applications are assessed
- Academic excellence
- Strong course fit
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to improving others' lives
Relevant Methods Bench resources
- Grant Application Tracker →
A workbook for tracking multiple applications from identification to decision, including pipeline status, days to deadline, document checklist, and funder notes.
Sources and verification
Last checked: 19 September 2026.
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