Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025

WorldwideGates Cambridge
WorldwideScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
Gates Cambridge
Administered by
University of Cambridge
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is * For US Citizens: Wednesday, October 11, 2024.

KEY DETAILS - Institution: University of Cambridge - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: * For US Citizens: Wednesday, October 11, 2024

ELIGIBILITY - English is the required language. - All countries across the world are eligible. - Academic distinction Capacity to make a strong argument for a certain postgraduate degree at Cambridge. - Commitment to improving other people’s well-being. - Demonstrated ability to take the lead. - Candidates must be full-time postgraduate students from nations other than the United Kingdom.

BENEFITS - College-Level Content Charged at the relevant rate. - For PhD scholars, the award covers up to four years of maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022 - 23 rate; pro rata for courses less than 12 months). The award also includes economy single travel at the start and end of the course. - Visa fees for entry and the Immigration Health Surcharge. - Academic development funding is available for attending conferences and seminars; it can range from up to £500 to up to £2,000, depending on the length of the course. - Family allowance (2022 - 23 rate): up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more. A partner receives no funding. - Fieldwork: Students pursuing a PhD may petition to keep their usual maintenance stipend while conducting fieldwork; other fieldwork costs should be reimbursed by the University Composition Fee. - Funding for maternity and paternity leave allows students to request a six-month study break while continuing receiving their maintenance stipend, if needed. - Funding for hardship is given in case the scholar encounters unanticipated difficulties. - For US Citizens: Wednesday, October 11, 2024. - For Overseas applicants: Depending on your course - either December 5, 2024, or January 4, 2025. - Apply Button.

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Eligibility criteria

6 requirements to review

  • English is the required language.
  • All countries across the world are eligible.
  • Academic distinction Capacity to make a strong argument for a certain postgraduate degree at Cambridge.
  • Commitment to improving other people’s well-being.
  • Demonstrated ability to take the lead.
  • Candidates must be full-time postgraduate students from nations other than the United Kingdom.

Benefits & funding

11 perks included · Fully Funded

  • College-Level Content Charged at the relevant rate.
  • For PhD scholars, the award covers up to four years of maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022–23 rate; pro rata for courses less than 12 months). The award also includes economy single travel at the start and end of the course.
  • Visa fees for entry and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
  • Academic development funding is available for attending conferences and seminars; it can range from up to £500 to up to £2,000, depending on the length of the course.
  • Family allowance (2022–23 rate): up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more. A partner receives no funding.
  • Fieldwork: Students pursuing a PhD may petition to keep their usual maintenance stipend while conducting fieldwork; other fieldwork costs should be reimbursed by the University Composition Fee.
  • Funding for maternity and paternity leave allows students to request a six-month study break while continuing receiving their maintenance stipend, if needed.
  • Funding for hardship is given in case the scholar encounters unanticipated difficulties.
  • For US Citizens: Wednesday, October 11, 2024.
  • For Overseas applicants: Depending on your course – either December 5, 2024, or January 4, 2025.
  • Apply Button.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJun 1, 2024
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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