Published: 06 Oct 2023 2,788 views
Gates Cambridge Scholarship UK 2024-2025 (Fully Funded Scholarships) is open for International Students, Domestic Students . The scholarship allows Masters, PhD, Diploma level programm(s) in the field of All Subjects taught at University of Cambridge . The deadline of the scholarship is 05 Jan 2024. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was established in October 2000 through a generous donation of $210 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, marking the largest-ever single contribution to a UK university. The first cohort of scholars began their studies in October 2001, and since then, the Trust has granted over 2,000 scholarships to individuals from more than 100 countries.
The Gates Cambridge Trust was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. This remains the largest single donation to a UK university. The Trust has a Board of nine distinguished Trustees (two of whom are appointed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the remainder by the University) who meet twice a year to decide on the overall strategic direction of the programme. The Provost (CEO) is supported by a Director of Finance and a Programme Director and a small administrative team who manage all ... continue reading
A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.
Core components
the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge
* The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fee award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they should accept this award and the Trust will not pay their fee or may share their fee and maintenance costs.
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exception
see below * For October 2024 entry, Gates Cambridge is continuing to pilot a scheme which allows applicants to apply for funding for a part-time doctoral degree.
