Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Provided by Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge
These details have not yet been verified against the official source.
They are based on publicly reported information and may be incomplete or out of date. Check the official website before you apply.
Key facts
No confirmed deadline
No single deadline: it depends on your Cambridge course's funding deadline (reported as 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 for most non-US applicants). Not yet confirmed on the official website.
- Status
- Unverified
- Education level
- Master's, PhD
- Eligible nationality
- Any country outside the United Kingdom (including Ghana)
- Where you study
- United Kingdom (Study outside Africa)
- Field of study
- Not restricted to specific fields in our records — check the official page
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
You apply directly with the provider. We are not affiliated with Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge and never charge for applications.
Overview
Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
Eligibility
- Citizen of any country outside the UK
- Applying to a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection.
What the scholarship covers
- Full cost of study at Cambridge (fees and maintenance), as defined by the Gates Cambridge Trust
Required documents
The document list has not been recorded yet. Check the official website for the full list of required documents.
Guide: documents commonly needed for scholarship applications
How to apply
- Apply for your Cambridge postgraduate course through the University's graduate application portal and complete the Gates Cambridge section of the funding application.
- Submit by your course's funding deadline — for most non-US applicants this is reported to be either 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course.
Guide: how to apply for a scholarship · Guide: writing a personal statement
Source and verification
Source: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/
Not yet verified against this source.
Listing updated on 28 September 2026.