Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Full-cost scholarships for outstanding students from outside the UK to study at Cambridge University.
Eligibility
Open to all nationalities. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.
Nationalities: all
Degree levels: master, phd
Minimum IELTS: 7.5
Minimum TOEFL: 100
Cambridge requires IELTS 7.5 (7.0 each) or TOEFL 100 (25 each)
Interview: Required as part of selection.
Application fee: 0.00
Funding
tuitionliving allowancetravelinsuranceother
Full Cambridge tuition, maintenance allowance (£20,000), travel, and discretionary funding
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Last verified: August 17, 2026
Source: Gates Cambridge Trust Official Website (view source)
Contact: gatestrust@admin.cam.ac.uk
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.