Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Master’s & PhD | Deadline 8 December 2026 / 6 January 2027
Scholarship: Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027
University: University of Cambridge
Degree: Master’s & PhD
Location: United Kingdom
Funding: Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants: International Students
Study Year: 2027/28
Main Funding Deadlines: 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom for eligible international students.
The scholarship is intended for outstanding applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership capacity, a commitment to improving the lives of others, and strong reasons for choosing their proposed course at Cambridge.
Scholarship Benefits
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a full-cost scholarship that can provide:
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University composition fee
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Annual maintenance allowance
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Additional funding for eligible costs
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Support for academic development and other approved activities
Eligible Applicants
The scholarship is available to eligible applicants from outside the United Kingdom applying for eligible postgraduate programmes at Cambridge.
Applicants must first meet the admission requirements of their chosen course.
Selection Criteria
Gates Cambridge considers:
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Academic excellence
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Reasons for choosing the course
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Commitment to improving the lives of others
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Leadership capacity
Eligible Study Levels
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Master’s
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PhD
Application Deadline
The deadline depends on the chosen course and applicant category.
Main funding deadlines:
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8 December 2026
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6 January 2027
Gates Cambridge US Round: 14 October 2026 for eligible US citizens applying from the United States.
Applicants should check the deadline listed for their specific Cambridge course before submitting their application.
How to Apply
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Choose an eligible postgraduate programme at Cambridge.
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Review the course requirements.
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Prepare transcripts, CV, references and other required documents.
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Apply through the University of Cambridge postgraduate application portal.
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Complete the funding section and provide the required Gates Cambridge information.
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Submit the complete application before the relevant deadline.
Official Website: University of Cambridge – Gates Cambridge Scholarship