Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students 2021

Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students 2021

Applications for 2021 entry will open in September!!

We are delighted that you are interested in applying for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. 

In this section you will find information about the programme which will help you make the best possible application. Please read through all pages to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and full details about the scholarship. 

Overview

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.

For 2020 entry, Gates Cambridge will offer 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

The selection criteria are:

  • outstanding intellectual ability
  • reasons for choice of course
  • a commitment to improving the lives of others
  • leadership potential

There are about 225 Scholars from c. 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time who pursue the full range of subjects available at the University and are spread across its departments and Colleges.

The aim of the Gates Cambridge programme is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Official website

107 Responses

  1. I am interested in the Gates Cambridge scholarship.

  2. beezan latif says:

    How many scholarships for ungraduation?

  3. Abiodun says:

    How do I apply?

  4. Bowofade Joseph says:

    I will like to be notified.

  5. SAKEENAT AJIBOLA says:

    Good , I am interested I PhD Scholarship. My areas of interest are Ethic, Development Finance/economics, Governance and Risk management.
    I wish to get a supervisor and Scholarship

  6. Ram thapa says:

    What is required to apply …is it available for master students

  7. S.HarshaVardhan says:

    People opting for Mtech Chemical Engineering in various specializations
    Are they Eligible for the Scholarship?

  8. Chukwuemeka Raphael, Oledibe says:

    Kudos to Gate foundation
    I, will like to study Politics and International Relations (PhD).

    Proudly a Nigeria

  9. NING KHAN KHAWM says:

    interesting online course

  10. Fasil Girma says:

    Please help me

  11. Ashley says:

    To whom it may concern,

    Dear Sir/ Madam,

    I am keen to find out why Uni of Cambridge allocates 31.25% scholarship chances given to US students? and the rest of the 200-country students in the world share the 55 places. Is Univetsity of Cambridge has any favoritism to US ?

    Thank you

    Regards
    Ashley

  12. Blessy says:

    How can I apply for the scholarship

  13. Meagan says:

    I’m interested to apply for the scholarship !

  14. Bello Godsent AYEMERE says:

    Hello its my pleasure and how do l go about it

  15. Tanishaa Manna says:

    Are the undergraduate programs eligible for this scholarship

    • Jaspreet kaur says:

      Currently I am doing my Master degree in Leadership and Management in University of
      Wolverhampton and I want to do Ph.D .so how i do go about this.

  16. Susan says:

    how can I apply

  17. CHRISTINE NAYIGA says:

    Hello ,how can I apply

  18. Gerson says:

    Thank you Cambridge!

    • Oluwasegun Bamigbola. says:

      Please, I’m interested in the scholarship for Masters degree.
      How can I apply?
      I’m a Nigerian.

  19. Shabana Farrukh says:

    I am interested in PhD scholarship. My area of interest is Management Sciences, Community Health and education for all.
    I wish to get Supervisor and scholarship

  20. Mwiza M. Chihana says:

    Interested in a postgraduate degree MBA

  21. Saroj says:

    Hey I am willing to go for PhD

  22. Desmond says:

    I’m interested

  23. Uzmakhan says:

    How can i apply for scholarship

  24. Hajar says:

    How do I apply?

  25. Ballay murielle says:

    Are you undergraduate program eligible?

  26. Ntabadde Agiripinah says:

    How can I apply for the scholarship…please help with guide lines.Thank you.

  27. Adegeye Mercy says:

    I’m interested for this scholarship please how do I apply

  28. Abigail says:

    I am from the Philippines and i am interested in the scholarship. Can you help me please to qualify
    As i have great desire to have a degree in accountancy

  29. Payal Kumari says:

    I’m not intellect but I want to become good person and help others…..I’m interested in this program ….

  30. Naqiya Ismailjee says:

    What about undergraduate scholarships? Are they available?

  31. Hasan javed says:

    How I can apply for scholarship ship.And what is the eligibility criteria for scholarship
    There is any exam for this…….

  32. Are People applying for master in teaching and educational management eligible? Please let me know about it when it will be available.

  33. John Qambesh says:

    How do I apply

  34. Ibrahim Abdul'Azeez Aliyu says:

    I pray that God will fulfill my dreams to do my masters degree here. May God continue to help us all.

  35. Afua says:

    God richly reward you wonderful couple for your heart for mankind.
    I need a package of this scholarship to do Masters in Legal Studies in Cambridge this year, to help restore broken homes in society

  36. Patience says:

    Does this apply to overseas students ?? Who are in Zimbabwe

  37. Hey,i will like to apply for computer and information science. We all know that technology is fast improving but we still have other sectors to balance.đŸ˜Šâ€

  38. Pragya Sharma says:

    Hey
    I’m want to persue for phd in forensic science, is the course available?

  39. Ogbenna Chinedu Felix says:

    Hi, please how can I pertake ?

  40. Astrid says:

    I’m interested, and I want to be notificated, please.

  41. Salamatu Sada says:

    I am interested in Ph.D scholarship, my area of interest includes; Ecology and Environmental Biology and Ecology. I wish to get a supervisor and a scholarship against 2021. Many thanks

  42. Areeba Sumbul says:

    Hello
    I am a civil engg student and I’m interested in this scholarship

  43. David Nwaenyi says:

    I am David Nwaenyi, from Nigeria. I am interested in PhD Scholarship program. My areas of interest are International Relation, Comparative Legislature, Leadership, Conflict Resolution and Entrepreneurship.

    I wish to get a supervisor and Scholarship.
    As I anticipate your feedback, accept my sincere appreciation.

    David Nwaenyi

  44. Vivian says:

    Interested in studying Nursing science.Thanks

  45. Dhiffaf says:

    Hey,

    Is there any postdoc?

    Congratulations in advance to those who gets the scholarship!

    Very best,

    Dee

  46. EZEH Jude says:

    I’m delighted to be in part of this ongoing opportunity. Thanks to Bill foundation

  47. Hudson Brian Kachiwanda says:

    I want to study for a mechanical engineering degree at undergraduate how can I apply

  48. Lavert Petulu says:

    I would like to apply for undergraduate,it’s my pleasure

  49. Rediet shemilshe says:

    How money for undergraduate?

  50. Sharon Pamba says:

    I have the much needed potential for post graduate degree at gates Cambridge university under full scholarship. Kindly advice me the way forward.

  51. Okam Chukwu says:

    Am interested

  52. Slindile Mkize says:

    Hi. I will also like to apply. Kindly notify me.

  53. I intend to pursue my PhD in Finance & Management courses in these sponsored courses

  54. Shayma says:

    Does this scholarship allow family to be followed and does it offer the application for PhD candidate? How is the procedure for applying

  55. Faiz saqib says:

    Is this notice applicable for Pakistan and how do I apply.

  56. I want the scholarship if possible

  57. Biwayo Yeku Wegulo says:

    Thanks for such a thrilling offer. I humbly request for more details concerning the application process. Thanks, I am from Uganda.

  58. Clemence kato says:

    Am interested in the scholarships.. would prefer to take an LLM

  59. Nilmini Liyanage says:

    I would like ti apply

  60. ANUSHA YELLINTI says:

    I’m completing my MBBS in this March, 202I from INDIA. I want to study my MS or MD in UK. Am I eligible for this GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP !

  61. Bukky says:

    I am interested in the scholarship

  62. Ayesha says:

    Ielts is. Required
    Plz reply I’m fully interested

  63. Carolina Bayona says:

    Please, I am very interested in this scholarship, I want to help to many children in my city hall, I am from CĂșcuta-Colombia.

  64. Alec says:

    This kind of scholarship would be the hope for myself, family, and country. I would be very grateful to have this opportunity to help establish a world widespread of hope for the future. I dream of becomimg a Certified Public Accountant someday. Hopefully, my heart desire may be granted. World peace!

  65. Akindele Mary says:

    Am interested in Gates schorlarship, please how can I go about the application

  66. Abraham Christopher Okwuarinma says:

    Dear sir,
    I’m interested in the scholarship scheme for my Postgraduate program, please how do I get more information on how to apply.
    Thanks so much for your consideration.
    Best Regards
    Abraham Christopher Okwuarinma

  67. Parul says:

    I want to be notified

  68. David Ediri Idamaruvbie says:

    I am interested my interest is an MSc program concerning public administration

  69. Ebenezer Oyewole says:

    Very much interested, how can I apply

  70. Japhet Uriel Chibuzo Nwozuzu says:

    Good morning,

    Hello Gates Cambridge university.
    I am really interested. I also wish I could benefit from the scholarship program.

    Please notify me.

    Kind regards.

  71. Lulu mongwa says:

    Am interested in phd. Area of hovetnance and economic development analysis.

  72. Daniel Nyameyie Awuah says:

    A link to follow and apply for the scholarship

  73. Daniel Nyameyie Awuah says:

    Are there any undergraduate courses available for this scholarship

  74. Adwubi Wilson says:

    Dear sir /madam,
    I’m an undergraduate and would like to apply.
    Can I get some help with that.
    Thank you.

  75. Onoghemu A. John says:

    I am interested. I will enroll for Business Administration when the time come. But what are the other requirements if there is any apart from the ones outlined above? Thanks
    Regard
    John A. O.

  76. Habiba says:

    Hi,
    I am interested. It will be very helpful if you provide information about the eligibility, application process and other necessary things that a student needs to know.
    Thank you..

  77. Kingsley Peter says:

    It would be a wonderful opportunity to study at your prestigious University. I have been thinking of how to fund my PhD.. Thank you for this life changing opportunity.

  78. Aina Juliet says:

    Please get me notified,am interested

  79. Binayalaxmi mohanty says:

    Good decision for international students. Am a former student of Cambridge university. Did my. Phil in criminology. Institute of criminology. Cambridge University.

  80. Adeyanju Debi says:

    Am interested how do I apply for politice and international relations and are undergraduate eligible for this scholarship

  81. Simran says:

    I’m interested for the scholarship..
    Please help me through..

  82. Bettina says:

    I would like to be notified when the applications are open. Applying for my son

  83. Takura Zondo says:

    I m wish to study law with a passion in criminal and business law internationally, l am an average student and would be most grateful if you would grant me the opportunity to pursue my dream to excavate and make sure justice is done lawfully

  84. Takura Judah Zondo says:

    I wish to study law with a passion in criminal and business law internationally. I will be grateful if you would grant me the opportunity to pursue my dream and ensure justice is done lawfully

  85. Nhlonipho Gee says:

    I m really interested

  86. Filimon says:

    I will like to know if optometry courses are available…and if so how could i apply for it

  87. Ejituru Ebere Fidelia says:

    Who is eligible for the scholarship and what are the requirements?

  88. Tonny Odhiambo says:

    I would like to win a scholarship

  89. Heng Sela says:

    How can I apply for this scholarship?

  90. Binod Upadhyaya says:

    Yes, I am also interested for PhD scholarship in physics. What conditions should I meet?
    I expect the notification or response for that.

  91. Yusuf says:

    I am interested to get this opportunity and if I get this opportunity i will work hard to achieve my dreams of being among the educated people in the world and use to the world and i want to study software engineering!

  92. Elizabeth says:

    How do I apply?

  93. Thanks so much for this opportunity. This knowledge will be an opportunity when I return to be a great help to my country.

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