The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2024 offers a Fully Funded opportunity for Master's and Ph.D. studies to students outside the UK. Established in 2000 through a generous donation from Bill and Melinda Gates to the University of Cambridge, UK, this prestigious program selects 80 students worldwide each year. With over 2,000 scholarships awarded across 100 countries, the Gates Scholarship covers any subject available at the University of Cambridge, standing alongside other esteemed UK scholarships such as Chevening and Commonwealth. If you are ready to elevate your career, explore the comprehensive details about this scholarship below.
Details About Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2024
Benefits of the Gates Scholarship:
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the entire cost of studying at Cambridge, including:
- University Fee
- Maintenance allowance for a single student (£20,000 for 12 months at the 2023-24 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars, the award is for up to 4 years
- One Single Airfare Ticket
- Inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge
The Trust also provides funding for:
- £500 to up to £2,000 for attending conferences and courses
- Dependent Children Allowance – up to £11,604 for one child and up to £16,548 for two or more children
- Fieldwork Allowance
- Maternity/Paternity funding
- Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar.
Academic Fields:
The Gates Cambridge scholarship is available in all academic disciplines, except for specific courses such as undergraduate degrees, business doctorates, MBAs, and certain medical degrees.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to applicants outside the UK.
- Demonstrated excellent academic skills and grades.
- Applicants must apply for a course at the University of Cambridge.
Gates Scholarship Application Timeline:
*For students Living in the USA*
- Applications open: Monday, 4 September 2023
- Application deadline: Wednesday, 11 October 2023
- Departmental ranking: Monday, 16 October 2023, to Thursday, 16 November 2023
- All applicants notified of application outcome: by Monday, 11 December 2023
- Review and selection by panels: Friday, 26 January, and Saturday, 27 January 2024
- Scholarships offered: by Friday, 2 February 2024
- Scholarships accepted: 72 hours after the offer
*For All other Applicants*
- Applications open: Monday, 4 September 2023
- Application deadline: Dependent on your course – either 5 December 2023 or 4 January 2024 (see Course Directory)
- Departmental ranking: December – February
- All applicants notified of application outcome: by Monday, 4 March 2024
- Review and selection by panels: Monday, 25 March 2024, and Tuesday, 26 March 2024 (TBC)
- Scholarships offered: by Friday, 29 March
- Scholarships accepted: 72 hours after the offer
How to Apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2024?
Applicants must apply by the Course Funding Deadline mentioned in the University Course Directory. To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, complete the admission and funding sections, ensuring the Gates Cambridge part is included.
1. Admission Section:
- Provide details about yourself, plans, and academic background.
- Apply to a specific graduate course.
2. Funding Section:
- Apply for various fundings at Cambridge, including the Gates Cambridge Scholarships.
- Complete the Gates Cambridge statement (approximately 500 words), research proposal (for PhD applicants), and Gates Cambridge reference (two academic references).
Watch the Cambridge University video on the Gates Application Process [here](insert video link).
