Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Awarded by : University of Cambridge

Updated on Nov 19, 2025
Amrita Kaur

University Research Analyst

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

  • Applicable for

    University of Cambridge in UK

  • Max scholarship per student

    Rs 25,18,110/-

  • No. of students to be awarded

    80

  • Course Level

    Bachelors & Masters

  • Intake year

    Jan 2026

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

Each year Gates Cambridge offers c.80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a 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.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree, , Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Cambridge in UK

  • This scholarship is available for courses of postgraduate degree in any subject and Phd.

  • Courses which Gates Cambridge does NOT consider:

    • Any Undergraduate degree, such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)
    • MASt courses
    • Master of Business (MBA)
    • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and Global EMBA
    • Master of Finance (MFin)
    • Executive Master of Accounting
    • Business Doctorate (BusD)
    • PGCE
    • MBBChir Clinical Studies
    • MD Doctor of Medicine degree (6 years, part-time, Home students only)
    • Graduate Course in Medicine (A101)
    • Part-time degrees other than the PhD
    • Non-degree courses

 

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: Pound 21,000 => Rs 25,18,110

Conversion rate used: 1 Pound = Rs. 118.06 (last updated 26th August 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: Yearly

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Health Cover ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

  • Core components

    • the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*

    • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£21,000 for 12 months at the 2024-25 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years

    • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course

    • inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

      * The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fee award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they should accept this award and the Trust will not pay their fee or may share their fee and maintenance costs.

       

  • Discretionary components

    The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

    • Academic development funding – from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.

    • Dependent Children Allowance – up to £11,604 for one child and up to £16,548 for two or more children (2024-25 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.

    • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).

    • Maternity/Paternity funding – should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time

    • Hardship funding – for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 80

  • 80 full-cost scholarships with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
IELTS Required
12 Required
UG Required (minimum score 70.0%)
Interview Required

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • Applicant must be applying to pursue full-time residential course of study at the University of Cambridge
  • A bachelor degree

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +238 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR Required
CV Required
Official transcripts Required

  • Two academic references
  • Gates Cambridge selection questions
  • Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
  • Applicants need to follow the courses specific or general documents required by the university.

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Application deadline has been passed for 2026 intake.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Contact email  info@gatescambridge.org 
Phone number 44 (0) 1223 338467

Additional Information

  • The selection criteria are:

    • outstanding intellectual ability

    • reasons for choice of course

    • a commitment to improving the lives of others

    • leadership potential

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