Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2024 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Overview: 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is an international postgraduate award for students to study at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship is one of the most competitive and prestigious in the world, with around 1.3% of applicants receiving an award in recent years.

Scholarship Details:

• Study Level: Masters and PhD
• University: University of Cambridge, UK
• Eligible Fields: All courses at the University of Cambridge, except those excluded (refer to provided link)
• Duration: 2 years for masters, 3 years for PhD
• Deadlines:
• For US Citizens: October 11, 2023, at 12:00 PM local US time
• For International Students: Varies by course, either December 5, 2023, or January 4, 2024 (check Course Directory at https://tinyurl.com/zj3dyu5b)

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Benefits:

• Coverage of the University Composition Fee at the applicable rate (details at https://tinyurl.com/2cmxuyxy)
• Maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months in the 2022-23 academic year, adjusted for shorter courses) – PhD scholars receive this support for up to 4 years
• Economy single airfare for the start and end of the course
• Support for inbound visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge (details at https://tinyurl.com/yckcyxhm)
• Academic development funding, ranging from £500 to £2,000 based on the course length, to attend conferences and courses
• Family allowance: Up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more children (2022-23 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
• Fieldwork support: You can apply to maintain your regular maintenance allowance during PhD fieldwork (other fieldwork expenses should be covered by the University Composition Fee).
• Maternity/Paternity funding: If needed, you can apply to pause your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive the maintenance allowance during this period.
• Hardship funding: Available to assist with unforeseen scholar difficulties.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Eligibility:

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English.
• Open to applicants from all countries worldwide.
• Demonstrated academic excellence.
• Ability to articulate a compelling case for a specific postgraduate program at Cambridge.
• Dedication to enhancing the well-being of others.
• Leadership potential.
• Candidates must originate from countries other than the UK and intend to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree.

Application Procedure: 

To apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, please adhere to the following instructions:

1. First, apply for admission to your chosen course and secure a College place, including the Gates Cambridge funding section.
2. Create an account on the scholarship website.
3. Provide your personal information.
4. Submit the following documents:
• Gates Cambridge Statement: In no more than 3000 characters (about 500 words), detail why you're seeking the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and how you meet the four primary criteria.
• CV/Resume (accessible at https://tinyurl.com/3tvzsk3m)
• Research proposal (for PhD applicants)
• Gates reference: In addition to two academic references for admission, Gates Cambridge applicants must submit a reference addressing their alignment with the scholarship.
5. Respond to the application questions.
6. Complete the application and submit it for consideration.

Application link: https://tinyurl.com/5n7mptw8

Official website: https://tinyurl.com/2p8d9cef