2026 Gates Cambridge Scholarship in the UK | Fully Funded; The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 offers outstanding applicants from outside the UK an opportunity to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. This prestigious award covers the full cost of study, including tuition, living expenses, travel, and health-related fees.
Each year, the scholarship selects exceptional students with strong academic achievements and leadership potential to join one of the world’s leading universities.
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Level of Study: Masters & PhD
Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institution: University of Cambridge
Deadline: 15th October, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you are:
- A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
- Applying to pursue one of the following at Cambridge:
- PhD (full-time or part-time*)
- MLitt (full-time)
- One-year postgraduate course (full-time) – with some exceptions
- Already studying at Cambridge and applying for a new postgraduate course.
Scholarship Value
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, including:
- University Composition Fee (varies by course).
- Maintenance allowance: £21,000 for 12 months (2024/25 rate), up to 4 years for PhD scholars.
- Travel allowance: one economy airfare to Cambridge at the start and end of the course.
- Visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).
- Additional discretionary funding for academic development, family, or fieldwork support.
Application Deadline
- 15th October, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly via the University of Cambridge Graduate Admissions Portal. Applicants must complete both the university admission form and the Gates Cambridge funding section before the deadline.
