Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, administered by the Gates Cambridge Trust at the University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 is a fully-funded scholarship from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, administered by the Gates Cambridge Trust at the University of Cambridge for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in United Kingdom. Deadline: October 2026 / January 2027.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition fees (University Composition Fee), £22,050/year maintenance allowance, return economy airfare, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, plus discretionary funding for dependants, conferences, and hardship
- Deadline
- October 2026 / January 2027
- Host countries
- United Kingdom
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom Academic Requirements You must have outstanding academic achievement, typically a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent). The Trust expects candidates to rank among the most academically talented applicants to Cambridge in any given year. Nationality Requirements Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom. No restrictions by specific nationality.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition (University Composition Fee) for the course duration
- Annual maintenance allowance of £22,050 for living expenses (pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
- One economy return airfare at the beginning and end of the course
- Inbound visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge covered
- Dependent children allowance: up to £12,184/year for one child, up to £17,375/year for two or more
- Academic development funding: £500 to £2,000 depending on course length, for conferences and academic events
- Maternity and paternity funding: up to 6 months continued maintenance during intermission
- Hardship funding for scholars facing unforeseen financial difficulties
Important Dates & Deadlines
October 2026 / January 2027
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.