Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027/28
Gates Cambridge Trust / University of Cambridge
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
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If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious fully-funded postgraduate scholarship supporting outstanding applicants to pursue Masters and PhD degrees at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers the full cost of study including tuition, fees, living costs, and provides additional discretionary funding for academic development, family support, and fieldwork.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition and fees covered
- Living costs (£20,000+ per year)
- Additional discretionary funding for academic development
- Family allowance
- Fieldwork funding
- Membership in Gates Cambridge Scholars community
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
- 2 Must apply for a full-time residential postgraduate degree at Cambridge (Masters, MPhil, MSc, MLitt, or PhD)
- 3 Must demonstrate academic excellence
- 4 Must justify choice of course
- 5 Must demonstrate commitment to improving the lives of others
- 6 Must demonstrate leadership capacity
- 7 PhD applicants must submit a research proposal