How to apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025/2026

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025/2026 Application Form is open for interested and qualified applicants to register online. See requirements and steps to apply online. Get started under.

The large majority of applicants will apply in this round, which is aligned with the University’s postgraduate funding competition. There are two possible application deadlines and these are based on the course to which you are applying. Please apply by the Course Funding Deadline referenced in the University Course Directory (found in the column on the right of the web page). All application documents should be submitted by 23:59pm (midnight) UK time on the stated date.

Requirements for Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2025/2026

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
1. PhD (full-time or part-time*)
2. MLitt (full-time)
3. One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions – see below

George Alexander Foundation Scholarship 2025/2026 Application Form

Funding

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

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 selection criteria are:

outstanding intellectual ability
reasons for choice of course
a commitment to improving the lives of others
leadership potential