The full cost of study: the University Composition Fee, a maintenance allowance of £23,152 for 12 months (2026-27 rate, pro rata for shorter courses, up to 4 years for PhD scholars), one economy airfare at the start and end of the course, and inbound visa costs plus the Immigration Health Surcharge. Discretionary extras include £750–£4,000 academic development funding and a dependent-children allowance (no funding for a partner).
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time PhD (or part-time under a pilot scheme), a full-time MLitt, or a one-year full-time postgraduate course at Cambridge. Not available for any undergraduate degree, MASt courses, or professional degrees such as the MBA, MFin or PGCE. Around 70 scholarships a year, about two-thirds to PhD students; selection looks for outstanding academics plus 'a potential for social leadership and a desire to improve the lives of others'.
Applied for through the University of Cambridge's own graduate application, in either a US round or an International round with different closing dates — check the official Gates Cambridge timeline page for the current cycle.
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