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Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 (International round)
One of the world's most competitive postgraduate scholarships. It pays the full cost of study at Cambridge for about 70 people a year who want to use their work to help others.
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Who it’s for
- Non-UK citizens, including Nigerians
- Applicants to a Cambridge PhD, MLitt or one-year master's
- People with outstanding academics and leadership potential
- Not for MBA, MFin, PGCE or medical degrees
What you get
University fees, an annual maintenance allowance (£23,152 in 2026-27), flights at the start and end of the course, visa costs and the health surcharge, plus discretionary grants.
Requirements
- Academic transcripts for Cambridge admissionCheck the official page
- Two academic references plus a third Gates Cambridge reference
- Four short Gates Cambridge statements (about 200–300 words each)
- Research proposal (PhD applicants only)
- English proficiency per courseCheck the official page
How to apply
- Pick an eligible Cambridge course and note its funding deadline
- Apply on the Cambridge Graduate Application Portal
- Tick Gates Cambridge in the funding section
- Write the four Gates statements and arrange a third Gates reference
- Submit everything, including references, by 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027
Timeline
- Opens11 Sep
- Closes8 Dec
Tips from past applicants
Your third referee should speak to your character and service, not just your grades. Use concrete examples of your impact on other people.
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