The Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds a year or more of graduate school at the University of Cambridge for leaders whose work is committed to improving the lives of others.
2026-2027 Deadlines:
(optional): June 1, 2026
Applications will open in early September 2026
National Deadline: TBD (typically mid-October for U.S. applicants and December or January for international applicants)
Purpose:
The aims to build a network of future leaders dedicated to improving others' lives by funding scholarships for graduate study (master's or doctorate degrees) at the University of Cambridge.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible to apply, an applicant must:
- be a citizen of any country outside of the U.K. (U.K. dual citizenship is usually okay if you've been living in the U.S.)
- be applying to pursue an at the University of Cambridge
Slight preference is given to candidates applying to a PhD at Cambridge.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ application process:
You do not need to apply through Â鶹ÊÓƵ for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, but you may choose to take advantage of the same summer advising given to Marshall and Rhodes candidates at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. To do so, please complete the form by June 1st. You are then encouraged to participate in revision workshops and one-on-one meetings with the Fellowships Director in June-September to revise your application.
All applicants are also encouraged to share drafts of their Gates Cambridge essay with the Office of National and International Fellowships for advice.