Study in UK: Gates Cambridge University Scholarship for international students 2022/2023

Overview: Gates Cambridge Scholarships

When the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave the University of Cambridge a US$210 million contribution in October 2000, the largest ever given to a UK university, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was born. In October 2001, the first batch of scholars arrived.

About 80 full-fee scholarships from Gates Cambridge are given each year to deserving international students who want to enroll in full-time postgraduate programs at the University of Cambridge in any field. About 25 scholarships will be available in the US round and 55 awards will be available in the international round, both of which will be available to PhD candidates.

Criteria:

• outstanding intellect justifications for
• choosing the course
  
• a capacity for leadership and a desire to improve others' lives

There are at least 225 Scholars from more than 50 nations studying in Cambridge at any given time. They pursue the full range of subjects the university offers, are dispersed among its departments and Colleges, and form their own unique community.
Currently, there are more than 1,700 Gates Cambridge Alumni worldwide.

The Gates Cambridge Initiative's goal is to establish an international network of future leaders committed to enhancing the lives of others. By recognizing outstanding scholars, offering them financial and non-financial support at one of the top schools in the world, and promoting community building at Cambridge and beyond, it hopes to achieve this goal.

Scholarships Coverage 

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship pays for the entire cost of attendance at Cambridge University. It also provides discretionary cash.

Essential Elements at the Appropriate Rate for University Composition Fee for a single student's maintenance allowance (£18,384 for 12 months at the 2022-23 rate; pro rata for courses less than 12 months) — the grant is for up to 4 years for PhD students.

one round-trip economy flight at the beginning and end of the course

Inbound visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge

Composition at University Fees vary depending on the type of student; applicants should consult the Graduate Studies prospectus for exact amounts. If a student receives a fee award from the government, he or she must accept it; otherwise, Trust will not pay the fees.

Components of discretion

On a discretionary basis, the Trust evaluates applications for numerous sorts of supplementary funding:

1.  Academic development funding - for attending conferences and courses, ranging from £500 to £2,000 depending on the length of your course.
2.  Family allowance Is presently worth up to £10,120 for one child and £14,440 for two or more (2022-23 rate tbc). A partner does not receive any funding.
3. Fieldwork - as part of your PhD, you may apply to keep your standard maintenance allowance while on fieldwork (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
4. Maternity/Paternity money – if you need it, you can request to take a break from your studies for up to 6 months while still receiving your maintenance allowance.
5. Hardship financing - for the scholar's unforeseeable problems.

ELIGIBILITY 

If you are eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, you must be:

• a national of a country other than the United Kingdom
• applying to the University of Cambridge to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses:

• PhD
• MPhil/MLitt
• A year-long postgraduate program

Are you a current Cambridge student?

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship is available to current Cambridge students who wish to apply for a new postgraduate course. You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a PhD if you are currently pursuing an MPhil. If they are applying for a new degree, current Gates Cambridge Scholars may apply for a second award. In round two, all current Cambridge students will be considered. You cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to cover the remainder of a degree if you have already started it.

The general funding for Cambridge

You may be eligible for other University of Cambridge scholarships regardless of whether you qualify for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

The following courses are not eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:

• BA (undergraduate) or a degree related to the BA (a second BA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• PGCE MBBChir Clinical Studies MD Master of Finance (MFin) Doctorate of Medicine (6 years, part-time)
• Medical Graduate Program (A101)
• Part-time studies
• Non-degree programs
• After September 2022, MASt courses will no longer be accepted for courses beginning in October 2023. After September 2022, MASt courses will be classified as undergraduate courses for fee purposes.

Criteria

What we're looking for Our Scholars come from all walks of life, and each brings something unique to the program. We select them based on four criteria.

Academic excellence

To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, candidates must demonstrate academic achievement (through their transcripts, references, experience and the potential to succeed on the chosen course). Academic departments at the University of Cambridge nominate only the most intellectually brilliant applicants for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, ensuring that those chosen will succeed at Cambridge.

Course Selection Criteria

You should be able to present a compelling case for a specific Cambridge postgraduate degree. PhD candidates (and the majority of research MPhil candidates) must contact a potential supervisor with whom they will develop a research project, which will be summarized in the application. To complete the course, you must demonstrate that you have the necessary academic background, abilities, and competence. Taught MPhil applicants, as well as other applicants, must show how completing the proposed course will help them advance in their careers. Gates Cambridge is looking for Scholars who will have an academically transformative experience, so do your research and justify the course you are applying for thoroughly.

A desire to make a difference in the lives of others

Our Scholars' dedication to bettering the lives of others is a defining feature of the Gates Cambridge program. This criterion is interpreted broadly, and applicants define it for themselves by demonstrating their past, current, and future commitment to the cultures in which they will live and work.

Having the ability to lead

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities in a variety of ways. Applicants should demonstrate their previous leadership experience and explain how their leadership skills will benefit them in their future careers.

A note on the PhD:Masters award ratio

We aim to select approximately two-thirds of PhD scholars each year in order to develop and nurture a vibrant Scholar community at Cambridge University and to help Scholars make the most of their time in Cambridge. Applicants for a taught Master's degree should take the time to explain why this is the best course for them and how it will benefit their future academic or professional goals.

Application deadlines: 

• The course deadline
• The funding deadline

Both require submission via the same online format, but you must apply now by whichever deadline comes first.

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