Administered By: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & University of Cambridge
Full University Composition Fee + Maintenance Allowance (£20,000/year for PhD) + One Economy Single Airfare at both ends + Visa & IHS Surcharge + Discretionary Family & Fieldwork Funding
PhD, MSc / MLitt, or One-Year Postgraduate Course at the University of Cambridge
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying to pursue a full-time residential postgraduate degree at Cambridge. Outstanding intellectual ability, reasons for choice of course, and commitment to improving others' lives.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
PhD, MSc / MLitt, or One-Year Postgraduate Course at the University of Cambridge
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying to pursue a full-time residential postgraduate degree at Cambridge. Outstanding intellectual ability, reasons for choice of course, and commitment to improving others' lives.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to 12 Oct 2026 (US Citizens) • 05 Jan 2027 (International).
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