University of Cambridge Scholarship is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by the University of Cambridge.
About the Scholarship
A donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge established the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program in October 2000; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university.
Benefits of the University of Cambridge Scholarship
The complete cost of attending Cambridge University is covered by a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Additionally, it offers discretionary money that is additional.
Core Components
1. The University Composition Fee at the rate.
2. A maintenance allowance for a single student (£18,744 for 12 months at the 2022-23 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)–for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years.
3. One economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course.
4. Inbound Visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge.
5. The University Composition Fee varies for different students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies prospectus for full details about precise amounts.
6. Where a student has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities (such as the UKRI) they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.
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Discretionary Components
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
1. Academic development funding–from up to £500 to up to £2,000, dependent on the length of your course, to attend conferences and courses.
2. Family allowance–up to £10,944 for one child and up to £15,612 for two or more children (2022-23 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
3. Fieldwork–you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD (the Trust does not fund other fieldwork costs as these should be funded by the University Composition Fee).
4. Maternity/Paternity funding–should you require it, you may apply to intermit your studies for up to 6 months and continue to receive your maintenance allowance during this time.
5. Hardship funding–for unforeseen difficulties facing the scholar.
Requirements for the University of Cambridge Scholarship
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
1. A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
Applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
1. PhD (full-time or part-time*).
2. MLitt (full-time).
3. One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions.
*For October 2022 entry, Gates Cambridge is piloting a scheme which allows applicants to apply for funding for a part-time doctoral degree.
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are:
1. Outstanding intellectual ability.
2. Reasons for choice of course.
3. A commitment to improving the lives of others.
4. Leadership potential.
Application Deadline
December 1, 2022.
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