Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Study at the University of Cambridge in UK
The University of Cambridge in UK is pleased to announce open the application submission from suitably qualified international students who are looking to pursue a master’s or PhD degree programme at the university to apply for the 2023/2024 Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme which covers full cost of studying at the university and other additional, discretionary funding.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the university. It is considered to be the largest ever single donation to a UK university. The first class of scholars came into residence in October 2001. On an annual basis, the programme offers full-cost of Master’s scholarship and PhD scholarships to outstanding international applicants to pursue a degree programme in any subject available at the University.
The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The university was established in 1209 and considered to be the world’s third-oldest surviving university. The university is formed from a variety of institutions which include 31 semi-autonomous constituent colleges and over 150 academic departments, faculties and other institutions organised into six schools. The university has over 24,450 students who are both home and international students benefiting from the various scholarship awards provided by the university.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme
Host Institution(s): University of Cambridge in UK
Scholarship Worth: Covers full cost of studying at the university and other additional, discretionary funding like, maternity/paternity funding, hardship funding, field work allowance, family allowance, academic funding and maintenance allowance.
Number of Award: Not Mentioned
Nationality: International
Eligibility for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Study at the University of Cambridge in UK:
- Applicants must be an international student.
- Applicants must be applying to pursue one of the eligible courses at the University.
- Applicants must have good academic record.
- Applicants must make available proof of English language proficiency.
- Applicants must posses outstanding intellectual ability.
- Applicants must have a commitment to improving the lives of others.
- Applicants must posses leadership potential.
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Application Deadline: January 5, 2023.
