Cambridge University offers a fully funded scholarship for a full-time Master’s and PhD degree. A total of 80 candidates will get the scholarship. The duration of the Gates Master’s scholarship ranges from 1 to 2 years, and it’s 3 to 4 years for the Gates PhD scholarship.
The University of Cambridge is globally known for its academic excellence and world-class research. It was established in 1209 and currently it’s the oldest and largest university in the United Kingdom.
Both national and international students are eligible to apply for this scholarship, as it covers all living expenses of scholars during the course duration. If you fulfil the university requirements listed below, apply for the desired degree before the deadline, which can be either 03 December 2025 or 07 January 2026
Details of Cambridge University Gates Scholarships for 2026-27
The complete information on the Cambridge University Gates Scholarships for 2026-27 is available here.
| Organization | Cambridge University |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Degree Program | Masters & PhD |
| Gender | Both Male & Female |
| Deadline | Either 03 December 2025 or 07 January 2026 |
Benefits of Scholarship
The University of Cambridge Gates Scholarships for 2026-27 are fully funded. Its benefits are listed below.
- Maintenance Allowance (£18,744 every year at the 2025-26 rate). The grant for MS is up to 12 months, and up to 4 years for PhD.
- One Economy Round-Trip Airfare Ticket for travel from and to the home country.
- Inbound Visa cost and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
- Allowance for academic development (presence at conferences and seminars can cost around £500 and £2,000).
- Family stipend of around £10,944 for a first child and £15,612 for a second child (2025-26 rate) with no funding for the companion.
- You can request to hold your usual maintenance stipend while pursuing a PhD.
- Maternity leave for up to 6 months to pause your studies while still receiving your maintenance stipend.
- Hardship funding for unexpected situations.
Eligibility Criteria
Students applying for the Cambridge University Gates Scholarships for the academic year 2026-27 must fulfil the criteria below.
- Both national and international students are eligible to apply.
- You must apply to undertake a Master’s or PhD degree at Cambridge University.
- You must possess excellent academic excellence.
How to Apply
Students can submit their applications for Cambridge University Gates Scholarships for 2026-27 through the process below.
- Select a full-time postgraduate degree that aligns with your academic goals available at the University’s postgraduate portal and apply for admission to the course.
- Get the scholarship application and demonstrate interest in the Gates Scholarship.
- Upload the required documents and apply before the last date.
Last Date to Apply
The deadline to apply for the Cambridge University Gates Scholarships depends on your course. It could be either 03 December 2025 or 07 January 2026.
