Apply

• Overview
• How to apply
• Application timetable
• Who is eligible
• The ideal candidate
• How competitive
• Value
• Interview process
• FAQs
• Apply now!

Value

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.

Core components

• the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate*
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£13, 000 for 12 months at the 2011-12 rate; pro rata for courses shorter then 12 months)
• one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course

Discretionary components

The Trust considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:

• Family allowance - up to £7,775 for first child and up to £1,200 for second child; no funding for partner
• Conference attendance - up to £500 p.a (must be presenting)
• Fieldwork - Scholars may apply to keep up to their normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of their PhD
• Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars - termly maintenance allowance reduces per term for up to a year**
• Hardship funding - where there are unforeseen difficulties

*The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies Prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities, the Trust will not pay these fees.

** The PhD at Cambridge is a three year degree and Gates Scholars should are take on a research project that they and their supervisor think can be completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances which means a Gates Scholars requires further funding during all or part of their fourth year, the Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But Scholars should not rely on receiving any fourth year funding at the beginning of their PhD.

Receiving a salary or substantial other scholarship: the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard maintenance allowance to Gates Scholars who are in receipt of a salary from their employer or a substantial other scholarship while a Gates Scholar.