Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2027/2028 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)

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Type
Scholarship
Organization
OpportunitiesForAfricans Verified Listing
Location
Africa
Deadline
6 January 2027

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About this Opportunity

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Eligibility

  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
  • applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge: PhD (full-time or part-time*) MLitt (full-time) one-year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions – see below.

What you get

  • Funding: A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.
  • Scholarship Covers: the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
  • Scholarship Covers: one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
  • Scholarship Covers: inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

Documents you may need

  • CV / Resume
  • Motivation Letter / Statement of Purpose
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2–3)
  • Valid Passport (copy)

How to apply

  1. Click the "Apply — via OpportunitiesForAfricans" button to go to the source page.
  2. Register or log in to the application system.
  3. Complete all required sections (personal info, academic history, essays).
  4. Upload all required documents (transcripts, CV, letters, certificates).
  5. Review your application carefully before submitting.
  6. Monitor your email for confirmation and further instructions.

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