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Gates Cambridge Trust
Gates Cambridge Scholarship for Indian Students
Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Here's who can apply, what it covers and how Indian students build a strong application.
- Postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge
- Full cost of study
- Applied for with the Cambridge course application
- Application review
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Who can apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
Outstanding applicants from outside the UK with leadership potential and commitment to improving others' lives. It covers full cost of study, maintenance allowance and flights. Applied for with the Cambridge course application, in autumn.
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Official sources: Gates Cambridge Scholarship — official page
Gates Cambridge Scholarship at a glance
- Provider
- Gates Cambridge Trust
- Level
- Postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge
- Covers
- Full cost of study, maintenance allowance and flights
- Eligibility
- Outstanding applicants from outside the UK with leadership potential and commitment to improving others' lives
- Timeline
- Applied for with the Cambridge course application, in autumn
How to apply
Application steps
- 01
Check eligibility
Outstanding applicants from outside the UK with leadership potential and commitment to improving others' lives
- 02
Secure or apply for admission
Most scholarships in the UK need an admission or application in progress.
- 03
Prepare essays and references
Choose the scholarship option in the Cambridge application and meet the early deadline.
- 04
Submit before the deadline
Applied for with the Cambridge course application, in autumn
Tips
Making your application stronger
Be specific
Show concrete achievements with numbers.
Link to impact
Explain how the study benefits your career and community in India.
Have a funding plan B
Line up an education loan in parallel in case the award is partial.
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Full cost of study, maintenance allowance and flights
Applied for with the Cambridge course application, in autumn. Check the official page for this year's dates.
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