Gates Cambridge manages two selection rounds each year; full details are below.
If after reading the details below you are not sure in which round you should apply please email info@gatescambridge.org with details.
Whether or not you are eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you may be eligible for other funding offered by the University of Cambridge. See www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk for more details.
The large majority of applicants will apply in this round, which is aligned with the University’s postgraduate funding competition. There are two possible application deadlines and these are based on the course to which you are applying. Please apply by the Course Funding Deadline referenced in the University Course Directory (found in the column on the right of the web page). All application documents should be submitted by 23:59pm (midnight) UK time on the stated date.
| What stage? | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open* | Wednesday 4 September 2024 |
| Application deadline* | Dependent on your course – either 3 December 2024 or 7 January 2025 (see Course Directory Full application must be submitted by 23:59 GMT) |
| Departmental ranking | December – February |
| All applicants notified of application outcome | by Wednesday 5 March 2025 |
| Review and selection by panels | Monday 24 March 2025 and Tuesday 25 March 2025 (TBC) |
| Scholarships offered | by Monday 7 April 2025 |
| Scholarships accepted | 72 hours after offer |
These dates are set by the University of Cambridge postgraduate admissions office and may be subject to change. Please refer to the postgraduate admissions web pages for up-to-date details.