Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme 2020, University of Cambridge

Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme 2020, University of Cambridge

Designation/Position- Gates Cambridge Scholarship

University of Cambridge, UK invites application for Gates Cambridge Scholarship from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge; this is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. Gates Cambridge Scholarship

For 2020 entry, Gates Cambridge will offer 80 full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately two-thirds of these awards will be offered to PhD students, with approximately 25 awards available in the US round and 55 available in the International round.

Research/Job Area- All available research area

Location- University of Cambridge, UK

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Eligibility/Qualification–

You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:

• a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
• applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge:
  • PhD
  • MSc/MLitt
  • One year postgraduate course (with some exceptions)

Job/Position Description- 

The selection criteria are:

• outstanding intellectual ability
• reasons for choice of course
• a commitment to improving the lives of others
• leadership potential

A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

• the University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*
• a maintenance allowance for a single student (£17,500 for 12 months at the 2020-21 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months) – for PhD scholars the award is for up to 4 years
• one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
• inbound visa costs & the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge

How to Apply- Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.

Last Date for Apply–  3 December 2019 or 7 January 2020

Round 1: US citizens living in the USA only

Applicants in this round must apply by 9 October 2019 for entry in October 2020.

Round 2: All other eligible applicants (part of the Graduate Funding Competition)

What stage?	Round 1	Round 2
Applications open	2 September 2019	2 September 2019
Application deadline	9 October 2019	Dependent on your course – either 3 December 2019 or 7 January 2020
Departmental ranking	October – November	December – February
Trust shortlisting	Mid-December	Early March
Shortlisted candidates invited to interview	Late December	Early March
Interviews	24 & 25 January 2020 (Seattle, USA)	23 & 24 March 2020 (Cambridge, UK)
Scholarships offered	Early February	Late March
Scholarships accepted	48 hours after offer	48 hours after offer

See Position Details-

Official Website-

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