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 |
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