Gates Cambridge Scholarship- MBA

Awarded By: University of Cambridge in UK
Updated on Nov 4, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Doctorate +1 more
Deadline: Jan 5, 2023
Amount: GBP 30,000 - GBP 60,000
Countries:
United KingdomUK

Scholarship Overview

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is awarded by University of Cambridge in UK. Each three hundred and sixty five days Gates Cambridge offers c. 80 complete-price scholarships to amazing applicants from international locations outdoor the UK to pursue a postgraduate diploma in any assignment available at the University of Cambridge. Approximately -thirds of those awards can be provided to PhD university college students, with about 25 awards to be had inside the country’s students and fifty five available in the International spherical.
There are as a minimum 225 Scholars from c. 50 countries studying in Cambridge at any individual time who pursue the general range of subjects available at the University and are unfold at some stage in its departments and Colleges.
The Gates Cambridge challenge is to construct a international community of future leaders devoted to improving the lives of others. It dreams to gain this undertaking by way of way of choosing remarkable scholars, offering them with financial and non-economic help at one of the international’s leading universities and facilitating community constructing at and past Cambridge.

Applicable course, university, and country

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is applicable for almost all full-time postgraduate courses offered at the University of Cambridge. This includes:

  • Advanced Diploma in Economics
  • CDT Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Methods for Materials Science
  • CRUK Cambridge Centre Master of Research and Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology
  • Clinical School Master of Philosophy Doctorate Programme
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Master of Research and Doctor of Philosophy in Sensor Technologies and Applications
  • Master of Letters in Law
  • Master of Philosophy in Advanced Chemical Engineering
  • Master of Research and Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology (part-time)
  • Master of Research in Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems
  • Master of Corporate Law
  • Master of Surgery
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Antarctic Studies

Scholarship amount details

  • A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge, with additional discretionary funding available.
  • Core components:
    • The University Composition Fee at the appropriate rate*.
    • A maintenance allowance for a single student (£21,000 for 12 months at the 2024-25 rate; pro rata for shorter courses). For PhD scholars, the award is up to 4 years.
    • One economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course.
    • Inbound visa costs and the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge.

    *The University Composition Fee varies depending on the student’s category. Applicants are advised to check the Graduate Studies prospectus for precise amounts. If a student secures a fee award from public authorities (e.g., UKRI), the Trust will not pay the fee or may share the fee and maintenance costs.

  • Discretionary components: The Trust considers applications for additional funding on a discretionary basis, including:
    • Academic development funding: From up to £500 to £2,000, depending on the course length, to attend conferences or courses.
    • Dependent Children Allowance: Up to £11,604 for one child and £16,548 for two or more children (2023-24 rate). No funding is provided for a partner.
    • Fieldwork: PhD students can apply to keep their normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork (other fieldwork costs must be covered by the University Composition Fee).
    • Maternity/Paternity funding: Students may apply to intermit studies for up to 6 months while continuing to receive the maintenance allowance.
    • Hardship funding: Available for unforeseen difficulties faced by the scholar.

Max scholarship per student: GBP 60000 => Rs 6570168
Conversion rate used: 1 GBP = Rs 109.89
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time.

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates If the Scholarship Can Be Used for This Type of Expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Health Cover ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Others ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this

Number of students to be Awarded
80

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British National Overseas, British Overseas Territories, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Channel Islands, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo, The Democratic Republic, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, Former Yugoslavia, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic Of), Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Democratic People’s Rep, Korea, Republic of, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Rep, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, The State of, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States, Moldova, Republic of, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Macedonia, Republic of, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, State of, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Republic of, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Stateless, Sth Georgia & Sth Sandwich Is, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland (Eswatini), Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Democratic Rep of, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, US Minor Outlying Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Unknown, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Bolivarian Rep of, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • University Application:
    • Apply for admission to a postgraduate course at Cambridge.
    • Submit standard materials such as:
      • Academic transcripts
      • CV
      • References
      • Other required documents specific to your chosen course
  • Gates Cambridge Specific Application:
    • Complete the Gates Cambridge section of the funding portal.
    • Personal Statement: A 500-word personal statement detailing:
      • Why you are applying for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
      • How you meet the selection criteria
    • Gates Cambridge Reference: A reference from someone who can assess your suitability for the scholarship, separate from academic references for your course application.

Scholarship Application
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Scholarship link

https://www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk/fund/gates-cambridge-scholarship-2022#key-dates

Application Link
https://www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk/fund/gates-cambridge-scholarship-2022#key-dates

Application Documents

Type of Document Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Transcripts Required
LOR Required
SOP Required
CV Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Application Deadline 5-Jan-2023
Application results date 1-Apr-2023
FAQ Link Not Available
Contact Email info@gatescambridge.org
Phone Number +440223338467

Scholarship Eligibility

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 courses at the University of Cambridge:
      • PhD (full-time or part-time)
      • MLitt (full-time)
      • One year postgraduate course (e.g., MPhil, LLM, MASt, MBA, etc.)

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable.

Exams Details:

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12th Required
UG Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
The students must have completed their secondary education and bachelors from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official transcripts, LOR, SOP, CV.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time