Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 for Pakistani Students
Fully Funded Postgraduate Study at the University of Cambridge
Applications are now available for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026, a fully funded postgraduate study opportunity at the University of Cambridge.
Chance for Pakistani Students
This highly coveted award is open to exceptional international students from outside the UK, including high-achieving Pakistani students.
Scholarship Coverage and Benefits
The scholarship pays full tuition, £21,000 stipend, air travel, visa charges, and health insurance for the chosen students.
History of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Covered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the initiative started in 2017 to fund outstanding students worldwide.
Before the new scheme started, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program funded students from 1999 through 2016.
International Reach and Successes
Since its inception, the scholarship has supported more than 2,000 scholars from more than 100 countries, promoting academic achievement and leadership.
Further Financial Assistance
The scholarship also involves academic development funding, childcare allowances, fieldwork funding, and hardship grants for deserving scholars.
Up to four years of full funding for research and study are available to PhD students.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be non-UK citizens.
- Apply for a PhD, MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course.
- Current Cambridge students can only apply if beginning a new course.
Selection Process
Selection on:
- Academic merit.
- Leadership potential.
- Quality of selected course.
- Commitment to enhancing lives globally
Application Process & Deadline
Applications should be made online through the Cambridge Graduate Application Portal by October 15, 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited for interview.
Scholarship at a Glance
- Tuition: Full University Composition Fee
- Stipend: £21,000 per annum
- Travel: Return airfare
- Other: Visa, health surcharge, childcare, academic development support
A Golden Opportunity for Pakistani Students
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 provides Pakistani students an opportunity to pursue their studies at one of the best universities in the world.
Will Pakistan’s young scholars take this opportunity to develop academically and become influential global change-makers?
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