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Pakistani students can apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 to pursue eligible postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
The fully funded programme covers university tuition fees, a living allowance, economy-class return airfare, visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Additional financial support may also be available for eligible academic and personal expenses, subject to the scholarship’s rules.
Established in 2000 through a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the programme supports outstanding students from outside the UK. It awards around 80 scholarships annually to international applicants pursuing postgraduate degrees in a wide range of academic disciplines.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 Details
The scholarship is available for eligible postgraduate programmes at the University of Cambridge. Applicants must meet the programme’s academic, nationality and course requirements to be considered.
- Host country: United Kingdom
- University: University of Cambridge
- Scholarship: Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- Eligible study levels: PhD, MLitt and eligible one-year postgraduate courses
- Number of scholarships: Around 80 annually
- Funding: Fully funded
- Eligible applicants: Candidates from countries outside the UK who meet the scholarship requirements
Scholarship Benefits
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides funding for major expenses associated with postgraduate study in the UK.
The core benefits include:
- Full university tuition fees
- A maintenance allowance for living expenses
- Economy-class return airfare
- Visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge
Additional funding may be available for conference attendance, academic fieldwork, dependent children, maternity or paternity needs, and unexpected financial difficulties, subject to programme rules and eligibility conditions.
Eligible Academic Programmes
Pakistani applicants can apply for eligible postgraduate courses across various academic disciplines at the University of Cambridge.
However, the scholarship does not cover all university programmes. Excluded courses include undergraduate degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Finance (MFin), Business Doctorate (BusD), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), certain clinical medicine and medical degree programmes, non-degree courses, and part-time degrees other than eligible PhD programmes.
Applicants should consult the official Gates Cambridge website and the university’s postgraduate course directory to confirm whether their intended programme qualifies.
Eligibility Criteria
Pakistani students must meet the scholarship’s nationality, academic and course requirements.
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of a country outside the United Kingdom.
- Apply for an eligible postgraduate course at the University of Cambridge.
- Demonstrate strong academic ability and a suitable record of achievement.
- Complete the university admission application and scholarship funding sections.
- Submit a Gates Cambridge statement of approximately 500 words.
- Provide two academic references.
- Submit a research proposal if applying for a PhD.
Current University of Cambridge students may also apply if they are seeking admission to another eligible postgraduate course.
How to Apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027
Applicants must submit an application for admission to the University of Cambridge and scholarship funding through the university’s Graduate Application Portal.
The application process involves the following steps:
- Visit the University of Cambridge postgraduate course directory.
- Select an eligible postgraduate programme.
- Complete the online admission application.
- Fill in the Gates Cambridge funding section.
- Upload the required statement, academic references and other supporting documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline applicable to the selected course and applicant category.
Applicants should ensure that all required information and supporting documents are submitted before the relevant deadline.
Application Deadlines for 2027
The supplied information lists the following deadlines for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027:
- US residents: October 14, 2026
- Other international applicants: December 8, 2026, or January 6, 2027
Deadlines may vary according to the applicant category and chosen course. Pakistani students should confirm the applicable date through the official scholarship guidance before submitting an application.
Official Application Information
Applicants can check the official Gates Cambridge application timeline, eligibility requirements and submission guidance on the programme’s website:
