🎓 Pakistani Students Can Now Apply for Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026

The prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications from outstanding international students, including those from Pakistan, who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.

This fully funded scholarship is one of the most competitive awards in the world, covering tuition, living expenses, and more to support future global leaders.

💡 What is the Gates Cambridge Scholarship?

Established in 2000 with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the program has supported more than 2,000 scholars from over 100 countries. Its mission is to develop leaders who are committed to improving the lives of others.

✅ Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if you:

• Hold citizenship outside the UK

• Apply for one of the following programs at Cambridge:

  • PhD (full-time or part-time)

  • MLitt (full-time)

  • One-year postgraduate course (full-time, with limited exceptions)

• Are a current Cambridge student applying for a new postgraduate degree

🎁 Scholarship Coverage

Successful applicants will receive:

• Full University Composition Fee

• Annual stipend of £21,000 (up to 4 years for PhD students)

• One return economy-class ticket

• Visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge

• Extra support such as:

  • Academic development funding

  • Childcare assistance

  • Fieldwork support

  • Hardship grants

🏆 Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Proven academic excellence

• Strong rationale for the chosen course

• Commitment to improving lives through research or service

• Demonstrated leadership potential

📝 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the University of Cambridge Graduate Application Portal.

Steps include:

1. Complete the admission section (choose your course).

2. Fill out the funding section.

3. Submit the Gates Cambridge Scholarship application form.

4. If shortlisted, attend the interview round.

👉 Deadline: Application deadlines vary depending on the course, so applicants from Pakistan are strongly advised to check Cambridge’s official website and apply early.

📢 Final Words

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2026 is a golden opportunity for Pakistani students to study at one of the world’s top universities with full financial support. If you have academic brilliance, leadership skills, and a vision to make a difference, this could be your gateway to Cambridge.