The Gates Cambridge Scholarship

In establishing the Gates Cambridge Scholars program, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning - all areas that the Foundation is deeply engaged in.

The program will offer a substantial number of scholarships for study as an affiliated student or to pursue taught or research courses of postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Visit the Gates Cambridge Scholarships website.

Eligibility

1. Outstanding academic transcript with GPA of at least 3.8.

2. References: Including a "referee" who can speak knowledgeably about the student-applicant.

3. A statement indicating ambitions for the future and an indication of how study at Cambridge University will enhance the attainment of those goals. Leadership potential: using academic skills "to better society".

4. Admission to Cambridge University (Please note: Students applying for Master's or Doctoral study are admitted to Cambridge through the Board of Graduate Studies. Students applying for a second Bachelor's degree are admitted by a College within Cambridge University.)

Application Procedure

Application for admission to Cambridge University must be submitted bythe beginning of October, 2008 (please see Gates Cambridge website.). Students must send completed Cambridge Application Forms and Gates Supplementary Information Forms to the Secretary of the Board of Graduate Studies by that date. Those invited for an interview will be informed around the end of December and interviews will be conducted in February in Annapolis, MD. Interviews will be conducted by panels of senior academics and other distinguished graduates from the University of Cambridge and from the U.S. Interviews will last for twenty-five minutes.