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Gates Cambridge
What:
The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are available for graduate study or for study for a second Bachelor's Degree as an affiliated student at the University of Cambridge. The purpose of the Gates Cambridge Scholars program, administered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is 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. It is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning.
Who is eligible:
Applicants from every country of the world except the U.K. are eligible to apply. All applicants should:
Hold or expect to obtain before the application deadline, a first class or high second class Bachelor's degree from a recognized university;
Gain admission to the University of Cambridge and to a constituent College in due course;
Be able to meet the conditions set by the University for admission (academic qualifications, evidence of proficiency in English, etc.) and
Be under the age of 30.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded only to students who gain admission to the University through the University's regular procedures. About 100 Gates Cambridge Scholarships will be granted every year, with about 50% of the awards going to students from the United States.
Selection Procedure:
The application includes a graduate application form, 3 letters of recommendation, the application cover and packing list, transcripts, degree certificates, research proposal and a curriculum vitae, and other relevant materials. Shorlisted applicants are invited to interview in Annapolis, Maryland; interviews are arranged in February.
Deadline: Pre-Application 4/12/2010 (Due to SOP)
Who wins:
The Trust seeks outstanding students for whom study at Cambridge is appropriate. Students must illustrate their ability to make a significant contribution to their field of study through research or teaching or other creative means.
UCI had its first Gates Scholarship winner in 2007: Mukul Kumar.
90-100 students receive the award annually.
Finances:
Scholarships cover University and College fees, a maintenance allowance (£12,500 for 12 months at the current 2009-10 rate), a further discretionary allowance (in 2009-2010, £5,662 for a partner, £3,222 for the first child, and £1,099 for each subsequent child), and one return economy airfare between the UK and your country of residence.
Comments:
The Trust reimburses candidates for travel costs related to the interview. Those who win must secure an offer of admission from the Board of Graduate Studies.
Further information may be obtained from the British Council in Washington D.C.: (122) 333-8467.
World Wide Web: Further information and applications are available at:
http://www.gatesscholar.org/
For applications and more information, contact the Scholarship
Opportunities Program at 824-5461 in the Office of the Campuswide
Honors Program, 1200 Student Services II.
SOP is able to provide counseling and applications to UCI Students only.
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Division of Undergraduate Education