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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

University of Cambridge

In October 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of Seattle, Washington, made a donation of $210 million to the University of Cambridge, England, in order to establish the Gates Cambridge Trust.

This magnificent benefaction creates in perpetuity an international scholarship programme for outstanding students from outside the United Kingdom who gain admission to the University of Cambridge to pursue graduate studies. These individuals will combine academic excellence with leadership potential, and a commitment to serving their communities.

No institutional endorsement required. Students apply for the scholarship and to Cambridge at the same time.

Official web site:
http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/

Application Year:
Senior
Requirements:
Requires a concurrent application to Cambridge University
GPA equal or above:
3.0
Area of Interests:
Any
Signature of Program:
Post graduate study at the University of Cambridge, England
Institutional Endorsement Required:
On Campus Deadline:
N/A
Scholarship Deadline:
October 15, 2007
Contact Person:
OUSF@duke.edu
Amount of Award:
Full cost of study at Cambridge
Award Recipients