Is Cambridge University funded by Bill Gates?

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation established the Gates Cambridge Scholarships in 2000 with a $210 million donation to support outstanding graduate students’ study at the University of Cambridge.

Who funds Cambridge University?

Our major internal sources of funding are: Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge Trust, Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme, Research Councils and collectively College and departmental schemes.

How many Gates Cambridge Scholars are there?

50 countries studying in Cambridge at any one time who pursue the full range of subjects available at the University and are spread across its departments and Colleges, as well as forming their own distinctive community. There is currently a community of more than 1,700 Gates Cambridge Alumni spread across the world.

What does Gates Scholarship pay for?

Gates Scholarship Application The scholarship pays for tuition, fees, books and living expenses that are not already paid for as part of the students financial aid package for college.

Is Cambridge Scholars Program Good?

There is simply no other program as complete as the Cambridge Scholars’ Programme. It’s extremely fun, but also intellectually stimulating. It has the perfect balance of classes, free time, extracurriculars, and travel. The tutors are all brilliant, and the staff are so friendly and fun to be around.

What does it take to be a Gates Cambridge Scholar?

Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious fully-funded scholarship that is awarded to only a select group of candidates. Candidates who have a strong sense of self, outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities are the perfect scholar for this scholarship.

What is Cambridge University endowment fund?

The purpose of the Cambridge University Endowment Fund (the ‘Fund’) is to provide financial support for the University’s research, teaching and other activities. The Fund holds and invests donations made to the University, its Colleges and charitable trusts associated with the University, and other long-term capital.

Is Cambridge a Chevening partner?

The Cambridge Trust has partnered with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Chevening programme for 20 years, and in that time has supported nearly 400 Chevening Scholars at the University of Cambridge.

How competitive is the Gates Scholarship?

Competition for the Gates scholarship is stiff. In order to be a strong applicant, you should strive for more than the minimum GPA (3.3).

What is the Gates Cambridge Trust?

The Gates Cambridge Trust was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. This remains the largest single donation to a UK university.

Are you eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship?

Whether or not you are eligible for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you may be eligible for other funding offered by the University of Cambridge. See www.student-funding.cam.ac.uk for more details. Any Undergraduate degree such as BA (undergraduate) or BA affiliated (a second BA)

Can I study at Cambridge with a scholarship from the trust?

If you are currently studying at Cambridge with a scholarship from the Trust, find more information in our guidelines for scholars. The Trust is supported by a wide range of funding partners. Learn more about our partners and their work with the Trust.

Where can I find out more about scholarships available from the trust?

Find out more about all those scholarships available from the Trust on our Scholarships page. If you are currently studying at Cambridge with a scholarship from the Trust, find more information in our guidelines for scholars. The Trust is supported by a wide range of funding partners. Learn more about our partners and their work with the Trust.