🇬🇧 United Kingdom — University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
7.5
Components
L 7 / R 7 / W 7 / S 7
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
October–December
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coverage
Full cost of tuition fees, Maintenance allowance of £18,744 per year +3 more
About Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It supports outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Around 80 scholars are selected annually from over 6,000 applicants.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 110, Cambridge C2 Proficiency Grade A
Coverage
- •Full cost of tuition fees
- •Maintenance allowance of £18,744 per year
- •Single economy airfare
- •Visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge
- •Academic development funding
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Gates Cambridge requires IELTS 7.5 overall with no band below 7.0 — one of the highest requirements among UK scholarships. Start preparing at least 6 months in advance if you are currently scoring below 7.0.
- 2.Cambridge's English requirement applies to admission, not just the scholarship. Focus intensively on your weakest component, as even one band at 6.5 will disqualify you.
- 3.For the 7.0 minimum in Writing, practice constructing well-organized academic essays with clear thesis statements and cohesive paragraphs. Aim for a score of 7.5+ to have a comfortable margin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score is required for Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
Is IELTS 7.0 enough for Gates Cambridge?
How long is the IELTS score valid for Gates Cambridge application?
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।