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This fellowship does not require College nomination, but
applicants find it helpful to participate in the same
advising process as for Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell
SUBMIT PRELIMINARY
APPLICATION by MONDAY JUNE 15, 2009
if possible, and definitely if you are considering
applying for any of the other British/Irish fellowships.
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The Gates Cambridge Scholars program, created by a
substantial gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
aims to create a network of outstanding scholars from around
the world who will become leaders in addressing global
problems related to health, social equity, technology, and
learning. During a typical year there are several
hundred Gates Cambridge Scholars pursuing degrees at the
University of Cambridge.
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The Scholarships cover fees at Cambridge University, living
costs and other necessities, and a contribution toward
airfare. Recipients may study for a graduate degree in any
field, and may apply to do a one-year Master's degree or
equivalent or a doctorate. It is also possible,
if the applicant has a strong rationale, to complete a
second Bachelor’s degree on this fellowship.
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Applicants from every country of the world other than the
United Kingdom, who will hold a Bachelor’s degree or its
equivalent by the time they take up residence at Cambridge,
are eligible to apply. In addition to the Scholarship
application, applicants file a separate application for
admission to the University for a specific course of study.
Begin to explore possible
programs of study as early as possible in advance of the
October deadline, as yo may need to
contact potential supervisors at Cambridge, depending on the
field of study and type of degree.
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The program seeks applicants with demonstrated academic and
intellectual achievement, and who show promise of bringing “...new vision and commitment to improving the life
circumstances of citizens in their respective countries”.
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Internal Application
The Gates-Cambridge scholarship does not require College
endorsement, however potential applicants benefit from using
the process required for Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell
applicants, and are urged to do so. It is helpful,
though not required, to observe the same deadline for
internal application: June 15, 2009.
You may
download the Internal Application
in Microsoft Word format
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Paula Goldsmid
and Laura Hoopes
or you may download the
internal application in adobe acrobat reader format
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complete it and mail or fax it to the Graduate Fellowships
Office. Potential applicants are encouraged to look
into the
other British fellowships with similar deadlines and requirements,
and to discuss the potential for multiple applications with
the Faculty Advisor for British fellowships or the Graduate Fellowships
Coordinator.Applicants for this fellowship should also
consider applying for the Downing Scholarship,
which funds one year of graduate study for a Master's degree
or equivalent at Cambridge.
Gates Cambridge Application for Graduate
Study
The
University graduate application now includes a
Gates
Cambridge Scholarship application; for U.S. citizens both must arrive
in hard copy at Cambridge University by
October 15 to
be considered for the award. Ignore the later deadlines posted by individual graduate programs!
A print copy of the Graduate Prospectus is available in the
Graduate Fellowships Office. When visiting the
Cambridge University web, be sure to read about the course
of study both in the Graduate Prospectus and also in the web pages
of the academic program of interest, the former for general
information and the latter for course details.
New in 2009: Submission deadline
for citizens of countries other than the U.S. is now
December 15. A few graduate degree programs may have
earlier deadlines, so be sure to check those.
Second Bachelor's Degree Application
(uncommon, but possible)
Applicants for a second Bachelor’s degree must send a
University undergraduate application to one of
Cambridge’s 28 colleges by October 15.
Colleges will invite
accepted applicants to apply for a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship.
Letters of Reference
Two different sorts of letters of reference are required:
two are graduate school recommendations for the University, and one is a more personal, all-around recommendation
for the Scholarship. Learn more about
Letters of
reference.
Tips for Writing Personal Statements
Learn more about
writing personal statements.
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Laura Hoopes
Seaver Biology 21 - x77438
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