Can Pakistani students apply for Gates scholarship?
Three students from Pakistan have successfully been placed in the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme, for the 2016 session, which has 55 contending international students. The outstanding students, Ayesha Riaz, Noor Shahzad and Safwan Aziz were selected after an interview cycle conducted in March.
How do I get a full scholarship to Cambridge?
To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section. Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.
Does Cambridge offer scholarship?
All scholarships are available only for study at the University of Cambridge, and require that you apply to the University via the normal online application form, and by the relevant deadline (please see below for deadlines).
What is the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship?
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program is an academic scholarship award and program for higher education, available to high-achieving ethnic minority students in the United States. It was established in 1999 and funded by Microsoft founder Bill Gates through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
How hard is it to get a Gates Cambridge Scholarship?
The scholarship is one of the most competitive and prestigious in the world, with around 1.3% of applicants receiving an award in recent years.
Is Cambridge cheaper than Oxford?
Promoted Stories. Cambridge is listed as 38th most expensive university in the country, while Oxford ranks as the seventh priciest place to study. The research takes into account student spending on costly requirements such tuition fees, accommodation, travel and food.
How can I get free scholarships from Cambridge?
To be considered for funding, complete the standard University Graduate Students’ Application Form and complete the ‘funding’ section. You can then be considered for all scholarships you are eligible to apply for. The deadline for Cambridge-Trust scholarships is usually the first week in December.
What rank is Cambridge University?
University of Cambridge Rankings University of Cambridge is ranked #8 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
How many people apply for the Gates Scholarship every year?
300 students
The Gates Scholarship will fund 300 students per year, starting with 2018, totaling 3,000 students over the life of the program.