Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027-2028 for Moroccan students
Opportunity summary
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship, funded by the Gates Cambridge Trust, provides full coverage of tuition fees at the University of Cambridge for master's or doctoral students. The programme is open to candidates worldwide, including Moroccans, wishing to pursue postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. Two application cycles are offered each year: a first round reserved for American citizens residing in the United States and a second round open to all other applicants. Applications are assessed by panels in January, offers are communicated in early February and successful candidates have 72 hours to accept. This scholarship represents a major opportunity for Moroccan students eager to access high-level education without tuition or living costs.
Eligibility criteria
| Nationality | US citizens resident in the USA |
|---|---|
| Nationality | All other eligible applicants |
| Required degree | Master's, PhD |
| Field | All fields |
| Language (teaching) | EN |
Benefits and funding
Funding level: fully funded. The details of the benefits (stipend, tuition fees, travel, insurance) are published by the organisation on its official page.
Required documents
The exact list of documents is not detailed in the announcement we consulted. It appears in the official form or rules: open the application page to read it before preparing your file.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the portal. Access the Gates Cambridge website from 11 septembre 2026 to start your application.
- Prepare the documents. Gather all required items, including references, before the indicated deadline.
- Submit the application. Submit the complete online application before 14 octobre 2026 (or according to your programme) at 23:59 UK time.
- Await the decision. Panels will review applications in January 2027 and offers will be communicated in early February 2027.
Important dates
| Applications open | 11 September 2026 |
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| Submission deadline | 08/12/2026 |
| Date limite du premier tour (US) | 13 October 2026 |
| Date limite du deuxième tour (autres) | 7 December 2026 |
Source and verification
- Gates Cambridge Scholarships (Université de Cambridge) - official page (main source)