One of the world's most prestigious scholarships. University of Cambridge.
Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with $210 million endowment. ~80 scholarships awarded annually to non-UK citizens. Full tuition, £21,000/year maintenance, return airfare, visa costs. PhD up to 4 years.
Outstanding academics, leadership, commitment to improving lives
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Outstanding academics, leadership, commitment to improving lives
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship provides: Full tuition + £21,000/yr + flights. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Opens Sep 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a prestigious opportunity for Masters / PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.