The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of USD 210 m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. This is the largest ever single donation to a UK university. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.
The aim of the Gates Cambridge programme is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.