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10 Oct 2026
Gates Cambridge scholarship deadline Cambridge University

Gates Cambridge 2027/8: First Deadline Is 14 October

Categories Scholarships, Study Abroad, Uk

Applications for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship for 2027/8 entry are open, and the first deadline is days away: US citizens resident in the USA must apply by 11:59pm UK time on Wednesday 14 October 2026, according to the Gates Cambridge timeline. Everyone else faces a Gates Cambridge scholarship deadline of either 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course.

In this guide

Round 1 and Round 2

Round 1 is for US citizens resident in the USA: applications opened 11 September 2026, close 14 October 2026, with outcomes by 14 December 2026 and offers by early February 2027. Round 2 covers all other eligible applicants. Applications also opened 11 September; the deadline is Tuesday 8 December 2026 or Wednesday 6 January 2027 depending on the course, so check the University of Cambridge course directory the page points to. Round 2 outcomes come by 8 March 2027, with offers by early April and acceptance required within 72 hours.

What the scholarship is

The Gates Cambridge programme funds outstanding postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge who share a potential for social leadership. It was established in 2000 with a gift from the Gates Foundation. This page does not cover funding amounts or eligibility details, which the programme publishes separately, so confirm them on the official site.

A realistic plan for non-US applicants

Imagine a Nigerian doctor aiming for a Cambridge public health master’s. The first task is finding the course’s own deadline, because the scholarship round can depend on it. Then comes the course application itself, since the scholarship considers applicants through their departmental application. Referees, transcripts and a research or study statement usually take weeks, so working back from early December is sensible. Check our visa eligibility checker early for the student visa leg of the journey.

Key dates ahead

Panel selection for Round 1 is on 22 and 23 January 2027 and for Round 2 on 22 and 23 March 2027. For other UK deadlines see our guides to the UCAS 15 October deadline and the Commonwealth master’s scholarships.

Gates Cambridge 2027/8: questions

When is the first deadline?

14 October 2026, 11:59pm UK time, for US citizens resident in the USA.

When is the deadline for everyone else?

Either 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on the course.

When do Round 2 applicants hear back?

By 11:59pm UK time on 8 March 2027, with offers by early April.

How long do I have to accept an offer?

72 hours from the offer, according to the timeline.

Where do I find my course deadline?

In the University of Cambridge course directory, as the Gates Cambridge timeline instructs.

Related coverage: Australia student visa reform.

09 Oct 2026
Chevening scholarship 2027 UK university

Chevening 2027/28 Applications Close This Month

Categories Scholarships, Study Abroad, Uk

Chevening Scholarship applications for the 2027/28 cycle close this month, October 2026, with the exact deadline set on each country’s page at 11:00 UTC, according to the official Chevening timeline. The UK government scheme funds a one-year master’s degree in the UK, and later dates in the process are already fixed.

Key dates

Check your country’s deadline now

The timeline says applications opened in August 2026 and close in October 2026, and tells applicants to refer to their country page for the deadline, which falls at 11:00 UTC. We cannot confirm every country’s date, and some may already have passed, so check before you plan. If yours has passed, the next cycle is the one to prepare for.

The rest of the timeline

Per Chevening, reading committees assess applications from mid-October 2026 to January 2027, interview shortlists follow in mid-February 2027, and interviews run from March to April 2027. Documents including photo ID, your undergraduate certificate and reference letters must be uploaded at least seven working days before interview. Results arrive from mid-June 2027, successful candidates must submit at least one unconditional UK university offer by 8 July 2027 at 17:00 BST, and studies begin in September or October 2027.

Three scholarship types

Chevening lists Standard, SIDS and ASEAN scholarships, each with its own participating-countries page. The scheme is described as fully funded, but the page does not itemise what that covers, so read the eligibility pages. Chevening also notes that Fellowship timelines differ.

Related funding options

If Chevening does not fit, compare other schemes: our guides to Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships and Erasmus Mundus, and UCAS dates in our UCAS 15 October explainer. Not sure where you qualify to study or work? Try the visa eligibility checker.

Chevening 2027/28: your questions

When do Chevening applications close?

October 2026; the exact date and 11:00 UTC cut-off are on your country page.

When are interviews held?

March to April 2027, with shortlists in mid-February.

When are results announced?

From mid-June 2027.

What is the deadline for a university offer?

At least one unconditional UK offer by 8 July 2027, 17:00 BST.

When would I start?

September or October 2027.

Related reading: UK immigration rule changes.

08 Oct 2026
Gilman Scholarship study abroad

Gilman Scholarship: Next Study Abroad Deadline Is Feb 25

Categories Scholarships, Study Abroad

The next Gilman Scholarship deadline for study abroad is 25 February 2027, after the fall 2026 cycle closed on 1 October, according to the programme’s deadlines page. Applications for the spring cycle open in mid-January 2027.

On this page

Gilman deadlines for 2027

The spring 2027 cycle has a student deadline of 25 February 2027 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, an advisor certification deadline of 4 March 2027 and notification in May 2027. It covers programmes starting between 1 May 2027 and 30 April 2028. The fall 2026 cycle closed on 1 October; its notifications are due in December. Late applications are not accepted.

Who can apply

This is a US programme. Per the eligibility page, applicants must be US citizens or nationals, undergraduates at an accredited US institution, receiving a Federal Pell Grant when they apply or able to show they will during their term, and applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or internship programme.

Where you can go

The destination must have an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, and areas rated Level 3 or 4 are off-limits. Programmes at institutions on the Section 1286 NDAA list are barred; the page says the list dated 26 June 2026 applies to programmes in China. Recipients can receive the award only once.

Planning your application

Choose the cycle matching your programme dates, and remember advisor certification is a separate, later deadline. Award amounts are on the programme overview page, not the pages we reviewed. If you are not a US student, see our guides to Erasmus Mundus and Commonwealth scholarships, and check your options with our visa eligibility checker.

Gilman Scholarship FAQ

When is the next Gilman deadline?

25 February 2027 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time for the spring cycle.

Is the Gilman Scholarship open to international students?

No. Applicants must be US citizens or nationals studying at US institutions.

Do I need a Pell Grant?

Yes, you must receive one when applying or prove you will during your study abroad term.

Can I use it anywhere?

Only in locations with a Level 1 or 2 travel advisory, and not at barred institutions.

Related reading: UCAS 15 October deadline.

04 Oct 2026
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027 - graduate students

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027: 20 October Deadline

Categories Scholarships, Study Abroad, Uk

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027 close at 16:00 BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026, and the Lester B. Pearson scholarship for the University of Toronto has its own October dates. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission says applications for 2027/28 go through its CSC Central system, according to the CSC website.

Deadline guide

Commonwealth Master’s: who can apply

Applicants must be citizens or refugees of an eligible Commonwealth country and permanently resident there, hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) degree, be unable to afford UK study without the award, and be available to start in September 2027. The CSC lists more than 40 eligible countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Ghana and Kenya.

What it covers

The CSC says it covers approved tuition fees, a living allowance of £1,712 a month (£2,000 for London-area universities), return airfare, a study travel grant and a child allowance where applicable. You must also apply separately to a national nominating agency or approved NGO, and submit a passport copy, transcripts, two references and a development impact statement. Start the nomination step early, since it can have its own deadline.

Pearson at the University of Toronto

The University of Toronto says school nominations close on 9 October 2026, the admission application on 16 October and the scholarship application on 6 November. Eligible students are international students in their final year of secondary school in 2026/27 or who graduated after June 2026, starting in September 2027. Each high school may nominate one student. The award covers tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years, and about 37 Pearson Scholars are named each year.

How to plan

Consider a hypothetical Nigerian doctor with a 2:1 who wants a public-health master’s in the UK. She would confirm eligibility, contact her national nominating body this week, line up two referees and draft the impact statement before 20 October. A secondary-school student, by contrast, depends on the school nominating her by 9 October. Neither example is a real applicant.

Other routes are covered in our guides to the Chevening 2027-28 timeline, the DAAD deadline and Erasmus Mundus.

What happens next

Check the official pages again before submitting, since deadlines and requirements can change. Late applications are generally not considered.

Questions about these scholarships

When does the Commonwealth Master’s close?

16:00 BST on Tuesday 20 October 2026, per the CSC.

What is the monthly allowance?

£1,712, or £2,000 at London-area universities.

Do I need a nomination?

The CSC says you must also apply to a national nominating agency or approved NGO.

Who can apply for Pearson?

International students finishing secondary school in 2026/27, nominated by their school, starting at Toronto in September 2027.

What does Pearson cover?

Tuition, books, incidental fees and residence for four years.

More deadlines will appear in our study abroad section.

03 Oct 2026
Erasmus Mundus scholarships 2027 - students in Europe

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027: Deadlines and How to Apply

Categories EU, Scholarships, Study Abroad

Erasmus Mundus scholarships 2027 applications are opening across Europe, and most programmes close between October and January for courses starting the following academic year, according to the European Commission Erasmus+ site. Unlike many scholarships, there is no single portal: you apply directly to the programme you want.

Quick guide

How Erasmus Mundus applications work

The Commission says students apply directly to the institution running their chosen Erasmus Mundus Joint Master. A new batch of selected programmes is added to the list each year, so a programme you saw last year may or may not be running. The official course catalogue sits on the EACEA site, and each programme sets its own deadline, entry requirements and procedure.

What the scholarship covers

Selected programmes offer full scholarships covering participation costs plus support for travel, visa fees and a living allowance. The Commission describes the awards as merit-based and open to top-ranked applicants worldwide. Amounts vary, so read the programme page instead of relying on a blog post.

Who can apply

You need a bachelor’s degree or be in your final undergraduate year before the master’s begins. Equivalent qualifications recognised in your country can also count. Programmes run one to two academic years, and graduates receive either a single joint degree or separate degrees from the consortium institutions.

Picture a Vietnamese engineering student finishing a bachelor’s next summer. She would shortlist two or three programmes from the catalogue, note each deadline, and prepare one core set of documents she can adapt for each application. This is a hypothetical illustration, not a record of a real applicant.

A sensible plan for the next three months

Start by listing programmes in the catalogue that match your field. Check each programme’s own page for its deadline, since the Commission only gives a general October-to-January window. Then work backwards: language tests and transcripts take the longest, so request them first. Applying to several programmes is common, and the programme pages will say whether that is allowed.

Erasmus Mundus is one of several routes. Our recent guides cover the Chevening 2027-28 timeline, the DAAD scholarship deadline and Gates Cambridge rounds. Before applying anywhere, confirm visa rules for your destination country with its official immigration authority.

What happens next

Programmes will publish or refresh their calls through the autumn. Check each programme’s site regularly, because deadlines are set programme by programme and can differ by weeks.

Questions about Erasmus Mundus

Is there one central application portal?

No. The Commission says students apply directly to the programme they choose.

When are the deadlines?

Most programmes require submissions between October and January, per the Commission. Check each programme for its exact date.

What does the scholarship cover?

Participation costs plus support for travel, visa fees and living allowance, for selected programmes.

Who is eligible?

Holders of a bachelor’s degree, or students in their final undergraduate year, or those with an equivalent recognised qualification.

How long are the programmes?

One to two academic years, ending in a joint degree or separate degrees from consortium members.

Browse our study abroad section for more deadlines as they open.

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