Gates Cambridge Scholarship

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UH Campus Preferred Deadline: May 10, 2013
UH Campus Deadline: August 26, 2013
National Deadline: October 2013 TBA

Description:
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are competitive full scholarships awarded to applicants of outstanding intellectual ability, leadership abilities, and who are committed to improving the lives of others.

Important Notes:
University nomination is not required, but it is encouraged that you contact the Office of Undergraduate Research for assistance applying for this competitive award.

• Be a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• Intend to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.).
• Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership abilities, and concern for the greater good.

1. Review the information and instructions online.
2. Schedule an appointment to meet with a representative from the Office of Undergraduate Research
3. At the meeting:
   • Be prepared to talk through your responses to the essays within the application with a scholarship advisor.
   • Plan to provide the names of three (3) letter writers.
   • Bring in a résumé listing awards, honors, activities, research, jobs, service, leadership, hobbies, etc. 

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Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research if you’re interested in applying for this scholarship.