The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship program established in 2000 by a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It offers funding for outstanding students from outside the United Kingdom to pursue postgraduate studies at Cambridge University. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs, ensuring that recipients can focus on their studies without financial burden. Scholars are selected based on their academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to improving the lives of others, aligning with the foundation's mission to promote global welfare.