The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) Scholarships 2023 are currently accepting applications from individuals worldwide who wish to pursue Masters or Ph.D. degree programs. Both international and domestic applicants are eligible to apply.

Scholarships for the upcoming academic year (2023-2024) will be offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. These scholarships will cover about half (€17,500) of the program’s total cost. We strongly urge you to apply for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarships 2023.

The candidate is responsible for financing the remaining portion of their education expenses. The BMGF scholarship is exclusively available for the Sanitation profile of the Water and Health track. Other tracks and profiles are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants may provide their own matching funds, receive support from their employer or sponsor, or combine multiple funding sources. We highly encourage women to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Summary:

• Scholarship: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Scholarship Type: Partial Scholarship
• Hosting Centers: IHE Delft, Netherlands
• Scholarship Worth: 50% (€ 17,500) total cost
• Level of study: Postgraduate (Masters, Ph.D.)
• Nationality: International students

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a low or middle-income country (refer to OECD website for the list)
• Have received provisional admission to the program
• Provide proof of secured 50% matching funds

Application procedure

If you meet all the above-mentioned conditions, you will be automatically shortlisted for this scholarship. You do not need to apply separately for it.

Selection Criteria:

A minimum of 50% of the scholarships will be granted to female applicants. The selection process will prioritize the motivation presented in the application form. It is crucial to provide thoughtful and detailed responses to the motivation questions. Candidates whose motivation aligns most closely with the program’s goals will progress to the interview stage of the selection process.

Selection results

Selection results for BMGF Scholarships will be available on 15 August 2023.

How to Apply!

The application process is entirely online for Bill & Gates Foundation Scholarship. You need to apply online along with the required documents.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for the scholarship is 1st May 2023.

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