The Gates Cambridge is a relatively new scholarship available for one year of study at Cambridge University. Applicants must first apply for admission to the graduate school by November 1.

What it covers:

• One round-trip economy airfare
• Cambridge tuition and fees
• Maintenance allowance
• Discretionary allowance

Selection criteria: 

• excellent transcripts showing evidence of sustained academic achievement in study
• references able to speak knowledgeably about the candidate's actual academic performance and his or her potential for scholarly growth
• ability to show how study at Cambridge would help them achieve their personal goals

Application procedures

More information: http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/

British Council: Information on education, scholarships and other funding for study in the UK.