Gates Cambridge Trust

**History and governance** The Gates Cambridge Trust was established in October 2000 by an historic donation of US$210m from the Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. The Trust manages all aspects of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme. It has a Board of ten distinguished Trustees (two of whom are appointed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the remainder by the University) who meet twice a year to decide on the overall strategic direction of the programme. The Provost (CEO) is supported by a Director of Finance and a Programme Director and a small administrative team who manage all operational aspects of the Trust’s activities. Full details are available on the [People](https://www.gatescambridge.org/about/people/) page. The Trust is regulated by the Office for Students via the University of Cambridge.