Gates Cambridge Trust

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, with Bill Gates Sr. playing a key role. The Trust manages all aspects of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme. It has a Board of 10 distinguished Trustees (two of whom are appointed by the 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 Operations 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.](https://www.gatescambridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/0805-15-Gates_Camb_Annual_Report_2024_Linked_HighQuality.pdf) The Trust is regulated by the Office for Students via the University of Cambridge.