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In October 2000 the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated $210 million to the ̽��ֱ��, establishing the Gates Cambridge Trust.

̽��ֱ��Trust awards Gates Cambridge Scholarships to outstanding students from outside the UK to study at the ̽��ֱ�� of Cambridge.

̽��ֱ��programme aims to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

Between 2001 and 2010 there have been almost 1,000 scholarships awarded to students from more than 90 countries around the world, with 80 to 100 awarded each year.

This Friday evening Gates Scholars past and present will meet at Robinson College for an opening drinks reception and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Alison Richard.

̽��ֱ��ensuing weekend will be filled with panel discussions and debate on such topics as education and technology, multiculturalism, addressing global challenges, corporate social responsibility, social networking and preserving the environment as well as a formal dinner and a garden party.

Dr Gordon Johnson (pictured), who has been Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust from the start but will retire at the end of September, said: “We look forward to welcoming current scholars and alumni to Cambridge this weekend to celebrate 10 years of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships. It is particularly gratifying that the impressive content and roster of speakers has been organised by the Gates Scholars’ Alumni Association, with support from the Gates Scholars’ Council.

“It will be a wonderful opportunity for our scholars and alumni to discuss a range of important global issues, reconnect with each other and to continue to build the Gates Cambridge Scholar and alumni network. We plan to share the weekend’s events as podcasts and a short film on our website shortly.”

̽��ֱ��website, linked above right, contains a wealth of information about the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, including profiles of many current and past Scholars.
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