The Impact Prize 2025

The Gates Cambridge Trust invites nominations for the Gates Cambridge Impact Prize 2025. Established to make a meaningful difference, the Gates Cambridge scholarship fosters a global community committed to positive change. As we mark our 25th anniversary, we are taking this opportunity to celebrate the impactful work of scholars.

Five award winners will receive £5,000 and be invited to participate in our 2025 anniversary events. The prize is open to all members of the Gates Cambridge community, and both individual scholars and teams, where a Gates Cambridge scholar plays a substantial role, are eligible. Nominations can be submitted by Gates Cambridge scholars, whether in-residence or alumni, and self-nominations are permitted. Additionally, nominations from external individuals or organisations are welcome.

Impact is defined as a demonstrable contribution to change in various fields, including the economy, society, culture, the environment, public policy, health, and quality of life. The work recognised should be innovative, transformative, and sustainable. It must also respect fundamental values such as human rights, freedom, democracy, equality, and the rule of law.

Submit your nominations and join us in celebrating the exceptional contributions of the Gates Cambridge community.

For queries relating to the Impact Prize, contact alumni@gatescambridge.org

Entry Form | Download

Entry Form Guidance | Download

Please ensure you have combined your entry form, the nominee’s CV, and the letters of support into a single PDF file. The file name must start with the nominee’s full name, followed by “ImpactPrize2025”, i.e., “ForenameSurnameImpactPrize2025”

Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz | The 345th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, former Chair of Cancer Research UK, and the former Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council

Joe Cerrell | The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia

Professor Tebello Nyokong | Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Rhodes University, the 2009 L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science recipient

Dr Gillian Tett | The 45th Provost of King’s College, Cambridge, Moral Money Co-Founder and Member of the Editorial Board & Columnist at the Financial Times

15 August 2024 | Nominations open

30 September 2024 | Deadline for nominations

25 November 2024 | Judging panel meet

2 December 2024 | Prizewinners notified

10 January 2025 | Impact Prize 2025 prizegiving ceremony