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4 Columbia students named 2026 Gates Cambridge Scholars, marking the most University recipients since 2011

The 26 U.S. recipients will receive full-ride scholarships to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

From left to right: Maya Koka, GS ’26, Kavita Murthy, SEAS ’26, SaraJane Renfroe, GSAS ’20, Luca Abu El-Haj, CC ’26.

By Simon Leton • February 27, 2026 at 4:52 AM

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