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"The Gates Scholarship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Gates Scholarship is sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. A highly selective scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from minority backgrounds, including Hispanic, who are Pell Grant-eligible, U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and have a GPA of 3. 3 or higher.
It covers the full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid. Applicants should highlight leadership, resilience, and community impact.
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The Gates Scholarship: Scholarship Main The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. *Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.
To apply, students must be: A US citizen or permanent resident In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3. 3 on a 4. 0 scale (or equivalent) Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An ideal candidate will have: An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class) Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities) Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High school seniors from minority backgrounds (including Hispanic), Pell Grant-eligible, U.S. citizen/permanent resident, GPA 3.3+. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 15, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
The Gates Scholarship is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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