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Offered by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Are you an academically excellent, minority, high school senior from a low-income household? If so, we may have a perfect opportunity for you: the Gates Scholarship! The scholarship is extremely prestigious and generous, offering a full ride to students by covering any of their college costs that are not already covered by financial aid and one’s expected family contribution (EFC). Applicants should ideally have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate leadership ability, and have impressive personal success skills. The scholarship is offered by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is committed to helping low-income, minority students realize their full potential.
If you’re a low-income, minority student who has gone above and beyond during the course of high school, we encourage you to apply to the Gates Scholarship!
This scholarship is open to pell-eligible students who meet the below eligibility requirements. Applicants also must be planning on enrolling full-time in a four-year degree program in the U.S.
High School Senior
US Citizens, Permanent Residents
3.3
Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern, Native American
Low Income
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials.
Essay
Proof of enrollment
Academic transcript
Resume or CV
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