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The Gates Scholarship · United States

The Gates Scholarship

Intake status unconfirmed

Last-dollar scholarship covering the full cost of a bachelor's degree for minority high school seniors from low-income families.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Full cost of attendance after other aid
Listed deadline
Usually opens Jul 15 and closes Sept 15
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
Finishing high school

Who it's intended for

Details
Pell-eligible high school seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native (proof of enrollment), Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; GPA 3.3+; US citizens, nationals or permanent residents.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Pell-eligible high school seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native (proof of enrollment), Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; GPA 3.3+; US citizens, nationals or permanent residents.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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