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    The Gates Scholarship

    Status: Open
    Available
    July 15
    2024
    Deadline
    Sept 15
    2024
    Semifinalist Phase
    Dec - Jan
    2025
    Finalist Interviews
    March
    2025
    Selection
    April
    2025
    Awards
    July-Sept
    2025

    About The Gates Scholarship

    The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, 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.

    To learn more watch this video.

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    Award

    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, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.

    Basic Eligibility

    • To apply, students must be:

      • A high school senior
      • From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
      • Pell-eligible
      • A US citizen, national, 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.

      *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. 

    Ideal Candidate

    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.)
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