The Gates Scholarship Programme 2024 for Outstanding and Financially Disadvantaged High School Senior Students in the US

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.

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The Gates Scholarship

Award

Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, 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 for the Gates Scholarship

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.)

Scholarship Timeline for the Gates Scholarship

Deadline: Sept 15 2023

Semifinalist Phase: Dec – Jan2023

Finalist Interviews: March2024

Selection: April 2024

Awards: July-Sept2024

Apply Here for the Gates Scholarship: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship