The Gates Scholarship is offered by The Gates Scholarship. Award amount: full cost of attendance. Deadline: 2026-09-15. Eligibility summary: For outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households who are Pell-eligible, U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must have strong academic performance and leadership potential.
Last verified: 2026-05-19. Always confirm details on the official application page before applying.
A highly competitive last-dollar scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid. It is one of the best-known scholarships for Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students.
For outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households who are Pell-eligible, U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must have strong academic performance and leadership potential.
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