Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding 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. 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, books, housing and food, and may include additional personal costs. The scholarship supports students through their four-year undergraduate degree program at US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public colleges or universities.

Duration 48 - 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)
Decision 7-8 months

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States
Residency
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Review process

Multi-stage process including application review, semifinalist phase (December-January), and finalist interviews (March)

Restrictions

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