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The Gates Scholarship
By Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Award
Full Cost of Attendance
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Eligibility
High School Senior
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A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households.
Funds the full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation — not covered by other financial aid.
Who can apply
High school seniorNo citizenship requirement listedNationwide (U.S.)
- Minority student
- Pell-eligible
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- High school senior
What the application asks for
Merit-basedNeed-basedIdentity or community
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