The 2025 Gates Undergraduate Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Scholarship Awarding University:
Several Universities

Type of degree:
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of September, 2024

Scholarship Summary:
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, US high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
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. 

An ideal candidate will also 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.

Value of Scholarship:
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.

Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
•  Complete the scholarship application form before the stated deadline
•  Semi-finalists will be selected in December 2024 – January 2025 and will be invited for the finalist interview which will hold in March 2025
•  The Selection Committee will make their final decisions and recipients will be notified in April 2025
•  Scholarships will be formally awarded in July – September 2025

Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Gates Scholarship Program Page.