The Gates Scholarship
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Deadline
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Overview
Last-dollar scholarship covering full unmet need at any U.S. accredited college. 300 winners selected annually from minority Pell-eligible high school seniors. The application typically opens in mid-July and closes in mid-September each year — confirm the current cycle on the official site before applying.
Who qualifies
U.S. high school senior; minority ethnicity (African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic American); Pell-eligible; minimum 3.3 GPA; planning to enroll full-time in a 4-year U.S. college; show leadership.
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Last verified May 16, 2026 · source: nationals