← All scholarships
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
The Gates Scholarship
A last-dollar award covering the full cost of attendance not met by other financial aid, for 300 exceptional minority high-school seniors each year — including those headed to HBCUs.
Award
Full cost of attendance
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
22 days left
All majorsRenewable award
Who is eligible
- High-school senior from a minority background
- Pell-eligible
- Minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA
- Plans to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college
What you'll need
- Eight short-answer responses
- Transcript and class rank
- Recommender contact information
- FAFSA and SAR
How to apply
- Apply through the Gates Scholarship online portal in the fall of senior year
- Complete all short-answer prompts
- Submit financial documentation if selected as a semifinalist
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/
- How this listing was added:
- Reviewed by hand from the provider's official page
- Last checked:
Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation before submitting.