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The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 7/15/2025
Closes: 9/15/2025

The Gates Scholarship recognizes high school seniors from low income households who have excelled academically and demonstrated motivation to succeed in college. Students who exhibit leadership abilities exhibited through participation in extracurricular activities and community service, are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.30 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Planning to attend school in the U.S.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership
  • Pell Granteligible, low-income households
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    3.3
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership
    Situation
    Low-Income Household, Pell Grant Eligible

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