The Gates Scholarship 2024-2025: Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship for USA StudentsJuly 22, 2024 by DigitalVaults Scholarship Board
- Deadline: September 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview
- Country: USA
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based
- Institutions: Participating universities
- Funded by: The Gates Scholarship
- Tuition Type: Fully Funded
- Degree Program: Undergraduate
- Scholarship Amount: Fully funded
- Separate Application Required?: Yes
- Deadline: 15 September, 2024.
Scholarship Benefits
Scholars will get funds to cover the total cost of attendance that other financial aid and the Student Aid Index do not already cover. This is determined by the FAFSA or the method used by the Scholar’s college or university.
Cost of attendance covers fees, tuition, room, books, board, and transportation, and may include other individual expenses.
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- Be a high school senior
- Belong to at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
- Be eligible for the Pell Grant
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), and be in good academic standing
- Additionally, you must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree program at a U.S. accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native applicant, you will need to provide proof of tribal enrollment.
Ideal Applicant Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- An excellent academic record in high school, ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, such as through community service, extracurricular activities, or other experiences
- Exceptional personal skills, including emotional maturity, motivation, and perseverance
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, click here.
Additional Information
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship. It is intended for exceptional minority high school seniors that come from low-income families. Every year, the scholarship is given to exceptional student leaders, with the goal of helping them achieve their full potential.
