The Gates Scholarship
Deadline Date: 09-15-2026
Award
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, 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, books, housing, and food, and may include additional personal costs.
Basic Eligibility
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To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen 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.