Bill Gates 2023 Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students(Fully-Funded)

Published: 18 Jul 2022

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Bill Gates Scholarship Program

Application Deadline	September 15, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	United States
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	The gate Scholarship
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Bill Gates Scholarship Program

• Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, 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, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.

Requirements for Bill Gates Scholarship Program

To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national, 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.

*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. 

Selection Process

Selection criteria

An ideal candidate will have:

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Timeline

SEMIFINALIST PHASE:Dec - Jan 2022

SELECTION:Apr 2023

AWARDS:July - Sept 2023

Application Deadline

September 15, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to The gate Scholarship on www.thegatesscholarship.org to apply