Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
A highly selective last-dollar scholarship for outstanding U.S. high-school seniors from low-income households.
About
Applicants must be Pell-eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. The award covers the full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index.
Who can apply
- GPA
- 3.3 or higher
- International students
- Can't apply
What it takes
- EssayNeeded
- Recommendation lettersNeeded
- InterviewNeeded
- PortfolioNot needed
What they look for
- Grades
- Leadership
- Character
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