The Gates Scholarship
ScholarshipApplication deadline (estimated)approximate
September 15, 2026 (UTC-7)
A highly selective, last dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low income households in the United States. It covers the full cost of attendance not already met by other financial aid and federal grants.
Registration
- Format
- Online
- Age
- 16-18
- Participation
- Individual
- Location
- United States
- Entry fee
- Free
- Prize
- Full cost of attendance, last dollar scholarship for the 2027 cohort.
Timeline
- Application deadline (estimated)approximateSeptember 15, 2026 (UTC-7) source