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The Gates Scholarship

Covers the full cost of college for outstanding, Pell-eligible high school seniors.

Visit thegatesscholarship.org (opens in a new tab)
Programs
Funds the full cost of attendance not covered by other aid and the Student Aid Index.
Typical deadlines
The 2027 application ran July 15 – September 15, 2026 and is now closed.
Who's eligible
Pell-eligible high school seniors with a 3.3+ weighted GPA who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Scholarships

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  • TGS

    The Gates Scholarship

    Full cost of attendance after other aid

    Covers the full cost of attendance not met by other aid for exceptional, Pell-eligible high school seniors.

    • New this week
    • Returns next cycle
    • 3.3+ GPA
    Closed September 15, 2026

Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: thegatesscholarship.org (opens in a new tab)