The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship
Full cost of attendance after other aid
- New this week
- Returns next cycle
- 3.3+ GPA
Closed September 15, 2026
Covers the full cost of attendance not met by other aid for exceptional, Pell-eligible high school seniors.
Closed September 15, 2026 · 2027 cycle. You’ll apply on thegatesscholarship.org, not here.
This cycle has closed. The 2027 cycle opened July 15, 2026.
Who can apply
- Students
- High school student
- Year in school
- High school
- Minimum GPA
- 3.3
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Based on
- Need and merit
- Renewable
- Not stated
Requirements can change. Read the full rules on thegatesscholarship.org (opens in a new tab) before you apply.
Details
Minimum 3.3 weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree at an accredited nonprofit U.S. college.
Checked against the official site on November 8, 2026. Source: thegatesscholarship.org (opens in a new tab)