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The Gates Scholarship
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Award
- Amount not published
- Deadline
- Typically closes mid-September (Pell-eligible, minority students; full cost of attendance)
- Type
- Need-based
- Renewable
- Yes
Amounts come from the provider. A large figure is sometimes the total a fund awards across all its recipients rather than what one student receives — confirm the individual award with the provider before you apply.
Who can apply
Open to high school seniors. Requires a minimum 3.3 GPA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Awarded on demonstrated financial need. An essay is required.
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