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Gates Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Undergraduate Study in the USA
Deadline: September 15, 2025
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Level
Undergraduate
Deadline
September 15, 2025
Hosting Country
United States
Funding
Fully Funded
Region
North America
Added on
26 May 2026
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Gates Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Undergraduate Study in the USA
About
The Gates Scholarship is a prestigious and highly competitive program for high school seniors in the United States, providing comprehensive financial support for their undergraduate studies. Each year, 300 exceptional young men and women are selected for this fully-funded scholarship, which covers all educational expenses and provides access to valuable resources. Initiated in 2017 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the program aims to empower high-potential, low-income students, particularly from minority backgrounds, to pursue four-year degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Beyond financial aid, the scholarship fosters leadership development and career support, enabling scholars to become impactful leaders in various fields. It specifically targets students who might otherwise face significant financial barriers to higher education, giving them an opportunity to excel and contribute to a better future.
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Eligibility
- Applicant must be a high school senior.
- Applicant must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Applicant must be Pell Grant eligible.
- Applicant must not be receiving other significant grants or family financial support.
- Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic performance with a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicant must plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree program at an accredited, non-profit, public or private U.S. college or university.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- All academic fees included
- Books and required course materials provided
- Free housing
- Meals covered
- May also include personal expenses
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How to Apply
1. Visit the official Gates Scholarship website.
2. Create and sign into your myTGS account.
3. Complete your profile with personal and academic information.
4. Answer any required essay questions or prompts.
5. Upload all necessary supporting documents.
6. Review your entire application thoroughly before submitting it by the deadline.
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