The Gates Scholarship Program to Study in the USA, 2023-2024

Applications for The Gates Scholarship program to study in the United States of America will be received from July 15, 2023. The Scholarship program is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households.

Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. These scholarships are available for undergraduate degree studies at U.S. College or University.

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) will provide further support to Scholars, by engaging with them and their institutions in a variety of ways, to ensure they have access to the resources and services they need, from their first to last day of classes, through graduation and the transition to their chosen careers.

Program Details

• Host Institution: Higher educational institutions in the United States of America.
• Study field: Available programs at host universities.
• Duration: Not specified.
• Number of Awards: 300.
• Target group: Open to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.

The Gates Scholarship Program Benefits

Selected candidates will receive funding for the full cost of attendance (tuition fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and other personal costs) that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

The Gates Scholarship Program Eligibility

To apply for the scholarship program, candidates must be :

1. A high school senior;
2. From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native (For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required), Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American;
3. Pell-eligible;
4. A US citizen, national, or permanent resident;
5. In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

Similar opportunities

1. Heinrich Böll Foundation scholarships in Germany;
2. Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University.
3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS).

How to Apply for the Gates Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants should click on the apply button below and follow instructions to submit their applications. Please watch the video below for further details on the program.

The last day to submit applications is September 15, 2023. For more details on The Gates Scholarship program, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.