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The Gates Scholarship

Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship Foundation

Semifinalist phase beginsapproximate

December 1, 2026 (UTC-8)

A highly selective, last dollar scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low income households in the United States. It covers the full cost of attendance not already met by other financial aid and federal grants.

Registration

Format
Online
Age
16-18
Participation
Individual
Location
United States
Entry fee
Free
Prize
Full cost of attendance, last dollar scholarship for the 2027 cohort.

Timeline

  1. Application opensJuly 15, 2026 (UTC-7) source
  2. Application deadlineSeptember 15, 2026 (UTC-7) source
  3. Semifinalist phase beginsapproximateDecember 1, 2026 (UTC-8) source
  4. SelectionapproximateApril 30, 2027 (UTC-7) source
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