APPLY: 2022 The Gates Scholarship (TGS) For Resident & International Students
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households in the United States.
SUMMARY Host : Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships Eligible Countries: US Citizens | Residents | International Students Reward: Full Scholarship | Living & Study Allowance Deadline: September 15, 2022
Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential in any university in the United States.
Details
Gates Scholars are provided with a Full Financial scholarship to attend any U.S College or University with leadership development opportunities. The Scholarship was started in 1991. There exist a total of 20,000 scholars as of the last cohort in the class of 2020.
A total of 300 grants are available for students to make their dream come true. These scholarships will cover all the expenses of pursuing an undergraduate degree from a US university or college.
The aim of the Bill gates scholarship is to open Educational opportunities for everyone.
Scholarship Requirements:
To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- 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.
For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* 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.
Cost of attendance includes.
- tuition,
- fees,
- room,
- board,
- books,
- transportation, and
- may include other personal costs.
Our Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will have:
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
- Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Method of Application
Interested applicants will be required to create a profile account with the scholarship and then file some necessary and mandatory questions on Profile and educational background, among others.
You will then be considered for this scholarship using the time line below
- Semi-Final Phase (Dec – Jan 2022)
- Selection Phase (April 2023)
- Awards (July-September 2023)
Deadline:
September 15, 2022
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