The Gates Scholarship recognizes 300 exceptional minority student leaders. Students must be high school seniors with at least a 3.3 GPA and from the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Applicants must also be Pell Grant eligible. This award provides students with funding for the full cost of college attendance that is not covered by other financial aid and expected family contribution.

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Deadlines:

• Available - July 15
• Deadline to Submit - September 15
• Semifinalist Phase - Dec-Jan
• Finalist Interviews - March
• Selection - April
• Awards - July - September