The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship · Youth, College
Closes in 3 days: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM HST
That is September 16, 2026 at 5:59 AM EDT.
Source wording: Scholarship Status: Open Sign in to apply Start Profile Available July 15 2026 Deadline Sept 15 2026 Semifinalist Phase Dec - Jan 2027 Finalist Interviews March 2027 Selection A
Annual. The source publishes each year’s window; re-verify after the deadline.
What it offers
Funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index (tuition, fees, books, housing, food, and personal costs). Cost: Free
Who it is for
Per the source: a high school senior; Pell-eligible; a US citizen or permanent resident; minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; enrolling full-time in a four-year degree at an accredited, not-for-profit US college or university.
This programme states a citizenship or residency requirement: us citizen or permanent resident. Homeroom does not ask families about this; check it privately against the source.
About
A last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, Pell-eligible high school seniors.
Confirm details with the programme before you apply. Amounts, dates, and eligibility are copied from the source on the date shown and can change.
Official source: thegatesscholarship.org · Apply with the programme
Checked against the official program page by AI on September 14, 2026. Confirm details with the program before applying. See something wrong? Report it.
Data source: thegatesscholarship.org · Source last re-checked automatically 2026-09-14