 The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet for any student(s) interested. About The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and housing and food, and may include additional personal costs. TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building. Eligibility requirements: A high school senior Pell-eligible A US citizen or permanent resident In a 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. An ideal candidate will also 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.) Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT. For additional information, please visit our website. The Gates Scholarship Team The Gates Scholarship 200 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 340, El Segundo, CA 90245 |
- July 15, 2025 – Application, Phase I opens
- September 15, 2025 – Deadline for Application, Phase I
- December 1, 2025 – Semi-finalists announced
- December 1, 2025 – Application, Phase II opens (semi-finalists only)
- January 15, 2026 – Deadline for Application, Phase II
- March 1, 2026 – Finalists announced
- March 1-31, 2026 – Finalists interviews
- April 20, 2026 – Scholars announced
- Fall 2026 – Financial awards are disbursed
