Amount: Full Cost of Attendance
Deadline: Closed (Historically September) (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Although currently closed, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program was a prestigious scholarship for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.3+
- Demographic: african-american, asian, hispanic, native-american
- Must be Pell Grant eligible
- demonstrate leadership abilities
Required Materials
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- 2 recommendation letters
- Financial aid documentation
Timeline
Historically, applications opened in August and closed in September. Notifications in spring.
Tips
Focus on demonstrating leadership, community involvement, and strong academic achievement, alongside a compelling personal story of overcoming adversity.