Gates Millennium Scholars Program (legacy, no longer accepting new applications but similar programs exist)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (UPS Foundation)

Amount: $250,000
Deadline: Closed
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was a major scholarship program that promoted academic excellence and provided an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, permanent-resident
  • GPA: 3.3+
  • Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american
  • Historically, this program supported outstanding low-income minority students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence. While new applications are closed, its legacy continues inspiring other full-ride programs.

Required Materials

  • N/A (legacy program)

Timeline

N/A (legacy program)

Tips

While closed, its spirit lives on. Students should look for similar comprehensive scholarship programs (like The Gates Scholarship) that prioritize leadership, academic achievement, and support for underrepresented minorities.