Gates Millennium Scholars Program (Legacy)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Amount: Full Cost of Attendance (Legacy)
Deadline: Closed (Legacy Program)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

A legacy program that provided outstanding low-income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, and potentially a graduate education, in any discipline they chose.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.3+
  • Demographic: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American
  • High school senior
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities
  • Significant financial need
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university

Required Materials

  • Application
  • Essays
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendations
  • Financial information

Timeline

Program concluded awarding new scholarships in 2016. Information provided for historical context.

Tips

N/A (Legacy program)