Amount: $Full Cost of Attendance
Deadline: Varies (program no longer accepting new applicants, but previous scholars continue to receive funding)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, though closed to new applicants, provided full financial support to outstanding minority students with significant financial need. It included a large number of Native American scholars.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.3+
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american, alaskan-native
- Pell Grant eligible
- High academic achievement
- Leadership potential
Required Materials
- Application form
- Transcripts
- Essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
This program is no longer accepting new applications, but is listed for awareness due to its significant impact on past Native American scholars.
Tips
While new applications are not accepted, understanding the scope of past programs like GMS can inform current scholarship searches for comprehensive support.