💥 Calling all high-achieving, low-income high school seniors in the U.S.—this is your shot at a life-changing opportunity! The Gates Scholarship 2026 is officially open for applications.

Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this prestigious scholarship covers everything—100% of tuition, room, board, books, and more—so you can focus on achieving your dreams, not stressing over finances.

🌟 What’s the Gates Scholarship?

Launched in 2017, the Gates Scholarship is a fully funded undergraduate program designed to support exceptional minority students across the U.S. Each year, 300 scholars are chosen based on their academic excellence, leadership qualities, and financial need.

Whether you’re passionate about engineering, business, medicine, the arts, or social sciences—this scholarship supports any field of study at any accredited U.S. university or college

🎁 What’s Covered?

This is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning it covers all remaining costs after your financial aid and expected family contributions.

Here’s what you get:

✅ Full Tuition

✅ Mandatory Fees (registration, lab fees, etc.)

✅ Housing & Meals (on- or off-campus)

✅ Books & Study Supplies

✅ Transportation (flights, local travel)

✅ Personal Expenses (essentials, hygiene, etc.)

🧑‍🎓 Who’s Eligible?

To apply, you must:

Be a high school senior (Class of 2026)

Have at least a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Be Pell Grant–eligible

Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

Identify as African-American, Hispanic American, American Indian/Alaska Native, or Asian & Pacific Islander American

Plan to enroll full-time in a 4-year U.S. degree program

📄 What You’ll Need to Apply:

Gather these documents before starting your application:

📌 Academic Transcript

📌 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)

📌 CSS Profile (if applicable)

📌 Resume (highlighting achievements, activities, leadership)

📌 Headshot Photo

📌 Financial Aid Award Letter (from your future university)

📌 Admission Letter (from an accredited 4-year college/university)

📝 How to Apply:

Go to the official site: thegatesscholarship.org

Create a myTGS account

Fill out your profile with academic, personal & extracurricular info

Answer essay/short-answer questions thoughtfully

Upload all required documents

Review everything—and submit by the deadline!

🗓️ Deadline: September 15, 2025

⏰ Pro tip: Don’t wait until the last day! The earlier you apply, the more time you’ll have to polish your application and essays.

🚀 Why You Should Apply

This isn’t just about money—it’s about being part of a network of future leaders supported by one of the world’s most impactful philanthropic organizations.