The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship is a highly prestigious, merit-based, and last-dollar award designed to help outstanding, Pell-eligible high school seniors from low-income households in the U.S. realize their full potential. Established in 2017 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, it provides comprehensive funding for a full bachelor’s degree at any accredited U.S. college or university. Scholars also benefit from extensive support services, including mentorship, leadership development programming, and career guidance—all aimed at ensuring academic success and career readiness.