United States
United States
The Gates Scholarship
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Bachelor
Field of study
Natural Sciences
Host country
United States
Competition
Medium
Opens
July 15, 2025
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
The eligibility for this program is as follows:
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Current high school senior
- Pell Grant–eligible (demonstrates financial need)
- Minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Plan to enroll full-time in a four-year U.S. accredited public or private, not-for-profit college or university
Appears to include students from minority backgrounds, though the most recent site emphasizes all Pell-eligible seniors without restricted ethnicity; earlier materials focused on minority groups.
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
The requirements for this program is as follows:
- Online application via the official site (creating a profile, filling out eligibility and personal information)
- Submission of high school transcript(s)
- FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) to verify Pell eligibility and Cost of Attendance
Possibly letters of recommendation, essays, and additional documentation during subsequent selection rounds (application involves multiple phases)
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
Covers the full unmet cost of attendance—this includes tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation, and other personal costs not already covered by other financial aid or the family contribution as determined by FAFSA or the school’s methodology.