The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, renewable merit-based award supporting outstanding Native American, Black, Hispanic, Asian American, and Pacific Islander students in the U.S. It covers the full cost of attendance — including tuition, fees, housing, books, and personal expenses — at the institution they choose. The program aims to empower high-achieving students with leadership potential to complete their undergraduate degrees and make a positive impact in their communities. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, it emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement to help talented students succeed.