Applications for The Gates Scholarship (TGS) 2027 will open on July 15, 2026 for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households.
The prestigious scholarship provides full funding for undergraduate studies in the United States by covering tuition, accommodation, books, transportation, and other educational expenses for selected students.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: US Citizens | US Residents | All Countries*
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Allowance | Study Allowance | Tuition | Accommodation | Books | Transportation
- Application Opens: July 15, 2026
- Deadline: September 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly competitive, last-dollar scholarship established by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support exceptional minority students from low-income families in achieving their academic goals. Since its launch in 2017, the scholarship has continued the Foundation’s commitment to removing financial barriers to higher education for talented students with strong leadership potential.
Each year, 300 outstanding students are selected to receive funding for the full cost of attendance at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. The scholarship covers any educational expenses not already funded by other financial aid and is designed to help scholars excel throughout their undergraduate studies and graduate debt-free.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for The Gates Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior.
- Plan to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited, not-for-profit public or private college or university in the United States.
- Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Belong to at least one of the following ethnic groups:
- African-American
- American Indian/Alaska Native
- Asian & Pacific Islander American
- Hispanic American
Ideal Candidate
Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- An outstanding academic record, ranking among the top 10% of their graduating class.
- Strong leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular activities, or other leadership experiences.
- Exceptional personal qualities such as motivation, perseverance, emotional maturity, and resilience.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full funding for the total cost of attendance not covered by other financial aid.
- Tuition and mandatory academic fees.
- Accommodation and meal expenses.
- Books and study materials.
- Transportation costs.
- Additional personal and educational expenses where applicable.
Required Information
To apply for the scholarship, applicants should be prepared to provide:
- Personal profile information.
- Educational background and academic records.
- Responses to the required application questions.
- Any additional information requested during the online application process.
How to Apply
To apply for The Gates Scholarship (TGS) 2027:
- Visit the official scholarship application portal.
- Create a personal profile account.
- Complete the required profile and educational information.
- Answer all mandatory application questions.
- Submit your completed application before the deadline.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: July 15, 2026
- Semi-Final Phase: December 2026 – January 2027
- Selection Phase: April 2027
- Award Notification: July – September 2027
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