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The Gates Scholarship

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Full cost of attendance Deadline: September (annual)
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About this scholarship

A highly selective, full scholarship for outstanding minority high school seniors from low-income households, covering the full cost of attendance not met by other aid.

Details & eligibility

Award
Full cost of attendance
Type
Scholarship
Deadline
September (annual)
Level
High school senior
Field
All majors
Eligibility scope
National

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration and the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (CareerOneStop).

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