Gates Scholarship is a highly competitive, full-ride scholarship for outstanding minority students who have financial need and have demonstrated leadership ability and academic achievement.
The scholarship was established in 1999 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is awarded to students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the United States. Gates Scholars receive funding for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses, as well as mentoring and support services.