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About the Gates Scholarship Program 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the prestigious Gates Scholarship Program 2025. Established in 2017 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship offers a remarkable opportunity for students to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a US-accredited, not-for-profit college or university. The primary goal of this scholarship is to alleviate the financial burden on students and empower them to focus on their education.
Families with limited financial resources are strongly encouraged to guide their children in applying for the Gates Scholarship for the class of 2025. This scholarship does not impose any restrictions on the choice of major or field of study. The Gates Scholarship will comprehensively cover all expenses throughout the bachelor’s degree program.
Furthermore, aspiring applicants should mark their calendars for the announcement of the finalists, which is scheduled for April 2025. Successful recipients can anticipate the distribution of the grant in Fall 2025, marking the beginning of their academic journey with the peace of mind that financial barriers will not hinder their success.
Benefits of the Gates Scholarship Program 2025
The Gates Scholars will receive the full funding which includes:
- Tuition Fees
- Fees
- Room
- Board
- Books
- Transportation
- Other personal costs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students who come from low-income backgrounds.
- A high school senior.
- A student must plan to enrol full-time in a four-year undergraduate degree program.
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American.
- A US citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Good academic grades. A GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) is required.
Note: The Gates Scholarship requires proof of tribal enrollment for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be selected based on:
- outstanding academic record.
- Demonstrated leadership ability through extracurricular or other activities.
- Exceptional personal success skills such as motivation and emotional storytelling.
Required Documents
- A copy of most recent transcripts.
- Student Aid Report (SAR), once the FAFSA has been completed
- CSS Profile
- Headshot photo
- Resume
- Financial Aid Award Letter
- Letter of admission to a four-year bachelor’s degree program at a not-for-profit, private, or public university.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants need to visit the official website and sign up to create a TGS profile. After creating the profile, they should upload the required documents. For the application process, they can click on the official link provided to get started.
See also:
Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2025 At American University
The University Of East Anglia Scholarships for Nigerian Students
