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The Gates Scholarship 2026

Awarded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition+fees+books+Housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.

Eligible Courses

Any subject

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens or permanent residents of the US

Can Be Taken At

Any accredited US university

Provider

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Last Verified On

20 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be American citizens, national, or permanent residents.
  • Applicants must be high school seniors.
  • Applicants must be from at least one of these ethnicities:
    • African-Americans, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, or Hispanic Americans.
  • Applicants must have good academic standing, with a CGPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
  • Applicants must intend to attend full-time in a four-year degree program at a US-accredited, non-profit, private or public institution or university.

Application Process:

  • Eligible candidates must apply online for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

  •  Successful candidates will receive funding for the full cost of attendance which includes:
    • tuition,
    • fees,
    • room,
    • board,
    • books, and transportation,
    • and may include other personal costs.
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of The Gates Scholarship 2026 is 15 Sep, 2026.
  • The Gates Scholarship 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • The Gates Scholarship 2026 is offered for Any subject.
  • The Gates Scholarship 2026 is open for: Open to citizens or permanent residents of the US.
  • The Gates Scholarship 2026 is offered by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • The Gates Scholarship 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition+fees+books+Housing and food, and may include additional personal costs. .