Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is delighted to invite students to apply for The Gates Scholarship 2020 from exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.
There are various Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation scholarships and internships for international students. Apart from the university-based scholarships, there are many other opportunities made available by the foundation.
However, the Bill Gates and Melinda scholarship is for the students who are ready to pursue a full-time four-year degree program at the US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
About Bill & Melinda Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty.
What You Need To Know
The Gates Scholarship is highly competitive and selective.
Also, beginning in 2018, the Bill and Melinda foundation will award 300 top student leaders every year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation as well as providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Level/Field of Study
The Bill and Melinda scholarship is open to high school seniors to undertake an undergraduate study in any field of their choice.
Host Nationality
You can only receive and use the Gates scholarship award in the USA.
Meanwhile, if you are an international student and you wish to study in the united state of America, check out the best scholarships obtainable for study in the United States of America
Eligible Nationality
Although the Gates scholarship seeks minority and people of race, only US citizen, national, or permanent resident are eligible for the scholarship.
However, you can if you wish to study outside your home country, you can see these Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.
NOTE: Our Scholarship Award Winning Ebook (worth $50) is up for grab, if you’re reading this article, you stand a chance to win one of our Scholarship Ebooks. Get the E-book for free by dropping your thought on the article in the comment box.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Melinda and Gates Foundation scholarship will receive funding for the full cost of attendance which is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Note, however, that the cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
Who is Eligible for Bill Gates and Melinda scholarship?
You may be eligible for the Gates Foundation scholarship as an international student through FAFSA eligibility, however, to be fully eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
Gates Scholarship Ideal Candidate
While you hope to win the Gate and Melinda scholarship award, the foundation requires you to have certain qualities.
An ideal candidate will have:
How can I apply for the Gates Foundation Scholarship?
Applying for the Bill Gates scholarship 2020 is not difficult.
All you have to do is visit the Gates scholarship official website and click on the “Apply Now!” button on the top right corner.
However, you would have to create an account with the Gates Scholarship.
You can sign up and begin your application process by hitting the button below:
Scholarship Deadline and Important Dates
The application for the Gates Scholarship by the Gates and Melinda Foundation 2019 is has ended. The application portal opens July 15, and it accepts applications from interested applicants until September 15.
Please don’t hesitate to apply now!
Meanwhile, here are some important dates to keep in mind:
For more information about the Gates Scholarship, tap the button below:
FAQ | Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship 2020
Who is Eligible to Apply for the Gates Scholarship?
To apply for the Gates scholarship, students must be:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US-accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
What is Pell-eligibility?
Pell-eligibility is calculated by the U.S. Department of Education after a student submits the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is based on family contribution, status as a full-time student, and the student’s academic plans.
The household income of Pell-eligible students varies. In recent years, 99% of Pell-eligible students came from households with income of $80,000 or less per year.
For more information regarding Pell-eligibility, visit the FAFSA4caster by clicking here.
At what grade level are students eligible to apply? Must they be high school seniors?
The application is only open to high school seniors.
I completed and passed a General Education Development (GED) test. Am I eligible for The Gates Scholarships?
No. Students who have a GED diploma instead of a high school diploma are not eligible to apply for The Gates Scholarship.
Although we are unable to assist you, we hope the following websites may be helpful: www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, and www.fedmoney.org.
Can The Gates Scholarship be used for any major?
Yes. There are no restrictions on major. The program funds the completion of a bachelor’s degree in the Scholar’s choice of major.
Are there restrictions on the institutions a student can attend?
Yes. A student must attend a US-accredited, four-year, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
Does the scholarship allow a student to enroll in an Associate’s Degree program at a community college, and then transfer to a four-year institution?
No. The Gates Scholarship is only awarded to high school seniors who matriculate in a four-year program, directly after graduating from high school, without interruption.
Is a student eligible for The Gates Scholarship if s/he is enrolled, full-time, in a four-year program at a community college?
Yes. However, the student must show evidence that s/he will enroll full-time as a freshman, in a four-year, bachelor’s degree program at a community college.
If I am selected as a Scholar and need to take a year off from school, would that affect my scholarship funding?
Scholarship recipients will receive funding for a maximum of five years of study, with the expectation that s/he will complete a bachelor’s degree during that period.
However, should the need arise, a student may seek approval to defer the next period of study, for up to one year. No scholarship funds would be disbursed to the student for that period.
We encourage students on deferment to work with The Gates Scholarship Scholar Advocates, and to utilize on-campus academic support services, to remain engaged and to help facilitate re-enrollment and graduation
Does a Scholar qualify for funding if s/he plans to attend an accredited, not-for-profit, private or public university in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Students can attend a US-accredited, not-for-profit, private or public university in Puerto Rico.
What will I need to do to remain eligible for The Gates Scholarship funding throughout my college tenure?
To remain eligible, you must submit:
A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to each academic year.
Transcripts showing that you are continuing to meet your institution’s academic requirements, at the beginning of each academic year.
Enrollment Verification forms dated the day after the start of each new term.
The Gates Scholarship Survey, when requested, every semester.
We Also Recommend:
Do you find this content helpful or do you have any question relating to the information we provided here? please kindly drop a comment on our comment box and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
SANTELLO IKA says
It will be a dream come true for me
If I am part of the chosen few.
KOLIO Issindo says
Hello, am Issindo KOLIO from Papua New Guinea, one of the small country in Pacific region. We share boarder with Indonesia and its north of Australia. I am a current 3rd year student at the University of Papua New Guinea studying Chemistry in the school of natural and physical science. It will be my pleasure if I have given the opportunity to study Aviation and live in USA under Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship awards scheme for international students.
Thank you in advance for your time and attention.
TRENOU Midjimawu situ says
C’est avec une immense joie que je découvre cet site. Merci pour les informations et je vous encourage à faire plus d’avantage.
Ma question est de savoir s’ il y a un âge limite pour postuler? Encore une fois merci.
Kebede abera says
Iam from Ethiopia iam interested very much to learn if you give me fully scholarship God bless you
John K. Weetor says
This is another opportunity for me to archive quality education,
Because I am very poor to sponsor myself in the undergraduate program. I am very Glad and thankful to God who is my helper in life.
Bolis matthew says
I want to study
Bolis matthew says
I want to study but I need a help
Mahdi says
Hi I’m Mahdi Hussaini and I didn’t graduated can I improve my education
Munyaneza cyprien says
I am cyprienMunyaneza,i am Rwandan
If possible i want to study in canada
Anderson says
I am Anderson
From Angola
I have 27 year old
Single
Foday Kamara says
I will be grateful if my dream comes true to study in Canada my name is Foday Kamara I am 26 year old my contact number is +224657397438.
Abu Sahr Samura says
I am very happy for this opportunity African , provided if it’s a real and not false.
Asma cabdi cali says
I want to scholarship master
Bundor Emmanuel s says
I am Emmanuel s Bundor, from Liberia am a high school graduate. I am very much interested in this schoolaship .l want to improve my life status.
I will be greatful if l am considered.
Thanks.
Kelvin wambua says
I need surely scholarship
Stephen Gaye says
Hello I’m Stephen Gaye, from Monrovia,Liberia West Africa.
I will like to thank Mr. Gates for this great humaniterian aid that he has established through out the globe.
I highly appreciate you sir and I pray that you continue the work with good health and long life.
I also want to say thanks to the Scholarship team for being there for Mr . Gates in his endeavors may God bless you all.
Rambabu Kushwaha says
I’m from Nepal and wanted to pursue my higher study in the field of cardiology at USA. Is there any scholarshi program for it after +2 Science from PCB????
Rambabu Kushwaha says
I’m from Nepal and wanted to pursue my higher study in the field of cardiology at USA. Is there any scholarshi program for it????
Moussa Diallo says
Une bonne initiative de mettre en place ces genres d’outy pour permettra aux nouvi bacheliers et étudiants d’avoir la bonne information concernant les bourses d’études.En tout cas respect
Felicien M'BOUKE says
It’s excellent your site with the possibility to apply for scholarships. Thank you to all those organizations that are willing to offer these opportunities.
Mark says
Everything is possible I believe
badejo omotayo sodiq says
glad to know able this site today.
worldscholarshipforum.com says
Incarcerate someone’s superintend over at dozing note an main incentive in behalf of you. worldscholarshipforum.com
http://bit.ly/2NIprZ5
Edwin Davis says
Hello my name is Edwin j. Davis, I am studying Environmental Science at the Barshell University College, locate in Monrovia liberia. I want to be grateful to the brain bind this scholarship program, for making education to remains the key for transforming our world to make it a better place.
Albert Adejoh Ayegba says
It will be very helpful to candidates lime myself whose sponsors are poor to aford, good work
NICHOLAS SSEMUJU says
am eligible, and it would be more than a dream getting the scholarship
By the way i thnk its awesome extending a hand, its a beautiful project
Robert Baluku Ndughutha says
We by school material to our siblings in need and we give a pigs to whoever needs if you are our member
Dear friend we need your support. Thanks
Ruth M.Blie says
Hello my name is Ruth M. Blie i am a LIberia ,i am also a High School Graduate. It is my deepest dream to study abroad and become a Lawyer.
Felicia Fierti says
Hello I am Felicia from Ghana and a senior high school graduate in the year 2013. Please am I qualify for this scholarship?
Arely says
I am plan to apply. Thank you for the updates! I wish luck to all the other seniors that are applying as well!
Allison S. Pridgen says
As the College, Career, & Military Coordinator at Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro NC, this article has provided a wealth of scholarship information! Although our students are unable to apply for many that are available, there are others that they do qualify for! Many thanks for the opportunity!
Bernard Peter senesie says
thanks for the opportunity
Mizero Francis says
Hello, I am Mizero Francis from Malawi. I graduated at secondary school in 2013. Am I eligible to apply?
Agnes says
I wish to apply for the scholarship what is guarantee
AG Mark Othniel says
I’m grateful for this life transforming study scholarship. I am African especially from monrovia, liberia, will I be eligible for enrollments
Okafor Emmanuel Chibuike says
Good day and thank you so much for the update I am a student currently studying welding and fabrication in a monotechnic here in Nigeria pls is there any scholarship in my field of study currently available
McNeiley Bendaüer Pierre says
Hello,
I’m McNeiley Bendaüer Pierre from Haiti. So I would love you to know that i really have a passion for learning abroad to start a bright future and improve many more lives after getting it completed and coming back here.
I have been done with my haitian baccalaureate grades since 2012 but due to financial means that prevent me from accepting.
I would please to consider my request for your scholarship and i am looking forward to knowing more about it surely.
Bendaüer
Regards
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Pierre
When you click on the link below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/gates-scholarship/
You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
Scholarship by country
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/
Scholarship by Subject
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/
Opportunities for Undergraduates / Graduates
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/opportunities-for-undergraduategraduates/
Study Abroad Scholarships
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
serkalem Shera says
it is very good and perefect for all ethiopia and ather counter i think or i hope learn in that of america or ather counter please call me 0937316952
emial aderss serkalemshera@yahoo.com
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Shera
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/geology-scholarships/
You can browse through any of the listed scholarship categories for more scholarship opportunities;
Scholarship by country
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-countries/
Scholarship by Subject
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/
Opportunities for Undergraduates / Graduates
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/opportunities-for-undergraduategraduates/
Study Abroad Scholarships
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
Joseph says
I’m Joseph from Tanzania a degree holder based on Bachelor of science in Education. I am interested with such sponsorship and if you could consider my request I wish I could pursue second degree related on information and technology issue ,Thank you sir/Madame
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Joseph
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, on each of the scholarships, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/scholarships-by-suject/information-management-technology-scholarships/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/masters-scholarships/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
jerethy joy tala says
hi maam good day!!
im jerethy joy tala I want to apply your scholarship foundation,I stop schooling for reason about financial support ,please do help me maam and I promise I will give my all efforts to do school good,
hope you can help me
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Joy
You are just in the right place but please be aware that we don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them.
When you click on the link below, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/gates-scholarship/
Good luck as you apply!
Kindly fall back to us for more information.
Roland G.Saywula says
I’m Roland G.Saywula from Liberia l want your foundation to please considered me to get admission into your scholarship program. I’m High school graduated for some years now but due to some problem and financial issue I have not been able to obtain college degree yet. Sir/Madame please considered my require as I look farward to hear from your office soon.
Covenant Ugochi says
Dear Roland
We don’t offer these scholarships but give information about them. So, kindly follow the instruction below and get a chance to win a scholarship.
When you click on the link below, there is a link that will direct you where to get the application form. Kindly choose the scholarship you are eligible for and apply.
http://worldscholarshipforum.com/gates-scholarship/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/?s=college+scholarship
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/20182019-fully-funded-scholarships-apply-now/
https://worldscholarshipforum.com/category/study-abroad/
Good luck as you apply!
You can fall back to us for more information.
HENRY AGUISANDA says
I am HENRY AGUISANDA from PHILIPPINES i want to apply a scholarships from BILL AND MELINDA GATES foundation because i want to pursue a college degree about information and technology. i am a one-legged guy in short i am a disabled person.. i want to pursue this information and technology studies beacause i want to have work and because i am a poor guy here in the PHILIPPINES and no one helps me to have a study here.. hoping for your kind and consideration.. please help me maam/ sir…
mekuriyaw mekonnen says
I am graduated with BA Degree in Sociology and social work from Adama Science and
Technology University.
Hence, I request you to consider my application for the position as per my qualification and let
me know your kind response as your earliest convenience.