The Gates Scholarship Program 2026

The Gates Scholarship Program 2026 in the USA offers a fully funded scholarship for high-achieving, low-income students to pursue a four-year bachelor's degree at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other personal costs for up to five years.

Fully funded for up to five years of undergraduate study, covering tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation and other personal costs.

Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in a four-year undergraduate degree program and Pell-eligible, US citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Applicants apply online through The Gates Scholarship website, creating a profile and submitting required documents.