How much money does the Gates Millennium Scholarship give?
The Millennium Scholarship is a maximum $10,000 award paid on a per-credit hour basis, up to 15 credits each semester. Millennium Scholars at a NSHE community college will receive $40 per credit hour. Students at a NSHE state college will receive $60 per credit hour.
How do you become a Gates Millennium Scholar?
To apply, 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.
Is Gates Millennium Scholarship ending?
By 2019, the scheduled end of the program, the $1 billion initiative will have helped more than 20,000 talented low-income students of color attend college, pursue their academic dreams, and embark upon their careers. Candidates for the GMS award must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States.
How many finalists are in the Gates Millennium Scholarship?
March 1st - 600 Finalists will be announced and invited to interview. April 20th - The 300 Gates Scholars will be announced.
How do I join the Gates Millennium Scholars Program?
To apply, 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.
Is the Gates Millennium Scholarship still available?
Gates Millennium Scholarship Application website: This program is now closed and replaced.
Who is eligible for the Gates Millennium Scholarship?
To meet the minimum qualifications for the scholarship award, applicants must be high school seniors with at least a cumulative 3.3 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale, eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university.