Bill Gates Scholarship Program has opened for undergraduate degrees for international students. Bill Gates offers 300 scholarships each year to talented students. So you can get admission to any degree program in USA institutions under the Bill Gates scholarship. The basic purpose of this scholarship program is to open educational opportunities for everyone. So students having any academic background can apply for these scholarships.
These scholarships are fully funded. Expenses of tuition fee, residence, books, board and transportation as well as other personal expenses will be covered by Bill Gates funding scholarships. Selected candidates will also study in a full-time BS degree program in the United States of America. However, you will only have to write your leadership qualities in the application form.
Bill Gates Scholarship Program 2021 Details:
Scholarship Level | Undergraduate Degree |
Country | United States |
Funded by | Bill Gates |
Coverage | Fully Funded |
Number of Scholarships | 300 |
Deadline | 15th September 2021 |
Selection Criteria for Bill Gates Scholarship 2021:
Selection criteria for Bill Gates scholarships are following:
- Interested candidates must be a high school senior
- Students should be from at least one of these ethnicities; African-American, American Indian as well as Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
- Students should also be Pell-eligible
- A US citizen, national, or also permanent resident
- Students should have a good academic background with at least of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Additionally, a student should plan to enrol full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US-accredited.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates will apply online through the link given below.
Ideal Candidates for Bill Gates Scholarship 2021:
An ideal candidate will have the following qualities.
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Benefits of Bill Gates Scholarships:
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
The cost of attendance is consist of tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation and may also personal costs.
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