Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Gates Millennium Scholars

This scholarship is for students who will enroll for the first time at a US accredited college or university in the fall of 2015 as full-time, degree-seeking, first-year students. To qualify, applicants must be African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; have a 3.3 GPA; and be US citizens. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. The scholarship amount is determined based on financial need, tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for the academic year, as well as the availability of grants and other scholarships reported on the financial aid award letter. See website for further details.

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Jan. 14, 2015

More info: http://www.gmsp.org/

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; 3.3 GPA, demonstrated leadership, qualify for and receive a Pell Grant (determined by submission of FAFSA in January 2014 )

Requirements: Nominating form from professional educator based on outstanding academic qualifications; likely to succeed in math, science, education, engineering or library science; strong leadership potential and demonstrated commitment to community service. Recommender form from adult familiar with non - academic, community and work leadership activities.

Award: Covers all unmet financial needs to attend college

Deadline: Jan. 15, 2014

More info: http://www.gmsp.org/