Gates Millennium Scholars Program
United Negro College Fund (UNCF) / Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Award Amount: $400,000
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Location: Not specified
Minimum GPA: 3.3
Grade Level: 12
Overview
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the program was created to reduce financial barriers for high-achieving minority students.