Sponsored by The Gates Scholarship
Full unmet cost of attendance (last-dollar award)(estimated)
September 15, 2026 (in 53 days)
The Gates Scholarship covers whatever cost of attendance is left after other financial aid for Pell-eligible high school seniors headed to a four-year degree program. It is highly selective, looking for students in the top of their graduating class with strong leadership and personal success skills. Applicants need a minimum 3.3 weighted GPA and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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Information last verified July 23, 2026.
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Need-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors headed to a four-year college, requiring academic excellence and leadership potential.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
20 four-year scholarships worth $40,000 for Black high school seniors who show academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
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