The Gates Scholarship 2027 Cohort is offered by The Gates Scholarship. The provider lists 15 September 2026 as the deadline for the 2027 award cycle; that date has passed despite a stale “Open” label. The provider status banner conflicts with its dated deadline; mark closed as of 5 October 2026.
Gates Scholarship at a glance
- Provider: The Gates Scholarship
- Destination: United States
- Level: Undergraduate
- Eligibility: High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree.
- Funding: Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation.
- Status: The provider lists 15 September 2026 as the deadline for the 2027 award cycle; that date has passed despite a stale “Open” label.
Current call and application dates
The provider lists 15 September 2026 as the deadline for the 2027 award cycle; that date has passed despite a stale “Open” label. Historical call: 2027 cohort. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree. A Pakistani citizen may qualify only with US permanent residence plus Pell eligibility and the other criteria.
The provider status banner conflicts with its dated deadline; mark closed as of 5 October 2026.
Funding and costs
Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation. Not a fixed cash amount; college aid and FAFSA-derived need affect the award. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Review the current official programme page.
- Check the live eligibility and funding conditions.
- Prepare the documents required for the new call.
- Submit through the official application route.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gates Scholarship currently open for applications?
The provider lists 15 September 2026 as the deadline for the 2027 award cycle; that date has passed despite a stale “Open” label. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Gates Scholarship opportunity?
High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the Gates Scholarship award?
Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Not a fixed cash amount; college aid and FAFSA-derived need affect the award.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation. Not a fixed cash amount; college aid and FAFSA-derived need affect the award.
Other verified benefits
Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Not a fixed cash amount; college aid and FAFSA-derived need affect the award.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree.
High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree. A Pakistani citizen may qualify only with US permanent residence plus Pell eligibility and the other criteria.
Eligible countries
US citizens or permanent residents who are Pell-eligible.
Language requirements
Check the programme language rules.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Academic transcripts
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Review the current official programme page.
- Check the live eligibility and funding conditions.
- Prepare the documents required for the new call.
- Submit through the official application route.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gates Scholarship currently open for applications?
The provider lists 15 September 2026 as the deadline for the 2027 award cycle; that date has passed despite a stale “Open” label. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Gates Scholarship opportunity?
High school senior; Pell eligible; US citizen or permanent resident; weighted GPA at least 3.3/4.0; entering a qualifying four-year US degree. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the Gates Scholarship award?
Last-dollar coverage of full cost of attendance remaining after other financial aid and the Student Aid Index calculation. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Not a fixed cash amount; college aid and FAFSA-derived need affect the award.