Why You Need to Apply for The Gates Scholarship

     I am working on a putting together a workshop that encourages current high school seniors to apply for The Gates Scholarship and I keep coming back to the question that any students might be asking themselves: why should I apply?  This is my answer. 

     The Gates Scholarship is a fantastic scholarship as it will allow you to earn an undergraduate degree debt free, but even applying for the scholarship means more than that. If a student meets the qualifications of the scholarship, then they should apply, because why not? It's free- take the risk, take a chance.  It'll take you at most  two hours to complete the initial phase of the application. Everyone and anyone who meets the qualifications outlined below should create an account and apply for the Gates Scholarship (deadline September 15, 2017) because perhaps you'll be chosen and will be able to pursue your dream of going to college without  worrying about finances. 

      Don't let doubts stop you from rolling the dice and betting on yourself, because you might just be selected as a winner for this prestigious scholarship. So why not apply today?

      Still not convinced? Check out our FB page for details on upcoming Gates Scholarship Information Sessions which will be hosted in Columbus in the coming weeks. Attend to learn about the Gates Scholarship and how to apply. 

To apply, a student must:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national or permanent resident
• A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

 Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

Application Deadline September 15, 2017

More information can be found at: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship