<p>The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America’s top students who may be eligible for this prestigious award. Please read the following information and forward <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl1362.thegatesscholarship.org%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.1K7lxD2Z24VY8TCYhDelgAOElG-2Bt7PM-2FA3iAaFwyXNk-3DtOOq_umkEmIRpcOZu4x3xo5onUOKrx4cpMHNzXytS9WsNA-2B8Q6QiJ-2FPZaJC6pCpkF-2Bhhg7Q2qN6oz4P-2Fk4yXjUgS-2BpHR9MN9h7lyoAcgNEmjVZrPrZB5m4irdzOTsZsMox4AUFnq6jKx-2Fx9f5-2B5T-2BeJyEKCfNtXEHTF-2FF-2B6E8xqTBgg6qB3Ip8smXiXhtVRq8oz5NJCA5ZiwgdzCn8zyxEMINxts5MmUm3qVBUH-2FAsZ5LI9OhJSTGQArLaZ78cfyb4ra8zWmAtVvKj6EpZ6WYlg59r6Trez5bLPYqqmY1L5lL1-2B9cWXIG03pMDBuOqwEXoLe1FrRLPnSUeWs6PJTjCHLlZYuC-2FFhS80hI4qCLDE1Z6pux0chyQIrRlygsb0rQ-2Bbx9HhbHpx0CvNfdG0ACEkSjZx5gUPHKmTlf3NaEZhtrlUCUsAyDMrJZFiMUcnoZp1wAmdgEIxzjJAngxyshiXG-2B2ND7t9tPMwnntfRXQfdkyHc8B6gLxqjxXcu-2BpEfzbRfujdVWiNTx2qkvo9OBhPf8EbJSN1Sjd7jriRNpr8Ao5-2FhTOfSsTCHTb1vJ2empGcjxMgUl-2BxCAh-2FEYM61alEyCXFBxxQA906bBDSfDKpp-2FjrGfUA4Wlz72DKSNanZDcaNPrVsgiKJ5Hhl4nN0bsCoTUeBLKLbnTieAJPmnMPIzUa4HuI69SZiEU68j0usrWOwySrYlv8cICtJP7mbyDKC5PhbtgA24tBej1AYcodIhbv4Eiil1ageK8n6Z20rteZqgUga2KNdy38NG38iquVi32XZhUKAqzsHD-2B0nmxlc2l4seMoW0XNzFynYnZnu5hWUy5xbchcMri177tJp9o9n4Z9SgOvVFaFM76Ksn0HCicab-2Fw1npbHUXxjo95LAbB3dunmxO0l3yGDdH0e2wYrY3rJNKhpwXK58yGCXh6ZMPtIEGUepVIUp9yzCdU67sn9R36mkisCs8vefiUjpwn5t8UMS-2FKz9rRs9uPocrOqvYjgs-3D&data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C7df78e3e4b114284436608ddd9ac1f20%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638906055469698112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v%2BvmOiqcAlB5%2FXReCL03gdKfCWso1WtYCgN4JmrKAyc%3D&reserved=0">The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet</a> to any students in your network who may qualify.<br/>Additionally, we encourage you to share this opportunity via social media using the following post: <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl1362.thegatesscholarship.org%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.1K7lxD2Z24VY8TCYhDelgEm3QRb3fhpXCmV5eZJi1EY-3DzznI_umkEmIRpcOZu4x3xo5onUOKrx4cpMHNzXytS9WsNA-2B8Q6QiJ-2FPZaJC6pCpkF-2Bhhg7Q2qN6oz4P-2Fk4yXjUgS-2BpHR9MN9h7lyoAcgNEmjVZrPrZB5m4irdzOTsZsMox4AUFnq6jKx-2Fx9f5-2B5T-2BeJyEKCfNtXEHTF-2FF-2B6E8xqTBgg6qB3Ip8smXiXhtVRq8oz5NJCA5ZiwgdzCn8zyxEMINxts5MmUm3qVBUH-2FAsZ5LI9OhJSTGQArLaZ78cfyb4ra8zWmAtVvKj6EpZ6WYlg59r6Trez5bLPYqqmY1L5lL1-2B9cWXIG03pMDBuOqwEXoLe1FrRLPnSUeWs6PJTjCHLlZYuC-2FFhS80hI4qCLDE1Z6pux0chyQIrRlygsb0rQ-2Bbx9HhbHpx0CvNfdG0ACEkSjZx5gUPHKmTlf3NaEZhtrlUCUsAyDMrJZFiMUcnoZp1wAmdgEIxzjJAngxyshiXG-2B2ND7t9tPMwnntfRXQfdkyHc8B6gLxqjxXcu-2BpEfzbRfujdVWiNTx2qkvo9OBhPf8EbJSN1Sjd7jriRNpr8Ao5-2FhTOfSsTCHTb1vJ2empGcjxMgUl-2BxCAh-2FEYM61alEyCXFBxxQA906bBDSfDKpp-2FjrGfUA4Wlz72DKSNanZDcaNPrVsgiKJ5Hhl4nN0bsCoTUeBLKLbnTieAJPmnMPIzUa4HuI69SZiEU68j0usrWOwySrYlv8cICtJP7mbyDKC5PhbtgA24tBej1AYcodIhbv4Eiil1ageK8n6Z20rteZqgUga2KNdy38NG38iquVi32XZhUKAqzsHD-2B0nmxlc2l4seMoW0XNzFynYnZnu5hWUyd2WWBqENVC6PcR-2Bcv7tQhqF-2BASnM7LYhNSGWVvxzFG3c8MuiEAV14Ar6SFH31t9Hs6mSzEZC6OoTKEu0x8dKktsCZ-2B44BzgmUOlJ73Yup7uJ-2BPu-2BtxWvAsz3UCnitIeKHmtiqIdh0nwqWthLsN6C856zVKJ6qsnD9BgHL3r9rw4-3D&data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C7df78e3e4b114284436608ddd9ac1f20%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638906055469729087%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=M1pTirIHSv6TGMMmA8sKFpwzle%2FP3Vj67u8XfNiXQOY%3D&reserved=0">2025 The Gates Scholarship Social Media Post</a>.<br/> <b>About The Gates Scholarship</b></p><p>The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.</p><p>Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and housing and food, and may include additional personal costs.</p><p>TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.</p><p><b>Eligibility requirements: </b></p><ul><li>A high school senior</li><li>Pell-eligible</li><li>A US citizen or permanent resident</li><li>In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><b>An ideal candidate will also have: </b></p><ul><li>An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)</li><li>Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)</li><li>Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)</li></ul><p><b>Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.</b><br/></p><p>For additional information, <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl1362.thegatesscholarship.org%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3Du001.1K7lxD2Z24VY8TCYhDelgJoSstGPMZQRN3mjD41nrD4wBaGev99-2B1UdBxSCmREV-2BxHtC_umkEmIRpcOZu4x3xo5onUOKrx4cpMHNzXytS9WsNA-2B8Q6QiJ-2FPZaJC6pCpkF-2Bhhg7Q2qN6oz4P-2Fk4yXjUgS-2BpHR9MN9h7lyoAcgNEmjVZrPrZB5m4irdzOTsZsMox4AUFnq6jKx-2Fx9f5-2B5T-2BeJyEKCfNtXEHTF-2FF-2B6E8xqTBgg6qB3Ip8smXiXhtVRq8oz5NJCA5ZiwgdzCn8zyxEMINxts5MmUm3qVBUH-2FAsZ5LI9OhJSTGQArLaZ78cfyb4ra8zWmAtVvKj6EpZ6WYlg59r6Trez5bLPYqqmY1L5lL1-2B9cWXIG03pMDBuOqwEXoLe1FrRLPnSUeWs6PJTjCHLlZYuC-2FFhS80hI4qCLDE1Z6pux0chyQIrRlygsb0rQ-2Bbx9HhbHpx0CvNfdG0ACEkSjZx5gUPHKmTlf3NaEZhtrlUCUsAyDMrJZFiMUcnoZp1wAmdgEIxzjJAngxyshiXG-2B2ND7t9tPMwnntfRXQfdkyHc8B6gLxqjxXcu-2BpEfzbRfujdVWiNTx2qkvo9OBhPf8EbJSN1Sjd7jriRNpr8Ao5-2FhTOfSsTCHTb1vJ2empGcjxMgUl-2BxCAh-2FEYM61alEyCXFBxxQA906bBDSfDKpp-2FjrGfUA4Wlz72DKSNanZDcaNPrVsgiKJ5Hhl4nN0bsCoTUeBLKLbnTieAJPmnMPIzUa4HuI69SZiEU68j0usrWOwySrYlv8cICtJP7mbyDKC5PhbtgA24tBej1AYcodIhbv4Eiil1ageK8n6Z20rteZqgUga2KNdy38NG38iquVi32XZhUKAqzsHD-2B0nmxlc2l4seMoW0XNzFynYnZnu5hWUyG0swd61-2BCpjtIXy3Mv9BOm6XvlnLFVEbc8k4fhcNd9xIX-2Fl4OFDq-2F80qtZzIQJ0rET6-2BBRYsFAp1mYv3gRW6gCjmUE2zag4cG46nMXU6T10-2FzaYno37mHBiWKNnKo-2Bvc1ZLycu455Vs6p7bLedaMjMOM4u6Upbvnyj4eTdZRC9A-3D&data=05%7C02%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C7df78e3e4b114284436608ddd9ac1f20%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C638906055469751476%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LIFqdr6IP%2Ff9mZwl2Mw84kkXN3jQ1n3%2FB%2F9ZV7pgwaI%3D&reserved=0">please visit our website</a>.<br/></p>
