Bill Gates Announces 2012 Scholarship Program for Minority Students

Published: October 26, 2011

The Gates Millinium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college of university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their leadership program along with academic support throughout their college career.

The program, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide low-income minority students with an opportunity to complete a college education in any discipline area of interest.

The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, January 11, 2012. To apply, visit www.gmsp.org.

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