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Seniors--apply now--deadline is September 15th!
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, 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.
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 food and housing, and may include additional personal costs.
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.
Eligibility requirements:
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
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
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.
*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.
An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PT.
For additional information, please visit our website
As a senior preparing to make post-secondary choices, student services has compiled the reference guide below and links to the left, which we hope will aid you in your college search and planning. In the A-Z Senior Post-Secondary Glossary of Terms, you will find an alphabetical list of terms that you may encounter during your college search. We have also included some dates and other EHS Class of 2024-specific information for your benefit.
Please know that we are here to help, and we look forward to helping you with your post-secondary planning.
---EHS Counselors
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School Counselor Email Address:
Last Names A-Dau: whitney.morberg@cherokeek12.net
Last Names Dav-Hug: alayna.petersen@cherokeek12.net
Last Names Huh-Mon: lisa.shull@cherokeek12.net
Last Names Moo-San: taylor.herman@cherokeek12.net
Last Names Sao-Z: lauren.watkins@cherokeek12.net