Helping Students Fulfill Their Potential
The foundation awards scholarships to promising students who don't have the financial means to attend college. Read the descriptions below to see if you meet eligibility guidelines for one of the five scholarship programs we support.

D.C. Achievers Scholarship

The D.C. Achievers program provides college scholarships to select students in six Washington, D.C., high schools.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Through the Cambridge Scholarship, we are creating a network of international leaders to address issues of equity in health, technology, and learning.

Gates Millennium Scholarship

The Gates Millennium Scholarships provide tuition funding for outstanding low-income minority students.

Gates Public Service Law Scholarship

The Public Service Law Scholarships at the University of Washington Law School fund the education of students who pursue careers in public service law.

Washington State Achievers Scholarship

The Washington State Achievers program encourages schools to create cultures of high academic achievement and provides scholarships to select college-bound students.