The 2011 Gates Millennium Scholars program selects 1,000 talented students to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.

Our program is more than a scholarship — it’s an opportunity to change your life! Putting in the effort now to apply can be a worthwhile experience for super special students like you!

To start your application, simply click on any of the links labeled GMS Application. Please take the time to read ALL of the eligibility criteria and instructions before beginning your application.

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

The deadline for all submission is January 10, 2011 at 11:59p.m. EST.

The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.

For details about TechBoston's supplemental application help for BPS seniors, please contact Eric Esteves (eesteves@techboston.org) or Jibril Solomon (jsolomon@techboston.org).