Application Deadline
Award Type
Award Amount
Full cost of attendance
Eligibility
Description
Awarded to 300 Pell-eligible minority students per year to cover a student's expected cost of attendance to a university.
Scholars will receive funding that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution. Further support is provided to each scholar by engaging with them to ensure they have access to the resources and services they need, from their first to last day of classes, through graduation and the transition to their chosen careers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible:
- Entering first-year and transfer students.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Am I eligible for need-based aid? Learn more
Who is not eligible:
Continuing or graduate students
Ethnicity:
Students must be one of the following ethnicities:
- African-American
- American Indian/Alaska Native
- Asian & Pacific Islander American
- Hispanic America
Status:
- A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Pell-Eligible (determined by FASFA)
How to Apply
STEP 1
Apply through GatesScholarship.org
All scholarship materials and application instructions are available on the Gates Millenium website.
Deadline
Sept. 15
STEP 2
Apply for financial aid
Trinity University requires students to complete two financial aid applications to be considered for the full array of available resources:
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- The College Board’s CSS Profile
Deadline
FAFSA and CSS Profile applications open:
Oct 1.
Deadline for entering students:
Submit by your corresponding application deadline.
Deadline for continuing students:
Mar. 1 (FAFSA priority)
Important Details
Selection Criteria
An outstanding academic record in high school
(in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability
(as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Renewal Information
- Students must make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to maintain eligibility for financial aid.
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Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each academic year.
How Trinity Determines Eligibilty
Simple math!
Cost of Attendance - Expected Family Contribution = Demonstrated Financial Need
Contact
Application process and admission:
Visit the Gates help center for more information about this scholarship.
All other financial aid inquiries:
Student Financial Services
Northrup Hall, Room 108
210-999-8898
studentfinancialservices@trinity.edu