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Gates Millennium Scholars
Gates Foundation · Due Mar 15
$40,00018% win rate6 hrs
1,200
EV Score

You're wasting time on scholarships you won't win.

0
Average student applies to 7 scholarships
0.3
Wins 0.3 scholarships on average
0+
Wastes 40+ hours

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Pre-filled: Gates Millennium Scholars — $40K award, 18% win rate, 6 hrs

Award Amount$40,000
Win Rate18%
Hours to Apply6 hrs
EV Score
1,200

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