Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) - Get Involved vs Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Comparing two elite interdisciplinary opportunities. Both are scholarships for high school students.
| Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) - Get Involved | Davidson Fellows Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 1 — Elite | Tier 1 — Elite |
| Type | Scholarship | Scholarship |
| Organization | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / Gates Millennium Scholars Program | Davidson Institute for Talent Development |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 3-5% (extremely competitive) | Extremely competitive; estimated 1-3% acceptance rate (specific data not publicly disclosed) |
| Applicants | Estimated 50,000-80,000+ applications annually | Hundreds of applicants annually across all categories (exact number not publicly disclosed) |
| Deadline | — | — |
| Award | — | $100,000 |
| Cost to Apply | Free | Free |
| US Only | Yes | Yes |
| Grades | High school seniors and current college freshmen/sophomores (varies by year) | Must be in high school or younger (any grade level acceptable as long as under 18) |
| College Impact | Gates Millennium Scholars is viewed as ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS scholarships by college admissions officers and employers. Being named a GMS Scholar significantly enhances college applications (tho... | Davidson Fellows is viewed with extremely high regard by college admissions officers at top universities. Winning or being named a finalist demonstrates exceptional achievement and intellectual capabi... |