Gates is only for AA, Native American; Hispanic or Pacific Islanders. Sorry, I didn’t realize you didn’t qualify.
Does this qualify Pink as a URM for Gates purposes?
I believe she Is Somalian but is an american citizen.
@GA2012MOM I’m Somali American. I dont qualify? Doesnt that make me African American (black)??
Oh, sorry, I confused you with another poster. Yes, you would be eligible. I don’t link the correct site earlier, it is gmsp.org
UPDATE: You were all interested in knowing whether my dad’s employer would help out with college tuition, the answer is YES (only for bachelors degree though, not masters) 
My dad said they’ll cover any tuition costs that may dad isn’t able to pay, what a relief! Now I can stop worrying about financial aid.
So, that obviously means I won’t apply for the gates scholarship as my dad’s employer is essentially providing us the same service.
To add on, they’ll also cover a % of the total tuition*.
*Tuition not the COA, my dad will need to pay completely for accommodation, personal expenses, book fees etc.
Well there you go. Now…just find an affordable school or three where you will be accepted.