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What are Georgia scholarships?
Georgia scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Georgia or looking to go to school in Georgia. Georgia scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Georgia scholarships
Before you apply for Georgia scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Georgia scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Georgia scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Georgia scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Georgia scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Georgia scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$550
The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program (GTEG) encourages students to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia by providing assistance towards educational costs. The GTEG program is non-need-based funding. To be eligible, students must be U.S. citizens or nationals of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status. They must be an underGraduate Students in a program of study leading to a college degree; and meet the eligible postsecondary institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy. Students have two options when applying for the GTEG. They may complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP). Each participating college sets application deadline dates for each school term. The complete list of eligible institutions is available on the scholarship's page. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission for more information about the award and the state requirements.
HOPE Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that provides assistance towards the cost of tuition at eligible public and private Georgia postsecondary institutions. An eligible student must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a USG, TCSG or eligible private HOPE eligible college or university in Georgia. HOPE Scholars must be enrolled in an undergraduate major or program of study (associate or bachelor's degree). A minimum of six hours per semester or quarter of enrollment required for eligibility. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Velma Taylor Wells Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Velma Taylor Wells Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available to students majoring in history education and enrolled in or just completed TOSS (SSED 4413 and 4414). One student will be selected and awarded for the fall semester and one for the spring by the selection committee.
Flanigan Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2026
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Flanigan scholarship is a four-year scholarship for Georgia residents with preference given to graduates of Atlanta Public Schools. The number of awards varies per year and will be awarded based on financial need. Students must submit two letters of recommendation with one letter coming from the student's current school.
Emory University George W. Jenkins Scholarship
Due: 1/1/2026
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is a four-year scholarship offered to first-year Emory students based on academic merit, financial need, and a sincere interest in service and enhancing community engagement. Recipients receive 8 semesters of funding. Applicants must be graduating from a high school within an eligible state. Students who will apply for admission at Emory university are required to submit two letters of recommendation from their core-area academic teachers. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
10 Women of Hope Scholarship
Due: 2/28/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The 10 Women of Hope Scholarship is open to currently enrolled students who are residents of Cobb County, Georgia. The applicant must be a single parent to a child under the age of 19. Recipients of this scholarship must participate in one volunteer opportunity with the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation or their scholarship will be forfeited.
Parkway Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Due: 11/8/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$500
The Parkway Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is available to students from Health Sciences or Nursing Programs. The applicant must be Douglas Co. Resident. The scholarship application deadline for Fall 2024 is July 12, 2024, for the Spring 2025 is November 8, 2024, and the Summer 2025 is March 28, 2025.
Star Foundation Scholarship
Due: 11/8/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$500
The Star Foundation Scholarship is open to students from Haralson County and Cleburne or Randolph counties in Alabama residents. The scholarship application deadline for Fall 2024 is July 12, 2024, for the Spring 2025 is November 8, 2024, and the Summer 2025 is March 28, 2025.
Dr. Anil Yadav, MD Scholarship
Due: 2/28/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,000
The Dr. Anil Yadav, MD Scholarship is available to students currently enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College. Applicants must be residents of Pickens County, Georgia. First priority is given to students enrolled in any Health Sciences program. Recipients of this award must participate in one volunteer opportunity with the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation or this scholarship will be forfeited.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Georgia scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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