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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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Scholarships for Georgia
GTEG Program
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
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 a U.S. citizen or national of the U.S. or have evidence from INS of eligible permanent resident alien status. They must be an undergraduate student 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, complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP). Each participating college sets application deadline dates for each school term. The complete list of eligible institutions are available in 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.
Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships
Due: 2/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships are one of the most unique in the country. These scholarships will be awarded to students from the greater Chattanooga area who are theologically and biblically conservative, and who are seeking to continue their education in Christian service work at a theological seminary, Bible college, or graduate school. Specifically, the student will be focusing on classes or master's degrees that will prepare them for vocational Christian service work. This includes Master's of Divinity, Master's of Theology, master's degree in biblical counseling, missions, worship music or other fields for Christian service work. It also includes students who are participating in continuing education to assist in their bi-vocational Christian service work. The committee does not consider applications for doctoral programs. Applicants must submit three references: an academic reference from someone who knows you as a student and how you work in an educational setting; a church reference from someone from your local church staff who can speak to your gifts and your call to vocational ministry; and a personal reference from someone who knows you, truly knows you, and can speak to you as a person. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the scholarship and the required materials, especially the essays required.
GPSM Grant
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$18,000
The Georgia Public Safety Memorial (GPSM) Grant program provides non-repayable grants to eligible Georgia residents who are dependent children of Georgia Public Safety Officers (law enforcement officer, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, Highway Emergency Response Operator, or prison guard) who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. The amount of the award covers the cost of attendance at any eligible Georgia public or private college or university or public technical college. The student applicant must be the natural or adopted child of a public safety officer who meets the eligibility requirements of the Georgia Student Finance Authority and the Georgia Board of Public Safety on the date of the accident or event from which death or permanent disability resulted. The GPSM Grant is payable during the normal academic year, and also during the summer term. Recipients are eligible for a maximum of 8 semesters or 12 quarters of attendance. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or classified as an eligible permanent resident alien. Applicants must complete Part A of this application and forward it to the school they plan to attend. The financial aid office at their institution will complete Part B and forward their application to GSFA. The complete list of eligible institution is in the scholarship's website. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission for more information about the award and the state requirements.
Otis A. Brumby Jr. Community Newspaper Scholarship
Due: 3/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Otis A. Brumby Jr. Community Newspaper Scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in print journalism. Priority will be given to applicants from Cobb County. Parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or the applicant must be a resident of the state for three years. Individual need of the applicant must be established. Family income is among those factors considered. A prior interest in newspaper journalism of the applicant must also be established. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor, and/or a Georgia Press Association member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.
Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Preference will be given to students of electronics, communications, or related fields at any institution in Georgia or Alabama. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
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.
Helen James Brewer Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
Amount Varies
The Helen James Brewer Scholarship will be awarded to a student who must be enrolled in the study of English history and literature or Southern history and literature and must be a member or former member of the CofC or a member of the UDC who resides in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. Undergraduate scholarships are available either until the student completes the degree or a maximum of 4 years, whichever comes first. Applicants must be the lineal (direct) descendant of an eligible Confederate (that is, one who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, or Civil Service or who gave Material Aid to the Cause). Only members of UDC or CofC may apply on the record of collateral ancestors. Applicants must be endorsed by the Chapter President and the Chapter Second Vice President, Division President and by the Division Second Vice President. GED and recent SAT/ACT scores will be accepted without GPA if the applicant is not a high school graduate. Applicants must attend college or university in the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United Daughters of the Confederacy for more information about the scholarship and the application process.
Greenhouse Scholars Program
Due: Varies
Amount Varies
Eligible students must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution and demonstrate financial need, with an annual household income no greater than $80,000. They must possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest in and commitment to their community. The first round of the application process consists of collecting eligibility and demographic information, as well as a short answer response. Submission deadline is on November 21, 2023. The second round requires applicants to submit their transcript, test scores (with exception), additional demographic information, two letters of recommendation, their FAFSA Student Aid Report, short answer responses, and an essay response. This opens on September 8, 2023 and closes on December 1, 2023. For the third round, semi-finalists will be invited to create and submit a short video response. Submission starts on January 10, 2024, with the deadline of January 24, 2024. For the fourth round, finalists will be invited to submit updated transcripts, test scores (optional), a headshot, college acceptance status, other scholarship awards statuses, and to schedule an interview. This opens early March 2024, with a deadline of April 4, 2024. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
William C. Rogers Scholarship
Due: 3/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The William C. Rogers Scholarship is granted by the Georgia Press Educational Foundation to students of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or the applicant must be a resident of the state for three years. Individual need of the applicant must be established. Family income is among those factors considered. A prior interest in newspaper journalism of the applicant must also be established. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor, and/or a Georgia Press Association member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.
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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