by Joshua Espinal |
Last Updated: August 17, 2023 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for Georgia students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This grants students various awards ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 to those interested in the field of engineering that display academic excellence, financial need, and have a background in community service. Applicants must reside in Georgia, enroll in an ABET program at a college/university. The deadline to apply is January 1st. More information here.
This awards $10,000 per year to disadvantaged African American/Black students that exemplify academic success and have an interest in global citizenship, public service, business entrepreneurship, or community engagement. Applicants must be graduating seniors, and identify as African American or Black. The deadline to apply is January 9th. More details here.
This awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. The deadline to apply is January 10th . More information here.
This ranges from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. This is given to a student who plans to pursue a career as a healthcare professional. The deadline to apply is January 19th . More info here.
This provides multiple scholarships that are to be determined based on need and academic ability. This is available to graduating seniors of NCSS and the deadline to apply is January 20th. Read more here.
This will award national scholarships worth $2000 each. This is for full-time graduating high school seniors with a 3.4 GPA, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in fall. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must be residents of of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The deadline is January 31st. More info here.
This gives a $1,000 Scholarship each year of college and there will be ten total recipients. This is available to Juniors of NCSS whose mother is not in the home; due to death or other circumstances, planning to attend college upon graduation. Students must also be a current resident of Georgia and priority is given to students whose guardian earns $50,000 or less annually. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Learn more here.
This is a one-time award of $1,000. This will be presented to one or more GCPS high school graduating senior(s) with a desire to pursue a profession in sports medicine, sports management, event planning, or similar related career. To be considered, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The deadline is January 31st. More info here.
February
This is for $1,000. This will be awarded to graduating seniors who currently attend a fully accredited public Georgia high school and will attend a fully accredited Georgia college or university within the next twelve months. Must have a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Read more here.
This is offered to high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four-year college on a full-time basis. Eligible applicants must reside in Southwest Georgia and be pursuing a career path in agriculture sciences, animal biology, chemistry, business, accounting, finance, communications, etc. with an interest in a career that is essential to sustaining infrastructure in rural communities. Two $1500 scholarships will be awarded to students who show a record of scholastic achievement and who, through their extracurricular activities, exemplify community spirit. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
This is for $2,000. Applicants must be a high school senior who has received an official letter of acceptance to a two- or four-year HBCU or a current dual enrollment student of an HBCU. Students must also be pursuing a career path in agriculture sciences, animal biology, chemistry, business, accounting, finance, communications, etc. with an interest in a career that is essential to sustaining infrastructure in our small towns and communities. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Download application here.
The purpose of this scholarship is to financially support students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or technical school. Two awards for $1,000 will be made annually. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating senior from high school(s) in the Newton County School System, Covington, Georgia. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More info here
This is for students pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of study. You must be a resident of Georgia, Kentucky or Tennessee as well. Applicants must be female and must demonstrate financial need and individual motivation. This organization gives three scholarships at $5,000. Freshman year is $1,250, and the scholarship may be renewable at $1,250 per year for three additional years if a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is maintained. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
To be considered, you must be pursuing a four-year degree in agricultural business/farm/livestock or ranch management or agricultural sales and marketing. Seventeen $1,000 scholarships will be given. In addition, seven scholarships are available to FFA members pursuing a two-year degree in agricultural business/farm/livestock or ranch management or agricultural sales and marketing to the states of Kansas; Kentucky; Nebraska; Ohio; Oklahoma; Texas; Alabama, Georgia or Florida. Applicants must also live on a family farm, exhibit strong leadership skills, financial need and demonstrate interest in managing a farm. The deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
This is a $2,000 scholarship. Selection will be based on the applicant’s record of extracurricular activities, scholastic achievement and demonstration of exceptional character in agriculture. Applicants must be high school seniors and plan to attend a two or four-year college on a full-time basis. Students must reside in Southwest Georgia and be pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Crop Production, Livestock Production, Crop & Soil Science, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture, or Agribusiness. The deadline for applications is February 1st. More details here.
This awards students $1,500 to those that are directly related to women that have served in the Armed Forces. Applicants must be directly related (son/daughter/grandchild/etc.), have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5, enroll into a college/university full time, submit a biographical sketch, letters of recommendation, personal letters, and a transcript. The deadline to apply is February 2nd. More details here.
These are awarded to students living in and around the Savannah River Valley and are renewable for the first four years of undergraduate study. The amount varies. To be eligible, you must be a High School Seniors, College Freshmen, College Sophomores, College Juniors and have residency in or near the Savannah River Valley. The deadline to apply is February 8th. Learn more here.
This provide need and merit based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Applicants must be from one of 18 counties in Georgia or South Carolina and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The Foundation awards individual annual scholarships that are renewable for the student’s first four years of undergraduate study. The scholarship fund is for $2,500 and the application deadline is February 8th. Learn more here.
This helps provide support for graduating high school seniors at Henry W. Grady High School in their pursuit of a college education. To be eligible for this, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have demonstrated commitment to community service, and there is a preference for students attending a Georgia college or university. This scholarship is up to $5,000 annually for up to four years (eight semesters). The deadline to apply is February 14th. Apply here.
This is for graduating seniors with financial need living in Oconee County, Georgia. A preference will be given to applicants from families involved in the Freemasonry tradition. The award is up to $1,500 and the deadline for applications is February 14th. Apply here.
This is for $5,000 annually, renewable for three additional years. This is available to Georgia high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at selective private or out-of-state institutions. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 22 or higher. The deadline is February 14th. Application portal here.
This is up to $3,500 annually for a maximum of 4 years. This is for students pursuing an undergraduate degree with preference shown to employees of Pattillo Construction Corporation and their dependents. To be eligible, you must be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student with a 2.0 GPA. The deadline is February 14th. Application portal here.
This is for students pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences. To be considered, you must be a legal resident of the state of Georgia for at least three years, have a GPA of 3.0 or be in the upper 15% of his/her graduating class, and have a combined SAT score of at least 1300 (math and reading) OR ACT composite of at least 29. Preference will be given to a student attending a college or university in the state of Georgia. The award is up to $5,000 annually for up to four years and the deadline to apply is February 14th. Apply now.
These are up to $1,000 annually. It is for students enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited four-year college. To be considered, you must be a graduating senior at any metropolitan Atlanta high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a combined SAT score of 1000 or higher (critical reading and math only) or ACT composite of 22 or higher. The deadline for submission is February 14th. Apply Now.
This is for undergraduate or graduate students with financial need pursuing a degree at the Atlanta University Center colleges. To be eligible, you must be a legal resident of Georgia and enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine or Spelman College. The awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 and the deadline is February 14th. More info here.
This is to support veterinary assistants who are interested in furthering their careers through additional education and pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. This is for graduating high school seniors or equivalent (GED) or current students pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The award amount is $5,000 for up to two years for direct educational expenses, including tuition, fees, on-campus room and board and books for the academic year. The deadline is February 14th. Learn More Here.
This is for $1,000. To be eligible, you must pursue a four-year degree in agriculture or agribusiness and be a resident of Alabama, Florida or Georgia. Applicant or applicant’s family must be peanut producers. The deadline is February 15th. Learn more here.
This ranges from $500 to $5,000 per year. It is for students enrolled as a full-time high school senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. All applicants must reside in one of the following states or the District of Columbia: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Delaware or New Jersey. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
This support dependent sons or daughters of a full- or part-time employee of Simon Property Group through one-time scholarships. Scholarship recipients are eligible for up to $3,000 per year (based on available funding). Though not renewable, recipients and applicants may re-apply for up to four years. To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll full-time. The deadline to apply is February 15th. More info here.
This helps assist students in Georgia with college tuition. The Georgia Mining Foundation was established with a $40,000 scholarship fund to be distributed as individual $500 scholarships. In addition to these individual $500 scholarships, the Foundation will also be giving away three $1,000 scholarships to be paid out over two years. To be eligible, high school seniors must be attending schools in counties where the companies maintain operations. The deadline for applications is February 17th. Read more here.
The Georgia Association of Water Professionals maintains three separate scholarship funds and awards seven scholarships each year. The amount ranges from $1,500-$2,000. Each of these funds is intended to assist deserving students in their further training and education after high school. The deadline is February 28th. Eligibility Requirements found here and Scholarship Application found here.
This awards undocumented students full tuition along with other mandatory fees. Applicants must have come to the U.S before the student was 16, be graduating seniors, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, enroll into a two/four year program full time at the affiliated colleges. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More details here.
This awards students $500 to those that display academic success and have a background in community service. Applicants must reside and graduate from a high school in Georgia and attend a college/university in Georgia, submit a transcript, FAFSA application, three recommendation letters, and a personal letter to the foundation. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More details here.
March
This is a $2,500 award. This organization helps provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering. To be eligible, applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age. Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Alabama, Georgia or Florida. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1st. Read more here.
This is a $2,000 award given to a graduating high school senior who is a child of active or retired Georgia State Troopers and who plans to enroll in an accredited college or university. An essay explaining what wisdom, justice, and moderation means to the student is required, as well as official transcripts. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
This is a college scholarship program that would help former players obtain a college education. It is for $2,000 and the only requirement is that the applicant must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. It is important to note that the committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More info here.
This provides students with various awards to those that demonstrate academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science or chemistry. To be awarded, students must be a graduating senior, plan to enroll as a full time student, intend to major and pursue chemistry related sciences, display financial need through FAFSA, and identify with African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here
This is for undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia, are U.S. citizens and have demonstrated financial need. The college or university must be accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
This is awarded annually to an outstanding print journalism student. Applications are submitted through newspapers in the Morris Newspaper Corporation chain and recipients are named by the Foundation. All applicants must be a Georgia resident attending a Georgia college or university. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
This is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college or university. All applicants must be a Georgia resident attending a Georgia college or university. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This is a book scholarship available to graduating seniors of NCSS. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Learn more here.
This is designed to encourage and assist worthy young men and women to prepare themselves through accredited or certified schools offering such programs. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing careers in the following educational programs and who reside in Newton County and also attend school within the Newton County School System or a private school in Newton County. Up to four $1,500 scholarships are awarded annually and the deadline is March 1st. Important info here.
This is available to active JA participants in Georgia. For at least $1,000, the program supports undergraduate study in business administration, computer technology, and related fields, such as accounting. To be eligible, you must be a high school senior and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is March 3rd. Read more here.
This is an award of $1,500. This will be presented to one or more graduating seniors from GCPS seeking to pursue a bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology. To be eligible, high school applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, minimum 20 hours (or more) of observation of a practicing Speech Language Pathologist in any setting, provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member (preferably a district SLP), and have plans to enroll in an accredited college or university for fall 2020. The deadline is March 5th. Read more here.
This is a one-time award of $1,000 sponsored by the GCPS Foundation will be presented to a graduating senior from GCPS. To be considered, applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, exhibit good character and leadership skills, provide a letter of reference from a faculty member, and submit a two-page essay describing a desire to enter the teaching profession. The deadline is March 10th. Application found here.
This consists of 3 scholarships, each of $500. This is available to any Georgia high school senior (or a GED equivalency) who is a United States and Georgia citizen graduating. You must also be seeking an undergraduate degree. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Read more here.
This grants African American/Black students passionate for technology various awards ranging from a one time award of 2,500 to a $5,000 renewable award. Applicants must identify as African American/Black, be a graduating senior within the U.S, intend to enroll in a college/university and study the majors listed, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, and display qualities of leadership and financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
This grants students various awards to those that display academic success, financial need, and have a background in community service. Applicants must reside within Fulton County, graduate from a high school within the county, and enroll or plan to enroll into a college/university. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
This awards students $1,000 to those that are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applicants must reside in Georgia, be a graduating senior, submit a written essay and an acceptance letter from college/university. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
This is a $1000 check towards educational expenses. The scholarship is non-renewable and applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student to be eligible. The deadline to apply is March 20th. Learn more here.
This is for $3,500. This organization awards scholarships annually at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Convention. The Foundation sponsors four young men or women each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in education. Applicants must be high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and high SAT and ACT scores. An essay will also be required as part of the application. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 12, AND received no later than March 26th. Application and information found here.
Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to students who reside in a Hearthstone property or in the surrounding community. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial need, or come from a low-income household; be 15-25 years of age. A minimum 3.0 GPA is also required for high school students. The deadline is March 31st. Learn more here.
This is for $4,000. To be eligible, students must be a graduating high school senior and a resident of East Point, College Park, or City of South Fulton, Georgia OR a student at a South Fulton County high school.The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
This assists eligible students in McDuffie County, specifically Thomson High School graduates, to continue their pursuit of a secondary education and to honor Mrs. Ruth F. Wallace. This is a $1,000 award and is renewable for three consecutive years. Students must also be pursuing a program in or directly related to business, education, engineering, manufacturing, or technology. The deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
This provides 22k in scholarship and serves to assist and help afford the opportunity for African American males to attend college. Each year, the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the metropolitan Atlanta area. The deadline for applications is March 31st. Learn more here.
This is for $1,000. Eligible applicants must be a graduating high school senior. You must also be a resident of East Point, College Park, or City of South Fulton, Georgia OR a student at a South Fulton County high school. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Learn more here.
This is available to female graduating high school senior accepted into a Criminal Justice or Forensic Science Program
at an HBCU. The deadline to apply is March 31st. More info here.
This gives applicants the opportunity to earn a $5,000 or $3,500 college scholarship in celebration of Black History Month and those who have inspired the next generation to make history. Regions will award $5,000 scholarships to 15 high school seniors who live in states with Regions branches and will attend an accredited college in the U.S. during the coming academic school year. The deadline is March 31st. Learn more here.
April
This is awarded to Georgia students entering or continuing their education at an accredited post-secondary institution or a certified technical school. Applicants must be pursuing courses of study designed to train them in an area directly related to the home building industry. Scholarship amounts will vary and the deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here.
This is a one time scholarship worth $1,000. Applications for scholarship can be submitted by any high school senior or current attendee of an institute of higher education inside the state of Georgia (including tech schools). To be eligible, you must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. The deadline is April 1st. More details here.
Students must be seniors at one of the six area public high schools: Coahulla Creek High School, Dalton High School, Murray County High School, North Murray High School, Northwest Whitfield High School, & Southeast Whitfield High School. They must hold good academic records & plan to continue their studies beyond the high school level. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is April 3rd. Read more here.
This awards annual college scholarships as inspiration to cancer patients and survivors in order that they may achieve their full potential in life. The amount varies. However, to be eligible to apply, all applicants must have had a cancer diagnosis prior to the age of 21. In addition to a cancer diagnosis, all applicants must be enrolled, or be planning to enroll, full time in an accredited college or university. Applicants must either be permanent residents of New York City, select counties in New Jersey, select counties of North Florida or select counties of South Georgia. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. Learn more here.
This is for $500. It assists graduating seniors at Lucy C. Laney High School to continue their pursuit of a secondary education and to honor Mrs. Josephine Clark Tutt. To be eligible, the applicant must also be a resident of Richmond County. First consideration shall be given to an applicant who will graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher and needs financial assistance. Applicants have to have been active in community, church and/or extra-curricular activities as well. The deadline to apply is April 7th. Read more here.
This is for $1,000 per academic year with a maximum award of $2,000 over 2 years and will be renewable for one consecutive year. The applicant must be a resident of McDuffie or Warren county and be a graduate of a high school located within one of the eligible counties. First consideration will be given to a student who needs financial assistance to continue his/her education in the pursuit of their chosen degree/career. Additional consideration shall be given to an applicant who will graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The applicant shall have been active in community, church and/or extra-curricular activities. The deadline for submission is April 7th. More info here.
This is a $500 renewable award per semester. To be eligible, the applicant shall be a resident of Burke, Columbia, Richmond, or McDuffie County. The applicant shall enroll as a full-time student at Augusta Technical College. First consideration shall be given to a student in the pursuit of an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Additional consideration shall be given to a student who needs financial assistance to continue his/her education in the pursuit of their chosen degree/career. The applicant shall have been active in community, church and/or extra-curricular activities. The deadline is April 7th. Read more here.
This awards scholarships to graduates of a Warren County high school with a minimum GPA of 2.8. The $1000 scholarship is renewable for one year after the original award is made, provided all requirements are met for renewal. Applicants must be pursuing programs in or directly related to business, engineering, manufacturing, or technology. The deadline to apply is April 7th. Read more here.
This is for $1,000.This award may be used to help defray postsecondary education cost during the upcoming Academic year. Sponsors of applicants MUST be current GASPP financial members. Each program is eligible to submit ONE application per project. To be eligible, you must have participated in one of the federally funded TRIO program, be a high school senior with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average (Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search), or be a freshman, sophomore or junior in college with a 3.0 or higher grade point average. The deadline is April 9th. Learn more here.
The Georgia Association of Special Programs Personnel (GASPP)/GA TRiO gives TRiO participants the opportunity to compete for six scholarship awards in the amount of $700.00 each. Each program is eligible to submit two applications. You must be a high school senior with a 2.8 or higher cumulative grade point average, or be a freshman, sophomore or junior in college with a 2.5 or higher grade point average. The submission deadline for all materials is April 9th. Read more here.
This awards students $2,000 to those interested in studying theater. Applicants must be a graduating senior and enroll into a college/university offering a theater program. The deadline to apply is April 10th. More details here.
This award will be given to a High School Senior in recognition of the goal of becoming a first-generation college student, their scholastic journey, personal integrity and perseverance. The recipient will receive a $600 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS. Applicants must also plan to major in a STEM program. The deadline to apply is April 12th. Learn more here.
This award will be given to two High School Seniors (one male and one female) in recognition of scholastic achievement and leadership ability. Each recipient will receive a $550 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS. The deadline for applications is April 14th. Read more here.
This is for $1,500. In addition to this prize. The winner will automatically be entered as a finalist into the ESA National Scholarship where they can win $13,000 for 1st place and $4,500 for 2nd place. To be eligible, Students who reside in a participating state must enter their local ESA Chapter awards to become eligible for the overall national awards. The deadline for submission is April 14th. More info here.
This awards African American students $5,000 to those interested in studying performing arts. Applicants must have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be graduating seniors and enroll full time. The deadline to apply is April 14th. More details here.
This awards students $5,000 to African American students interested in pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Applicants must have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be graduating seniors and enroll full time. The deadline to apply is April 14th. More details here.
This awards female students pursuing a degree in STEM $3,000. Applicants must identify as female and pursue a degree in STEM. The deadline to apply is April 15th. More details here.
This is for a graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School, an Atlanta Public School, in honor of the late Lester W. Butts, the first principal of the school. The award is up to $5,000 and the deadline to apply is April 21st. Download the application here
This offers $6,000 in scholarships for qualified students pursuing a career in broadcast or digital media. High school seniors and current undergraduate students are eligible. The deadline to apply is April 25th. Application found here.
This ranges from $1,000 – $3,000. It is open to all students attending a CCSD high school. They also must be a resident of Cobb County, Georgia for at least six (6) months prior to application. The application deadline is April 29th. Apply here.
This awards students interested in the water industries $2,500 to those that have a background in work and community service, display academic success, leadership and determination. Applicants must be graduating high school and enrolled into a Florida college/university with the intention to study water related industries, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, and submit a transcript along with two recommendation letters. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More details here.
This awards female students $2,000 to those that are involved with golf. Applicants must identify as female, be a graduating senior, enroll into a college/university, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More details here.
Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter prides itself on assisting college bound financially challenged seniors through the annual Colonel Charles Young Scholarship program. This organization is committed to awarding scholarships to outstanding students like you who have demonstrated interest in attending college after high school. The application deadline for the receipt of all materials is April 30th. Scholarship Application Link
May
This is for $1,000 and is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. The deadline is May 21st. Read more here.
This gives $1500, $1000, and $750 awards to high school seniors. The deadline for entries is May 26th. More info here.
This is for $2,000 and there are 4 awards available. To be eligible, applicants must be Georgia residents, pursuing a degree in Human Resources or Business with specific and achievable plans for career-related education, training or professional development. They must also have a minimum GPA of 3.2 for 12th grade students. The deadline for submission is May 28th. Learn more here.
This is a need-based award designed to support low-income graduates from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students pursuing various paths after high school. For students attending a four-year college, Achieve Atlanta will award up to $5,000 per year (renewable for up to four years of school). For students attending a two-year college or technical program, the award is up to $1,500 per year (renewable for up to two years of school). The deadline to apply is May 31st. Read more here
This $1,500 one-time scholarship award will be sent directly to the registrar’s office of the winner’s college or university and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and/or books up to the Cost of Attendance. This is open to any students who are residents of Georgia and will be attending a two or four year college. The deadline is May 31st. Rules and regulations found here.
June
This includes a $500 stipend, customized UGA support, and several mentorship opportunities. They will be awarding the incoming freshman class at UGA. To be eligible, you must be an African-American Female and enrolled as a full time student. The deadline is June 1st. Read more here.
This awards students $1,000 to those interested in automobiles or aviation. Applicants must be graduating seniors residing in Georgia and enrolled full time in an aviation or automotive program at either a university or trade school. The deadline to apply is June 1st. More details here.
This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants must be high school seniors who participate in the NOSB at least once during their high school career, have a career goal in the ocean sciences or a marine-related field, and demonstrate academic success and integrity. The amount varies and the deadline to apply is June 2nd. Learn more here.
This gives 2 awards of $1,000 each. This scholarship is available to high school seniors who demonstrate excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community. All applicants must be high school seniors participating in Georgia Soccer programs for the current seasonal year as a player, referee, coach or volunteer, Applicants must show plans to attend a four-year college/university. The deadline to apply is June 9th. Application here.
Awards students up to $10,000. Applicants must be eligible for Pell Grant, be diverse, enroll in a two/four year institution, display qualities of leadership, and not reside in Utah. The deadline to apply is June 28th. More details here.
This is a one-year, non-renewable award, contingent upon acceptance or enrollment in a two-year or four-year nonprofit higher education institution. It is an award of $1,500, which will be given directly to the applicant’s higher education institution. To be eligible, applicants must be in pursuit of a two- or four-year undergraduate degree and be the sibling of an individual with a developmental disability who is a permanent resident of Georgia. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Learn more here.
This ranges from $500-$5,000. To be eligible, you must be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea). Also, you must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The deadline to apply is June 30th. More info here
July
This awards $1,000 to students who are passionate about wildlife conservation. Applicants must have an interest in preserving wildlife and their resources or fisheries. This scholarship also awards students interested in law enforcement. The deadline to apply is July 1st. More details here.
This is a financial merit-based award, which supports students who are active volunteers in their local communities and are attending a post-secondary institution. Scholarship awards in the amount of $5,000 will be offered to applicants who are Florida, Georgia and Louisiana residents with a GPA of 2.75. The deadline to apply is July 31st. More details here.
August
This awards students $1,500 to those that display academic success, qualities of leadership, have a background in community service, and are interested in the fields of health or fitness. Applicants must be a graduating senior, enrolled into a two/four institution, and pursue the subjects listed. The deadline to apply is August 1st. More details here.
September
This awards full tuition to students that display academic excellence, qualities of leadership, and overall success. Applicants must be a graduating senior, be eligible for Pell Grant, have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.3, enroll full time into a college/university, and identify with one of the following: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. The deadline to apply is September 15th. More details here.
This grants female students various awards ranging from $750 to $1,500 to those interested in pursuing a career within the STEAM field. Applicants must identify as female, be enrolled in a two/four year college/university, submit a written essay along with two recommendation letters, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is September 30th. More details here.
This awards female students various awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to those interested in the field of music. Applicants must identify as female, be enrolled in a two/four year college/university, submit a written essay along with two recommendation letters, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is September 30th. More details here.
October
November
This provides a four-year renewable, need-based college scholarship of up to $5,000 per year. Qualified applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as well as a high school senior in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois or North Carolina planning to attend a four-year accredited institution. Household income must be less than $70,000. The deadline for applications is November 21st. Learn more here.
Grants female students interested in STEM $500. Applicants must identify as female and be a graduating senior. The deadline to apply is November 30th. More details here.
December
This is a full tuition scholarship. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, have a minimum 2.8 GPA and a minimum ACT: 19/ SAT: 980 (verbal and math only). Applicants must reside in the Metro Atlanta Area (9 Counties surrounding Atlanta) or the Houston Metro Area. If selected students must commit to attend all of the 5 Strong College Prep sessions (bi-monthly). Applicants must also be very interested in attending a Historically Black College or University. The deadline to apply is December 1st. For more information or to apply, please visit their website here.
This is for $5,000. It is a one-year scholarship available annually to a qualified undergraduate pre-engineering, engineering or architecture student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region IV (North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia). The deadline to apply is December 1st. Read more here.
Deadlines Vary
This is available to legal residents of Georgia who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia. A HOPE Grant recipient must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative post-secondary grade point average to remain eligible. The HOPE Grant award amount will cover a portion of a student’s tuition and the deadline is the last day of the school term or a student’s withdrawal date. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website here.
This provides grant funds to the dependent children of Georgia Public Safety Officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Recipients receive an award that covers their total cost of attendance, minus any other student financial aid, at an eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia, not to exceed $18,000 per award year. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be a legal resident of Georgia, and enrolled in a Georgia public or private college as a full-time student. Learn more here.
This encourages Georgia residents to attend eligible private colleges in Georgia by providing grant assistance. To be eligible, students must be a US citizen or permanent resident, be a legal resident of Georgia, be enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible private college or university, be an undergraduate student, be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements. If selected, recipients will receive an award of $283/283/284 per quarter or $425 per semester and can receive payment for up to four quarters or three semesters per year. The deadline varies for each school term. More info here.
This provides educational scholarship assistance to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones, and the children and the spouses of such members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves. Eligible recipients may receive up to $2,000 per academic school year. The deadline varies. Read more here.
This is offered to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and reflect other criteria contained in the Philosophy Statement of Admissions.This award includes an annual renewable $2,000 stipend for Georgia residents. Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply varies. Learn more here.
This is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia. The award amount varies and the application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student’s withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. Learn more here.
This is a merit-based program available to Georgia residents pursuing a certificate or diploma. A Zell Miller Grant recipient must maintain a minimum 3.50 cumulative postsecondary grade point average to remain eligible. Eligible students are provided full standard tuition assistance while enrolled at a Zell Miller Grant eligible college or university in Georgia. The application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student’s withdrawal date. More details here.
This is a merit-based award available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. A recipient must graduate from high school with a minimum 3.00 grade point average and maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative postsecondary grade point average to remain eligible. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to students pursuing an undergraduate degree at a HOPE Scholarship eligible college or university in Georgia. The application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student’s withdrawal date. Learn more here.
This grants female students various awards to those that identify with the Christian faith. Applicants must reside in Georgia or other states listed, display financial need, and make sure their school of choice is a participating institution. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students up to $5,000 to those that identify as African American/Black and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants must enroll full time at a college/university, graduate high school, have obtained a minimum GPA of 2.5, be eligible for Pell Grant, submit the FAFSA application and two recommendation letters. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This awards students $2,500. Applicants must enroll in a partnering college/university, meet the income requirements, and display overall academic success. This scholarship is renewable for four years if students complete the FAFSA each year, maintain their full time enrollment, and a GPA of 2.0 or higher. The deadline to apply varies. More details here.
This is offered to incoming freshmen of Hispanic or Latino heritage who have demonstrated ongoing leadership and service to their communities. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 GPA. More info here.
This is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for students who have demonstrated successful participation in a golf program in Georgia. To be eligible, you must be a graduate of a public or private Georgia high school and a legal resident of Georgia who has been accepted at a two or four year accredited college or university as a full time student. Scholarship grants are for $3,000.00 per year and are renewable for four years provided certain criteria are met. The deadline to apply is the last Friday in April. Download application here.
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