Finding money for college shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you're a Georgia student planning for higher education, you're in the right place. I've compiled this comprehensive guide to help your family navigate Georgia scholarship opportunities with confidence and clarity.
Georgia offers over 75 scholarship opportunities throughout the year. These range from small $500 awards to full-tuition packages worth tens of thousands of dollars. The key is knowing where to look and when to apply.
Quick Answer: Georgia students have access to 75+ Georgia scholarships ranging from $500 to full tuition. Many deadlines fall between January and May, with applications requiring essays, transcripts, and GPA minimums typically between 2.5 and 3.5. Use the filters below to find Georgia scholarships by deadline month and award amount.
How to Use This Georgia Scholarship Guide
I've organized all Georgia scholarships below with interactive filters. You can search by deadline month, award amount, or both simultaneously. This helps you find Georgia scholarship opportunities that match your student's timeline and financial needs.
Click on any "Apply" button to visit the official Georgia scholarship website. Many deadlines repeat annually. If a deadline has passed, the sponsor will likely update it for the current school year. Always verify details on the official website before applying.
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75 Georgia scholarships match your filters
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Deadline | Eligibility | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARRL Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | January 10th | Awards $1,000 to amateur radio operators in Georgia or Alabama. It's for students planning to study electronics, communications, or related fields in those states. You need at least a 2.5 GPA and one year of amateur radio licensing. | Apply |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program | $7500 | January 9th | 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. | Apply |
| The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship | $2500 to $20000 | January 9th | 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. | Apply |
| InspirASIAN Scholarship Program | $2000 | January 31st | The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program 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. | Apply |
| Students Without Mothers Scholarship Program | $1000 | January 31st | 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. | Apply |
| Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Scholarship | $1500 | January 15th | 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. | Apply |
| Southwest Georgia Farm Credit HBCU Scholarship | $2000 | January 15th | 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. | Apply |
| Duane Watson Scholarship for Exceptional Character in Agriculture | $2000 | January 15th | 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. | Apply |
| TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship | $25000 | January 31st | Offers undocumented students up to $25,000 per year (and up to $100,000 total) to attend specific partner colleges if they live in states that block access to affordable higher education. Open to high school seniors and college freshmen with at least a 2.5 GPA, the scholarship helps cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. | Apply |
| Charles H. Williamson Memorial Scholarship | $10000 to $40000 | January 1st | The Charles H. Williamson Memorial Scholarship awards between $10,000 and $40,000 to graduating seniors from Central High School in Georgia who demonstrate strong character, leadership, and a caring attitude. Eligible students must plan to attend the University of Georgia full-time and meet a minimum 2.5 GPA. | Apply |
| High School Senior Scholarship Application for Future Teachers | $1000 | February 1st | 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. | Apply |
| B.C. Crowell Scholarship | $1000 | February 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarships | $2500 | February 8th | 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. | Apply |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship | $500 to $5000 | February 7th | Offers senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. | Apply |
| Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarships | $3000 | February 14th | 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. | Apply |
| GAWP Academic Scholarships | $1500 to $2000 | February 28th | 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. | Apply |
| The Dream US National Scholarship | $33000 | February 28th | 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. | Apply |
| The Foundation for the Carolinas Scholarship | $500 to $5000 | February 27th | Each scholarship under the Foundation For The Carolinas has specific criteria and application requirements. While most use an online application, some may have their own paper application or direct you to an external organization. It's essential to carefully review the application details for each fund you wish to apply to. | Apply |
| The Vanross Foundation Scholarship | $500 | March 31st | 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. | Apply |
| Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship Program | $500 to $1000 | March 7th | 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. | Apply |
| Airgas Terry Jarvis Scholarship | $2500 | March 1st | 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. | Apply |
| The “547” John E. McGlamry Memorial Scholarship | $2000 | March 3rd | An 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. | Apply |
| Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship | $2000 | March 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Ty Cobb Educational Foundation Scholarship | $3000 | March 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Morris Newspaper Corporation Scholarship | $1500 | March 28th | 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. | Apply |
| Durwood McAlister Scholarship | Varies | March 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Constitutional Officers Association of Georgia (COAG) Scholarship | $500 | March 14th | 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. | Apply |
| Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship | 2500 to a $5000 | March 12th | 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. | Apply |
| Roswell Women’s Club Scholarship | Varies | March 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship Fund | $500 to $5000 | March 31st | 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. | Apply |
| Ruth F. Wallace Scholarship | $1000 | March 21st | 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. | Apply |
| Dr. Charles N. Hawk, Jr. Scholarship for Academic Excellence | $22000 | March 21st | 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. | Apply |
| The Twenty Pearls Foundation, Inc Scholarship | $1000 | March 21st | The mission of The Twenty Pearls Foundation is to support educational, leadership, and philanthropic activities that benefit residents residing in the East Point/College Park communities. | Apply |
| The Vanross Foundation Scholarship | $500 to $5000 | March 31st | 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 | Apply |
| Josephine Clark Tutt Memorial Scholarship | $500 | March 17th | 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. | Apply |
| Lewis Cenker Scholarship | $500 | March 15th | 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. | Apply |
| Alex Newton Scholarship | $500 | March 17th | 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. | Apply |
| CBA of GA Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | April 11th | Offers four $1,000 scholarships to Georgia high school seniors heading to college. Sponsored by a local community bank, applicants need a strong academic record, school leadership experience, an essay on community banking, teacher recommendations, and an official high school transcript. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. | Apply |
| Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Scholarship | $1500 to $2500 | April 1st | 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. | Apply |
| BHW Scholarship | $3000 | April 15th | Awards female students pursuing a degree in STEM $3,000. Applicants must identify as female and pursue a degree in STEM. | Apply |
| Southeast Desalting Association Scholarship | $2500 | April 4th | 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. | Apply |
| Sara Scholarship | $2000 | April 30th | 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. | Apply |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools Scholarship | Varies | May 31st | Celebrates eight REACH Scholars in Georgia, part of a needs-based mentorship and scholarship program. The REACH Georgia Foundation champions children in need to unleash their future workforce potential. REACH Scholars follow a rigorous educational path with early success indicators to qualify for scholarships upon graduation. | Apply |
| Drew Swan Sibling Scholarship | $1500 | June 30th | 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. | Apply |
| KASF Scholarship - Southern Region | $500 to $5000 | June 30th | 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. | Apply |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Scholarship | $5000 | June 2nd | They make college more affordable for students, opening doors to life-changing opportunities. These scholarships also empower donors to directly impact local students' lives. | Apply |
| Hearts for Community Service Scholarship | $5000 | June 30th | 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. | Apply |
| Achieve Atlanta Scholarship | $1000 to $5000 | June 1st | The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship offers multiple awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for Atlanta Public School seniors planning to attend an in-state college or university. High school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who reside in Atlanta, Georgia, can apply starting February 3, 2025, with the deadline expected in June 2026. Students attending two-year schools may receive up to $1,500 per year (renewable for four semesters), while those at four-year institutions can receive up to $5,000 per year (renewable for eight semesters). | Apply |
| NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship | $6000 | July 31st | 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. | Apply |
| Kevin L. Allen Memorial Scholarship | $1000 | July 15th | Awards students 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. | Apply |
| SEAFWA Law Enforcement Chief’s College Scholarship | $1000 | July 1st | Awards 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. | Apply |
| The Board of Directors Scholarship | $1000 | July 8th | 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. | Apply |
| American Chemical Society Scholars (ACS) Program Scholarship | $5000 | July 2nd | 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. | Apply |
| Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship | $500 | July 31st | Grants female students interested in STEM $500. Applicants must identify as female and be a graduating senior. | Apply |
| The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship | $5000 | August 26th | 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). | Apply |
| Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship | $1500 | August 1st | 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. | Apply |
| Gates Scholarship | Varies | September 15th | 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. | Apply |
| Greenhouse Scholars Program | $5000 | November 14th | 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. | Apply |
| Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship | $1500 | November 30th | Provides $1,500 in financial support to outstanding female college students pursuing STEM fields in recognition of their exceptional potential. | Apply |
| 5 Strong Scholars Scholarship | $16000 | December 31st | The 5 Strong Scholars Scholarship offers $16,000 awards to high school seniors in the Atlanta and Houston metro areas who plan to attend a partner HBCU. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, meet required test scores, and commit to attending college prep sessions. | Apply |
| 5 Strong Scholarship | $20000 | December 31st | 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. | Apply |
| ASHRAE Region IV Benny Bootle Scholarship | $5000 | December 1st | 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). | Apply |
| on Brown Scholars Program | $10000 | December 1st | Awards 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. | Apply |
| Riding Forward Scholarship | $5000 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Georgia HOPE Grant Program Scholarship | Varies | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant Scholarship | $18000 | Flexible/Last day of school | 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. | Apply |
| Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Scholarship | $550 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Georgia HERO Scholarship Program | $2000 | Varies | 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. Applicants must file a Georgia HERO application for the initial HERO Scholarship award no later than two years after gaining eligibility. | Apply |
| The University of Georgia Baldwin Scholarship | $2000 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Zell Miller Scholarship | 100% Tuition | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Zell Miller Grant | Varies | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| HOPE Scholarship | $5000 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship | $10000 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Realizing Education Achievement Can Happen Scholarship (REACH) | $2500 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships | $2500 | Varies | The CBCF and CBC Spouses have awarded scholarships for over 30 years, honoring talented and deserving students. They grant over 300 scholarships annually, recognizing leadership, community service, and academic excellence. These scholarships assist college students from diverse disciplines. | Apply |
| Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship | $1000 to $5000 | Varies | 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. | Apply |
Making the Most of Georgia Scholarships for Students
I've worked with families who applied to 30 Georgia scholarships and won eight of them. Their secret wasn't luck, it was strategy. They treated Georgia scholarship applications like a part-time job, dedicating specific hours each week to research, writing, and submitting applications.
Start with Georgia scholarship opportunities where your student is a perfect fit. If they're a first-generation college student, prioritize those Georgia scholarships. If they have a specific major in mind, focus on field-specific awards. If they're involved in community service, highlight those Georgia scholarship options.
Keep a spreadsheet with deadline dates, required materials, and essay prompts. Many Georgia scholarships ask similar questions, so your student can adapt one strong essay for multiple applications rather than starting from scratch each time.
Most importantly, apply even if your student doesn't meet every single requirement. Georgia scholarship committees are looking for students who stand out in some way, whether that's through leadership, overcoming adversity, academic achievement, or community impact.
Georgia State Financial Aid Programs
Beyond individual Georgia scholarships, the state offers several major financial aid programs that Georgia students should explore. These programs make college more affordable for thousands of Georgia families each year.
The HOPE Scholarship is Georgia's flagship merit-based program. Georgia residents who graduate from high school with at least a 3.0 GPA can receive tuition assistance at HOPE-eligible Georgia colleges and universities. The program provides approximately $5,000 annually and requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA in college.
The Zell Miller Scholarship goes further for high-achieving Georgia students. This Georgia scholarship covers 100% of tuition for students who graduate as valedictorian or salutatorian, or who graduate with a 3.7 GPA and score at least 1200 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT. It's one of the most valuable Georgia scholarship programs available.
The REACH Georgia Scholarship targets students with financial need. This needs-based Georgia scholarship provides up to $2,500 per year for four years to students who complete a mentorship program in high school. Georgia students must enroll in a partnering Georgia college or university and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
The Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant helps Georgia students who attend eligible private colleges in Georgia. This Georgia scholarship provides up to $550 per year to offset the higher costs of private education while keeping students in Georgia.
The Georgia HERO Scholarship supports Georgia National Guard members, U.S. Military Reservists, and their families. This Georgia scholarship provides up to $2,000 per year to those who served in combat zones, recognizing their service to our country.
The Public Safety Memorial Grant assists children of Georgia public safety officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. This Georgia scholarship covers total cost of attendance (minus other aid) up to $18,000 per year at Georgia colleges.
County-Specific Georgia Scholarships
Many Georgia counties offer their own local Georgia scholarship programs. The B.C. Crowell Scholarship serves Newton County students with $1,000 awards. The Charles H. Williamson Memorial Scholarship provides substantial funding for Central High School graduates attending the University of Georgia.
Southwest Georgia students have access to specialized agricultural Georgia scholarships through Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, including awards specifically for students attending HBCUs or pursuing agriculture-related careers. These region-specific Georgia scholarships often have less competition than statewide programs.
Georgia Scholarship Opportunities for Specific Fields
Students pursuing specific careers can find targeted Georgia scholarships. Future teachers can apply for the High School Senior Scholarship Application for Future Teachers, which requires attending a Georgia high school and planning to enroll in a Georgia college.
Engineering students should explore the Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship, which awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to Georgia residents enrolled in ABET-accredited programs at Georgia colleges.
Students interested in water resources and environmental fields can apply for GAWP Academic Scholarships through the Georgia Association of Water Professionals, with Georgia scholarship awards ranging from $1,500 to $2,000.
What to Do Next with Georgia Scholarships
Use the filters above to identify five to ten Georgia scholarships that match your student's timeline and qualifications. Set aside time this week to start the first three Georgia scholarship applications. The sooner you begin, the more Georgia scholarship opportunities you'll have time to pursue.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the college admissions process and Georgia scholarship research, we can help. At Stand Out College Prep, we work with Georgia families to create a comprehensive plan that includes Georgia scholarship strategy, application support, and financial aid guidance.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can support your family through this process and maximize your Georgia scholarship success.
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