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Georgia College Scholarships
With over 100 colleges and universities in the state of Georgia, it's no wonder that it's a popular destination for individuals seeking a college degree and why so many residents choose to stay in state for their studies. However, in either circumstance, you'll find that there is a need for financial assistance in order to fund the path to higher learning. Georgia scholarships help to minimize the financial burden on student and parents so that the education rather than budget becomes the focus.
The state lottery program is the source of funds awarded through the Georgia HOPE Scholarship program, which is awarded to students showing academic success. Eligible candidates will attend a public or private institution within the state of Georgia and must maintain academic standards. Attendees of a public institution may receive as much as the cost of tuition, while those attending a private school can receive up to $1500 a semester.
The Governor's Scholarship Program is purely merit-based, with students who choose to attend an instate college or university eligible for up to $1000 annually. The Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarship is one of a number of opportunities for those pursuing a degree in education (a field of great need) to access extra money for school. Students with a GPA of at least 3.25 are eligible for up to $1000. Those who agree to teach in the Georgia state public school system following graduation can receive up to $3000 per academic year through the PROMISE Teacher Scholarship.
List of Georgia Scholarships
- American Press Institute Scholarship — $2500 awarded each year to graduate or undergraduate student who is resident of Georgia and member of API.
- Archbold Scholarship Program — $600 to $6000 awarded each year to 50 undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia or Florida and majoring in health sciences/nursing.
- Durwood Mcalister Scholarship — $500 to $1500 awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students attending Georgia college and majoring in journalism.
- Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships — $500 to $1500 awarded each year to 20 undergraduate students attending Georgia college and majoring in journalism.
- Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Scholarship — $1000 awarded each year to two undergraduate and graduate students attending Georgia college and majoring in historic preservation.
- Governor's Scholarship-Georgia — Up to $1000 awarded each year to 900-3000 undergraduate students attending a Georgia college.
- Indian American Scholarship Fund — $500 to $2500 awarded each year to up to 3 undergraduate students of Indian heritage attending a Georgia college.
- Kirk Sutlive Scholarship — $500 to $1500 awarded each year to junior or senior undergraduate students from Georgia majoring in journalism.
- Morris Newspaper Corporation Scholarship — $500 to $1500 awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students attending Georgia college and majoring in journalism.
- William C. Rogers Scholarship — $500 to $1500 awarded each year to junior or senior undergraduate students who is Georgia resident majoring in journalism.
Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.