Georgia Scholarships for High School and College Students

The Achieve Atlanta Scholarship is a need-based award designed to support Atlanta Public Schools students pursuing various postsecondary paths after high school.High School Seniors, the Achieve Atlanta Scholarship application is open and will close on June 2!Scholarship Eligibility Criteria & Key DatesTo be eligible for an Achieve Atlanta Scholarship, you must:Be a senior at an APS high school and have been enrolled in an APS high school continuously since at least the start of 11th gradeComplete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)*Undocumented students are eligible to complete an alternative financial aid form. Please contact us for assistance.Demonstrate...

Application Procedure and Deadline for the HOPE ScholarshipRequired ApplicationStudents have two options when applying for the HOPE Scholarship:Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or,Complete the online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP).Note: The FAFSA must be completed each year.Application DeadlineThe application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student's withdrawal date, whichever occurs first.Recommendation: Submit the annual FAFSA or the GSFAPP as early as possible; the earlier you apply, the earlier your college can determine your eligibility and awards.Note: Additional college-specific application and deadline requirements may be required. Check with your postsecondary institution.Basic Eligibility...

The Georgia REALTORS are excited to offer $1,000 undergraduate college scholarships for students majoring in a real estate or related degree. One new scholarship recipient will be selected for each school year. Once awarded, the scholarship is renewable for up to three times for a maximum of four scholarships.Please read the criteria below, complete the application and email back to the Scholarship Foundation, scholarships@garealtor.com, for consideration. The application deadline is April 5 each year for the following school year. (A school year is defined as August 1 through July 31.)The scholarship is available to any full-time undergraduate student attending an...

Step one in the scholarship application process is to pre-qualify. The deadline to pre-qualify is April 30, 2025 by 5:00 pm. To complete the pre-qualification application, please review the qualification requirements below then visit https://smr.to/p101349 to pre-qualify. If you qualify, you will be emailed an application.The John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to Hemophilia of Georgia clients who are motivated and talented but lack the resources to achieve their educational goals. Students who would like to be considered for the John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship must meet the requirements listed below:Applicants must be Hemophilia of Georgia clients who have...

SAMSEF manages the Ben W. Fortson Scholarship fund. This fund was established in 1980 by members of SAMSOG and is named in memory of Ben W. Fortson. Ben W. Fortson was a longtime and devoted Secretary of State and Surveyor General for the State of GA, as well as a strong advocate for the land surveying profession in the state of GA. This scholarship is devoted to benefit those students pursuing their bachelor's degree in land surveying or a directly related course of study. Through the years, this fund has benefited many land surveying students with financial assistance as they...

SAMSEF has established five regional scholarships to support degree seeking land surveying students throughout the state of GA. Preference will be given to the applicant's home region in the state when considering their application. The recipients of each of these scholarships must be a resident of GA, pursuing a career in land surveying, and pursuing a degree in land surveying or a related field of study at an accredited college acceptable to the trustees of SAMSEF. The degree must include sufficient hours to take the surveyor intern (SI) exam upon graduation. These scholarships will be made available to students at...

Education is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced global economy. Technology connects us to places and people we could never have imagined, and more information is available now than in all of human history. But that doesn’t mean you can learn everything you need online. We didn’t become lawyers without going to college first. Now, we want to extend our help to the next generation of future architects, engineers, doctors, lawyers, educators, and more!Grant Law Office is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one deserving high school or college student in the state of Georgia. The deadline to apply is...

The Georgia Collectors Association offers up to $1,500 in scholarship(s) each year divided among selected qualifying candidate(s). This scholarship is offered to high school seniors, college students, or those attending vocational training and are Georgia residents.The 2025 Scholarship Application is now available. Click here for the application. All applications and essays must be received by Midnight (Central Time) on May 31, 2025.Read the testimonial below from a past recipient:Thanks to your generosity, I was able to attend college for another semester and work hard to progress further into my degree. Now, I am a Georgia Southern University graduate … As...

Who Qualifies for An Atlanta Affiliate Scholarship?ALL APPLICATIONS MEETING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.RequirementsResident of Georgia enrolled in Atlanta area institution.Completed one year of study post high school.Completed a minimum of one semester in current course of study.Preference is given to women who are:In good academic standing.25 years of age or older.Seeking funds for supplemental expenses (e.g., books, fees, childcare, transportation). Tuition funds may be covered by other sources.Applicants majoring in all academic fields are encouraged to apply.When to Apply for An Atlanta Affiliate ScholarshipThe Atlanta Affiliate Scholarship Committee will begin accepting applications for the 2025-26 Academic Year on January 20,...

In 1993, an endowment was left to the Georgia Hospital Research and Education Foundation (GHAREF) by retired GHA Executive Director Mr. Glenn Hogan in honor of his late wife Marjorie.  Mr. Hogan’s stated purpose for the endowment was to provide “financial assistance to young people desiring to prepare for a career in the health care field.” Since the program's inception, GHA has awarded funds to high school students and health care workers to aid them in furthering their health care education.HOSA PartnershipGHA supports health care workforce development through a partnership with the Georgia Chapter of HOSA – Future Health Professionals...

Chris King was a percussionist in the Lassiter High School Band from 2011-2015. He died in April 2016. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his years in the LHS Band and the friendships he made with other band members. Christopher was described by his closest friends in band as kind, helpful,  accepting of others, never willing to put others down, one to befriend underclassmen and one to divert attention from those feeling embarrassed. To honor Christopher’s life, his parents have established the Chris King Memorial Scholarship. This IS NOT a scholarship based on academic achievement or musical skill. Instead, it IS a scholarship based...

The Georgia Nurses Foundation awards academic scholarships to qualifying applicants seeking to advance their nursing education.These include:The Annie Lou Overton Scholarship - For registered nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.The Kathryn Suggs Chance Leonard Scholarship - For students seeking a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.The Katherine Pope Scholarship - For non-registered nurse students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.Annie Lou Overton ScholarshipAnnie Lou Overton served as executive director of the Georgia Nurses Association for several years. For her time, she was very liberal and determined to build a strong Georgia Nurses Association. Today, Annie Lou Overton's convictions remain...