Georgia Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview Each year Georgia Thespians awards a total of $26,500 in college scholarships to thirteen graduating senior Thespians. The awards recognize achievement across performance, technical craft, leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to theatre education. Selection notes Where indicated, recipients are chosen based on materials such as troupe resumes, interviews, auditions, portfolios, and outline resumes of roles/positions held during high school. Special provisions apply to the Theatre Education scholarship (see below). Scholarships - Gerald Ray Horne Scholarship — $2,500 - Presented to a well-rounded Thespian who models the qualities of Ray Horne’s career as a director and state leader: service, talent,...

GACD offers an annual scholarship of $1,000 to promote education and career pursuits in the field of soil and water conservation. This financial aid is available to students who are either currently majoring in, or plan to major in, a discipline related to soil and water conservation. The acceptable fields of study encompass agricultural education, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, and agricultural communications, among others.The scholarship is open to high school seniors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students from Georgia, studying at any accredited institution within the United States. First-semester college students are required to submit their high school transcript...

Georgia Tech has set up a one-time $5,000 scholarship for an incoming freshman who has actively participated in a FIRST team during their last two years of high school. This financial aid, based on need, is granted yearly and can be applied to any academic program.How to ApplyMake sure to include your involvement in FIRST activities in your Georgia Tech Undergraduate Admission Application.Go to https://finaid.gatech.edu/apply/fall-first-year to access links and information for the three mandatory applications:Complete the GT Scholarships and Financial Aid ApplicationFill out the FAFSASubmit the CSS ProfileThese three applications become available on October 1 and must be submitted by...

Georgia Press Educational Foundation — 2026–2027 applications (deadline: February 1, 2026) Overview - The Georgia Press Educational Foundation (GPEF) is accepting scholarship and internship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. All scholarship materials must be received by Feb. 1, 2026. How to apply — Scholarships - To be considered for a GPEF scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year, complete the scholarship application and send it to sireland@gapress.org by February 1, 2026. - Download the scholarship form (Scholarship App 2026-2027) from the foundation’s materials on the website or from the button in the left column of this page. How to apply...

Intro The Balams Firm, acting as a Community Partner, seeks to identify and reward outstanding students. Through the Balams Firm Scholarship, we help eligible students pursue higher education by assisting with tuition and related costs. Award One (1) scholarship of $2,500 will be granted based on the application review. The scholarship payment will be issued by check and sent directly to the recipient’s accredited college or university. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a legal resident of the United States - Reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area - Intend to enroll full-time at an accredited college...

Overview The Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan (undergraduate scholarships) exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women pursuing college education that prepares them for leadership and service in their communities. Eligibility - Applicants must have lived in Troup County, Georgia for a minimum of two years. - Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school, or scheduled to graduate within six months, and rank in the top 25% of their class academically. Awards and Deadlines - Up to ten scholarships may be awarded each year under the Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship Plan. - The next application deadline is February...

Introduction Through our scholarship and endowment initiatives, we provide more than $40,000 each year to deserving students from Georgia who are preparing to enroll in the state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities. The annual GMF Scholarship does more than help with tuition — it also connects recipients with the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies, offering both financial support and industry links that enhance their educational experience. We are committed to continuing this tradition of investing in Georgia’s future leaders. GMF College Scholarship — Application Deadline Completed application packets must be postmarked by February 27, 2026, to be considered....

Introduction The Billy and Bobby Stevens Fund was created through the wills of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Stevens to honor the memory of Billy and Bobby Stevens. Purpose This fund provides undergraduate scholarships to students from Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe counties who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility - Must be a graduate of an accredited high school located in one of these counties: Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe. - High school cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is required; recipients must also maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 to...

Introduction The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture supports students pursuing agriculture-related education by offering multiple scholarship opportunities with different criteria. Applications for the 2025 scholarship cycle are now open. Eligibility overview Individual scholarships have specific requirements, but common elements include Georgia residency, a focus on agriculture or related fields, demonstrated leadership, and minimum GPA standards. Where applicable, awards require enrollment at a Georgia institution that offers agriculture programs (see the Foundation website for a listing of University System of Georgia campuses and sample qualifying majors). Available scholarships (summary) - Georgia Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture - Purpose: Support exceptional high school seniors...

Each year the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta distributes hundreds of scholarships through a range of donor funds. Key application dates - Ballard Family Foundation: applications open October 27, 2025, and close November 14, 2025. - Jim Kennedy Scholarship: applications open December 1, 2025, and close January 20, 2026. - Most scholarships for the 2026–2027 cycle: the application window opens December 8, 2025, and closes March 2, 2026. - All applicants for the 2026–2027 scholarships will be notified of award decisions by July 6, 2026. Eligibility and how to apply To qualify for Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta scholarships, you...

Empowering Students and Local Schools The Classic Center Cultural Foundation supports artistic growth and excellence by awarding annual scholarships to outstanding high school students in the performing and visual arts. Each scholarship provides the recipient with $2,000 and includes an additional contribution to the student’s high school arts program to help sustain local creative efforts. Support for the visual arts award is partially underwritten by The Ann and Jack Crowley Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts. Who may apply Applicants must live in one of these Northeast Georgia counties: Athens-Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan,...

Introduction The Peyton Anderson Scholarship was created in 2009 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of The Peyton Anderson Foundation. Mr. Anderson believed in improving the lives of others through service and strongly valued higher education. During his life he provided funding to help deserving students pursue college. The scholarship continues his philanthropic legacy by assisting students from Bibb County pursue postsecondary education. Since the program began, the Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 to promising Bibb County students with financial need, and several recipients have already graduated from college. Eligibility To qualify for the Peyton Anderson Scholarship, applicants must meet...