Georgia Scholarships for High School and College Students

Description **Overview** The AALA Gene Henson Scholarship is a 501(c)(3) scholarship program that supports ongoing training and continuing education for AALA members and education in the local community. It awards a competitive scholarship each year to an outstanding high school senior who plans to attend an accredited institution in Georgia. The foundation is intended to help bridge the cost of higher education for deserving students from metro Atlanta-area schools. Administration and oversight are provided by AALA volunteers and a dedicated scholarship committee. Key takeaways: - Sponsored by the AALA Gene Henson Scholarship Foundation (501(c)(3)). - Annual, competitive scholarship for metro...

SAMSEF offers a portfolio of scholarships to support students pursuing education in land surveying. Each year, recipients of these annual awards are chosen by a panel of land surveyors drawn from a neighboring state’s land surveying society. All annual scholarships are distributed by July of each year. Summary of available scholarships: Ben W. Fortson Scholarship - Amount: $3,500 per year - Managed by SAMSEF, the Ben W. Fortson Scholarship was created in 1980 by members of SAMSOG and honors the memory of Ben W. Fortson. Fortson served for many years as Secretary of State and Surveyor General for the State...

Introduction SAMSEF offers five regional scholarships to support students in Georgia who are pursuing education and careers in land surveying. When evaluating applications, preference will be given to candidates from the applicant’s home region within the state. Eligibility - Applicants must be residents of Georgia. - Candidates should be working toward a career in land surveying and enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited college program acceptable to the SAMSEF trustees. - Eligible programs include degree paths in land surveying or closely related fields that contain enough coursework to qualify the graduate to sit for the Surveyor Intern...

Introduction The Higher Foundation Scholarship is a merit-driven award designed to help college students in Georgia meet essential living needs. Each recipient receives $2,000 for the awarded academic year, disbursed as $1,000 for the Fall semester and $1,000 for the Spring semester. Award decisions emphasize academic performance, career preparation, and servant leadership. Applications are accepted annually from May 1 through August 1. Applicants will be notified of their application status by September 1. Scholarship Priorities - Basic needs support: Assistance targets students’ cost-of-living expenses to reduce basic needs insecurity. - Academic achievement: Applicants who demonstrate a solid GPA and a...

Description **Purpose:** Wellroot Family Services operates a scholarship program to help students continue their education at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational-technical schools in the United States. The program supports high school seniors, recent graduates, current undergraduates, and graduate-level students who meet program criteria. Awards are distributed from multiple named funds with different priorities and eligibility requirements. Applicants should consult fund-specific details before applying. Key takeaways: - Scholarship program administered for students pursuing postsecondary studies in the U.S. - Supports high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. - Multiple named funds with distinct priorities fund the awards. - Review fund-specific rules...