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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship-Georgia

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Complete the application provided by the Georgia Department of Education. Renewable awards for outstanding graduating Georgia high school seniors to be used for full-time undergraduate study at eligible U.S. institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 600. Maximum no. of awards: 700. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 703 scholarship(s), totalling $1,023,545. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 4/1.

Georgia HOPE Teacher Scholarship Program

(University/Loan)

Purpose: Forgivable loan program for Georgia residents who have been admitted into an advanced degree teacher education program leading to certification in a critical shortage field. Recipients are obligated to teach/serve in their area of study at a Georgia public school for one year for each $2500 awarded, with a maximum of four years. Write for deadlines. Focus: Education; Special Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1500. Maximum no. of awards: 2500. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2500 loan(s), totalling $4,261,751. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript.

Georgia Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Grant Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Based on financial need. Recipients must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Renewable award for Georgia residents enrolled in a state postsecondary institution. Must be U.S. citizen. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3000. Maximum no. of awards: 3500. Minimum award amount: $370. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3135 grant(s), totalling $1,475,542. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis.

Georgia PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, University/Loan)

Purpose: Renewable, forgivable loans for junior undergraduates at Georgia colleges who have been accepted for enrollment into a teacher education program leading to initial certification. Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA required. Recipient must teach at a Georgia public school for one year for each $1500 awarded. Available to seniors for renewal only. Write for deadlines. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 700. Maximum no. of awards: 1400. Minimum award amount: $3000. Maximum award amount: $6000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1275 loan(s), totalling $896,650. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript.

Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant/Law Enforcement Personnel Department Grant

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for children of Georgia law enforcement officers, prison guards, or fire fighters killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Must attend an accredited postsecondary Georgia school. Complete the Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents application. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Maximum no. of awards: 40. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 38 grant(s), totalling $64,270. To Apply: Required: application form.

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Grant)

Purpose: Award for Georgia residents pursuing undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year Georgia private institution. Complete the Georgia Student Grant Application. Award is $909 per academic year. Deadlines vary. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 25000. Maximum no. of awards: 32000. Minimum award amount: $909. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 34447 grant(s), totalling $33,123,310. To Apply: Required: application form.

Governor's Scholarship-Georgia

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award to assist students selected as Georgia scholars, STAR students, valedictorians, and salutatorians. For use at two- and four-year colleges and universities in Georgia. Recipients are selected as entering freshmen. Renewable award of up to $1000. Minimum 3.5 GPA required. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2000. Maximum no. of awards: 3000. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2758 scholarship(s), totalling $4,114,504. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript.

HOPE—Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Grant program for Georgia residents who are college undergraduates to attend an accredited two- or four-year Georgia institution. Tuition and fees may be covered by the grant. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Renewable if student maintains grades and reapplies. Write for deadlines. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 140000. Maximum no. of awards: 170000. Minimum award amount: $300. Maximum award amount: $3900. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 196007 scholarship(s), totalling $323,170,232. To Apply: Required: application form.