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[Page 2] Top Scholarships for Georgia Students with Upcoming Deadlines
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Jett, Nyla, and Cadences Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTammy OwensAmount
$1,000Deadline
Oct 08, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support young women through their college years so they can complete their degrees and become successful.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: New York or Georgia
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Medicine or healthcare
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners31Phillip Randall Gaston Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPhyllis GastonAmount
$2,000Deadline
May 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Phillip Randall Gaston by supporting students who share his affinity for math.- Education Level: High school student
- School Name: Campbell High School
- State: Georgia
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner32Nyah Regina Williams Book Scholarship
Funded byTunisia WilliamsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Nyah Regina Williams by supporting African American students who plan to attend HBCUs.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Georgia
- Race: African American
- Education Plan: Will attend an HBCU
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners33Bettie Lott and Vera Times Public Health Scholarship
Funded byThe Bettie Lott and Vera Times FoundationAmount
$4,600Deadline
Jun 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Bettie Lott and Vera Times by supporting students who are committed to advancing public health.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Location: Clayton County, Georgia
- Field of Study: Public health or a related field (epidemiology, medicine, research, nursing, etc.)
Scholarship is awarded to
4 winners34HomeCare.com Nursing Scholarship
Funded byCareSaveAmount
$8,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is designed to provide equitable opportunities for prospective Black nurses to excel in their studies and pending career.- Major of interest: Nursing/ADN
- State: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Arizona, or Alabama
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners35Homer L. Graham Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGraham FamilyAmount
$1,500Deadline
Jul 15, 2021Education Level
AnyTo honor the legacy of Homer L. Graham, this scholarship will be awarded to one black male who is graduating from high school and planning to attend an HBCU in the fall of 2021.- Colleges of Interest: Looking to attend/accepted into an HBCU
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner36Well Made - Davis Scholarship
Funded byDavisAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support Pepperdine University, Warner Pacific University, and Samford University students looking to leave their mark on the world.- Current School: Emory University, Warner Pacific University, Pepperdine University, Samford University, or Abilene Christian University
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners37Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGiovanni Vitrano Memorial ScholarshipAmount
$7,000Deadline
May 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is in Memory of Giovanni Vitrano and will support high school soccer players from Florida.- Education Level: High school
- Sport: Soccer
- State: Florida, Georgia
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners38Tom Schwarz Scholarship
Funded byThomas SchwarzAmount
$500Deadline
May 17, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student looking to give back to their community through their future career in business, marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality, or finance.- Education Level: HIgh school senior or undergraduate
- State: Georgia
- Major: Business, finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship, or marketing
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner39Gourmet Foods International Culinary Scholarship
Funded byGourmet Foods InternationalAmount
$5,000Deadline
Sep 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support current and future students pursuing careers in culinary arts or food science.- GPA: 2.75 or higher
- Education Goals: Accepted into or currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners40Eva Clark Murray Memorial Scholarship
Funded byEducate the City, Inc.Amount
$500Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Eva Clark Murray by supporting Black women who are pursuing degrees in education.- Education Level: High school junior or senior
- State: Georgia
- Race: Black
- Gender: Female
- Field of Study: Education
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner41Community Reinvestment Grant: Pride Scholarship
Funded byThe Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc.Amount
$2,500Deadline
May 28, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students who are passionate about being advocates in their communities.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Background: First generation college student
- Identity: LGBTQ+
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner42Hackworth-Rhodes STEM Scholarship
Funded byNEKIA HACKWORTHAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThe Hackworth-Rhodes STEM Scholarship aims to support high school seniors in Georgia pursuing STEM.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Georgia
- Field of Study: STEM
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner43Curry & C/O ‘22 Scholarship
Funded byKimora Janee CurryAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a high school senior in Georgia.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Georgia
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner44Josephine E. Sloane Scholarship for Legal Studies
Funded bySloane Law LLCAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 30, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support an African-American law students who have financial need pay for tuition and fees.- GPA: Must be above 3.0
- Location: Must be within the state of Georgia
- Education: Current or prospective law student
- Race/Ethnicity: Must be African American
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner45McGovern Legacy Scholarship
Funded byAnnarita McGovernAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 06, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have been in foster care to make their transition to college easier.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Background: Foster care experience
- State: Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner46Dr. Clarence Flanigan Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFlanigan FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Feb 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Clarence Flanigan Jr. by supporting students from humble beginnings who are pursuing higher education.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- School Type: HBCU
- Race: African American
- Gender: Male
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners47Ray’s Supply Scholarship
Funded byTyrec RayAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 01, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in Georgia.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Georgia
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners48Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers
Funded bySafe At Play IncAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 30, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Andrea Tyrah DeBruhl by promoting playground safety awareness to protect children from harm or injury.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Early Childhood Education
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner49Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Funded byGiving CircleAmount
$6,000Deadline
Nov 30, 2024Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are just starting out on their journeys in higher education so they can stay in school and complete their degrees.- Education Level: Undergraduate freshman
- Field of Study: STEM
- Region: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama or Louisiana
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners50Carol B. Warren, You are Loved Scholarship
Funded byKatherine GardnerAmount
$5,000Deadline
Feb 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Carol B. Warren by supporting non-traditional students who are pursuing their educational goals.- Education Level: Non-traditional student pursuing an undergraduate degree or planning to after finishing a GED
- Gender: Female-identifying
- State: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina
Scholarship is awarded to
10 winners51Camille Donaldson Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMaggie WatkinsAmount
$2,305Deadline
Apr 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who have fought to overcome mental health struggles.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Georgia
- Background: Has struggled with and overcome significant setbacks with mental health
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner52Burke Brown Scholarship
Funded byJeffrey BrownAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 15, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.- Education Level: High school student
- Background: U.S. citizen
- State: Georgia
- GPA: 2.75 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner53Aserina Hill Memorial Scholarship
Funded byHill FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to preserve Aserina Hill’s legacy of giving by providing students with financial aid so they have the opportunity to attend college.- Education Level: High school senior
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or community service experience
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner54Thomas Sisters' STEM Promotion Scholarship
Funded byThomas SistersAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support the diversification of STEM by uplifting women of color as they pursue higher education.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Metter High School
- State: Georgia
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners55Dora C. White Scholarship
Funded byThomas SistersAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 30, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Mrs. Dora C White, an HBCU alumna, by supporting BIPOC students in Candler, Bulloch, or Evans County, Georgia.- Education Level: High school senior
- Race: BIPOC
- College of Interest: HBCU
- Location: Candler, Bulloch, or Evans County, Georgia
- GPA: 3.0 min. GPA
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner56Mattie's Way Memorial Scholarship
Funded byWilmoth FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 03, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to raise awareness of mental health issues so that those struggling are able to access the help they need to keep fighting so they can one day thrive.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Psychology and/or counseling
- States: West Virginia, Georgia, or Alabama
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner57Dark and Light Scholarship
Funded byWaynika HallAmount
$500Deadline
Jul 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to help first-generation, BIPOC students from Georgia so they can continue their education and achieve their dreams.- Education Level: Must be a senior in high school
- Location: Must be from Georgia
- Background: Must be a first-generation student
- Race: Must be BIPOC
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner58OHS Class of 2005 Scholarship
Funded by2005 OHS AlumniAmount
$500Deadline
Aug 12, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support the Class of 2025 and to reach out across generations and say, "We see you. We believe in you. And we want to help you soar."- Background: Accepted to a college, university, or trade school for the fall 2025 semesterA
- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Osborne High School
- State: Georgia
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or higher
Scholarship is in review59Rosa A. Wilson Scholarship
Funded byCounseling 360Amount
$1,000Deadline
Aug 19, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support young women who seek to address injustice and systemic challenges through their careers.- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Race: African American student
- Field of Study: Helping profession (social work, nursing, pre-med, education, etc.)
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- State: Alabama or Georgia
Scholarship is in review60
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HOPE Scholarship, and who is eligible?
The HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based award for Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and college. It provides tuition assistance for students who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an eligible private college, public college, or university in Georgia.
How does the Zell Miller Scholarship differ from the HOPE Scholarship?
The Zell Miller Scholarship is similar to the HOPE Scholarship but has stricter academic requirements, including a minimum 3.7 high school GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1200 or an equivalent ACT score. It offers more comprehensive tuition assistance than the HOPE Scholarship.
Can students in vocational or certificate programs receive financial aid through the HOPE Grant?
Yes, the HOPE Grant is available to Georgia residents pursuing a certificate or diploma at eligible institutions. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 college GPA to remain eligible, and there's a limit on the number of credit hours funded by the grant.