Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

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How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

GEICC Scholarship

The GEICC Scholarship provides five $1,000 awards for Georgia seniors pursuing STEM with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply now!

Essay

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

This application asks for financial info.

Tax returns

Kendra Smith Scholarship Program

The Balams Firm Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship

The Balams Firm offers a $2,500 scholarship for Atlanta students with a 3.2 GPA planning to enroll in college full-time.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Ty Cobb Scholarship

The Ty Cobb Scholarship offers $250+ to Georgia undergraduates with financial need and a strong academic record.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What is a letter of recommendation?

Watson-Brown Scholarship

The Watson-Brown Scholarship offers $3,000 per semester for students from select counties in GA and SC attending accredited colleges.

Emerge Grant

Emerge Grant supports women and nonbinary individuals in Georgia and Montana pursuing education, offering $250 and renewable for 5 years.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture

Apply for the $1,500 Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture to support your career in agriculture. Submit an essay to apply!

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants

The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grants provide financial aid for women and non-binary students 35+ pursuing education in the U.S.

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Henry County Foundation's scholarships

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Philip R. Karr Scholarship

The Philip R. Karr Scholarship awards $2,000 to Georgia students in environmental engineering and related fields.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Durwood McAlister Scholarship

The Durwood McAlister Scholarship offers $250+ to Georgia students majoring in print journalism. Apply now!

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Scholarships 

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities.

Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship

The Ted G. Wilson Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 for students pursuing construction education in the Southeast U.S.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

5 Strong Scholarship

The 5 Strong Scholarship offers full-tuition for minority seniors from Atlanta or Houston attending an HBCU with a 2.5 GPA.

What if my college GPA is too low for this program?

The Charles Clarke Cordle Memorial Scholarship

The Charles Clark Cordle Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for Georgia or Alabama college students with an Amateur Radio License.

H2Opportunity Scholarship

The H2Opportunity Scholarship awards $2,000 to Georgia high school graduates pursuing water profession careers. Apply online with an essay.

The Atlanta Radio Club Scholarship

The Atlanta Radio Club offers a $500 scholarship for Georgia students with an Amateur Radio license attending a 4-year college.

Roan Scholars Program

The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship

The Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship offers $2,000 to 50 students in Human Services from PA, GA, or DC with a 2.5 GPA.

Best Foot Forward Scholarship

The Best Foot Forward Scholarship offers $1,500 to Georgia students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Golden Door Scholarship

Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.

Philip R. Karr, III Scholarship Fund

The Philip R. Karr, III Scholarship Fund offers $2,000 for Georgia residents pursuing graduate studies in environmental engineering and related fields.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

GAEP Environmental Scholarship 

The GAEP Environmental Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for full-time Georgia students majoring in environmental fields with a 3.0 GPA.

The North Georgia Community Foundation Scholarships

The North Georgia Community Foundation offers over $500,000 in scholarships annually for local students based on merit and need.

What is a scholarship portal?

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama offers over 45 scholarships, with awards up to $32,000 for local students.

Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Scholarships

The Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application required.

Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation Scholarships

Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

Cobb Community Foundation's scholarships

Cobb Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for Cobb County students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!

Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program

Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund

Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.

Chairman's Scholarship 

The Chairman's Scholarship offers $2,500 to eligible high school students in NC, SC, or AL for college. Apply with transcripts and essays.

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship

Owens Corning Building Futures Scholarship offers up to $4,250 for Black/African American or Latinx/Hispanic freshmen with financial need.

NEWH Atlanta Chapter Scholarship

NEWH Atlanta Chapter offers up to $60,000 in scholarships for hospitality students in the Southeast. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

The SAWF Scholarship

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

Community Foundation of South Georgia Scholarships

Community Foundation of South Georgia offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High local student success rate!

How do I know if I've won an eligible matching scholarship?

NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship

The NATAS Southeast Foundation Scholarship awards up to $6,000 for students in broadcast or digital media from select Southeastern states.

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Greenhouse Scholars

Greenhouse Scholars offers up to $5,000 for high school seniors in select states with a 3.5 GPA and financial need.

Katherine Pope Scholarship

The Katherine Pope Scholarship offers $500+ for Georgia residents pursuing a nursing degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Annie Lou Overton Scholarship

The Annie Lou Overton Scholarship offers $500+ to Georgia nurses pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Kathryn Suggs Chance Leonard Scholarship

The Kathryn Suggs Chance Leonard Scholarship offers $500+ for Georgia residents pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.

PRSA Georgia Multicultural PRism Scholarship

What majors are accepted for the AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship?

AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship

The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.

NFWL Essay Student Scholarship Contest

The NFWL Essay Student Scholarship Contest offers $250+ for female U.S. citizens in South Carolina colleges. Apply now!

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.