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Scholarships At UGA

Fall StudentsAcademic Scholarships at UGA

In 2007, UGA awarded over $4.5 million in scholarships and awards from University Foundation funds to undergraduate students.  Most academic (merit-based) scholarships for first-year students are awarded during the Admissions process. First-year students must submit their admissions application to UGA by December 15  to receive priority consideration for scholarships.

For consideration of need-based scholarships listed below or other federal, state or institutional need-based aid, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) as soon after January 1 as they can and list UGA as a recipient.  UGA's Title IV School Code is 001598.  The FASFA form is available on-line. For additional information regarding the Georgia HOPE scholarship or aid based on financial need, please consult the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid.

Additionally, scholarships available through individual academic departments and schools are typically awarded to upperclassmen, but prospective students should consult the web pages of their intended department and school for information regarding departmental scholarships awarded to incoming students. Some scholarships for first-year students require an additional application. Please consult the following list of scholarships for more information.

Foundation Fellowship

  • Typically 20-25 new student awards
  • Minimum academic GPA of 3.75 (unweighted)
  • 1400 SAT ( on Critical Reading and Math only) or 31 ACT
  • A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
  • Applications for the Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship must be submitted by the November 15th postmark deadline.
  • Annual $9,000 stipend for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE scholarship) or annual $14,500 stipend for out-of-state students (in addition to a Regents Out-of-State Tuition Waiver)
    Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship Application

Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship

  • Typically 35-40 new student awards
  • Minimum academic GPA of 3.75 (unweighted)
  • 1400 SAT (on Critical Reading and Math only) or 31 ACT
  • A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
  • Only students who have applied for the Foundation Fellowship will be considered for the Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship. All students invited to and who attend the Foundation Fellowship Interview Weekend will be offered Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarships as Foundation Fellowship finalists.
  • Annual $4,500 stipend for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE scholarship) or annual $7,000 stipend for out-of-state students (in addition to a Regents Out-of-State Tuition Waiver)
    Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship Application

George Woodruff Scholarship

  • Typically 2-3 new student awards
  • Students with a strong academic record and who will enroll in the Honors Program will be considered.
  • $2,000 renewable which can be combined with the HOPE scholarship

Dr. Henry King Stanford Scholarship

  • Typically 2-3 new student awards
  • Minimum academic GPA of 3.70 (unweighted)
  • 1400 SAT (on Critical Reading and Math only) or 31 ACT,
  • a record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
  • Only students who have applied for the Foundation Fellowship and enroll in the Honors Program will be considered for the Henry King Stanford Scholarship. Must not be a recipient of the FF or Ramsey
  • $3,000 renewable which can be combined with the HOPE scholarship for Georgia residents and for students who are non-resident, a Regents Waiver of the out-of-state fees will be included.

Charter Scholarship

  • Typically 200-250 new student awards
  • Outstanding achievement in academics and reflecting other criteriacontained inthe Philosophy Statement of Admissions. All admitted UGA applicants whose admission files are complete by December 15 will automatically be considered.
  • Annual renewable $1,000 stipend for in-state students (in addition to the HOPE scholarship) or annual $1,000 renewable stipend for out-of-state students (in addition to a Regents Waiver of out-of-state tuition)

Georgia Incentive Scholarship

  • Typically 40 new student awards
  • Academically superior students from select non-feeder Georgia public high schools
  • Admitted UGA applicants whose admission files are complete by December 15 will automatically be considered
  • Annual $1,000 stipend (in addition to the HOPE scholarship)

Harris Scholarship

  • Typically 20-25 new student awards
  • Academically superior students from high schools located in Clarke County, GA
  • Admitted UGA applicants whose admission files are complete by December 15 will automatically be considered
  • Annual $2,000 stipend (in addition to the HOPE scholarship)

One UGA Scholarship

  • Typically 20-25 new student awards
  • Academically strong students who provide diversity to UGA based on the Univerisity's broad definition of diversity
  • Admitted UGA applicants whose admission files are complete by December 15 will be automatically be considered
  • Annual $1500 renewable award (in addition to the HOPE scholarship) or $1500 renewable award plus a Regents Waiver of out-of state fees

Regents Waivers

  • Typically awarded in conjunction with other UGA academic scholarships, to 75-100 new students annually
  • Waives either one-half or all of the difference between in-state and out-of state tuition
  • Renewable based on the criteria of the academic scholarship to which it is attached

Combined Financial Need and Merit-Based Scholarships

The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

  • Typically 3-8 new student awards
  • Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken Spanish
  • A Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the United States
  • Demonstrated financial need as determined by the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid
  • $3,000 annual renewable scholarship
  • The postmark deadline for Goizueta applications is March 15.
  • The Goizueta Application may be downloaded from here.

Shaw-White Family Scholarship

  • Typically 1-2 new student awards
  • Academically competitive students from Northwest Georgia high schools
  • Students whose admissions file is complete by December 15th will be automatically considered
  • Students must apply for need-based aid via the FAFSA in January and submit it to UGA
  • Amounts vary and are renewable

UGA Alumni Association Scholarship

  • Typically 1 new student award
  • Academically competitive students should complete an application for need-based aid via the FAFSA in January and submit to UGA
  • Annual $5,000 renewable stipend (in addition to the HOPE scholarship and other potential need-based aid)

Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship

  • Typically 12 new student awards
  • Must be first in their family to attend college,
  • Be from Georgia and application for need-based aid via the FAFSA completed in January and submitted to UGA
  • $5,000 renewable scholarship

Other Scholarships

Black Alumni Scholarship

Diversity Scholarship

Bradley Turner Leadership Scholarship

  • Typically one new student award
  • Students who aspire to be student leaders at UGA and have exhibited superior leadership capabilities while in high school
  • Preference given to residents of the Columbus, Georgia area
  • Valued at the estimated cost for in-state tuition, room, board and up to $1000  and renewable for up to three additional years
  • Application required.  http://www.uga.edu/cls/applications/index.html

Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (Peach State LSAMP) is a National Science Foundation sponsored program with the mission to increase the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering or Math disciplines (STEM). The University of Georgia is a partner in this program which provides financial support, internships, mentorships and research opportunities for selected undergraduates. 

The Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO) offers incoming first year students an opportunity for an intense program in research.  The CURO Apprenticeship provides research partnerships, faculty mentors and special seminars.  The Apprenticeship provides a $1000 stipend per semester which may be renewed for a second year. 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Awards (HSF) The University of Georgia is a partner with HSF in their University Alliance and students may apply directly to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for scholarships valued at $2500 based on Financial Need.  Typically 20-25 new students are awarded renewable scholarships based on financial need for Hispanic American students by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund . 

ROTC  The University of Georgia hosts both Army and Air Force ROTC units and students seeking ROTC competitive scholarships should contact the units on campus at http://www.armyrotc.uga.edu/ and http://www.uga.edu/afrotc/

Music Scholarships  The University of Georgia's School of Music awards scholarships based on audition to students majoring in the music programs at UGA.  For information, dates of auditions and applications contact  http://art.uga.edu/index.php?pt=1&id=326.

Disability Resource Center Scholarships  Students registered with the Disability Resource Center at UGA may be eligible for one of the following scholarships, most of which are awarded to upper-class students.  Click here for the full listing of DRC Scholarship Opportunities.

  • Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship (returning UGA students and valued at full tuition for a year)
  • Margaret Towson Scholarship (returning visually impiared UGA student and amount varies)
  • Lauren Melissa Kelly Award (one time spring award of $500)
  • Joe Coile Memorial Award (one time spring award of $500 based on service and leadership, in addition to other factors)
  • The Matthew Peddicord Memorial Award One time spring award of $500 to student with a chronic illness)
  • William I. Aynes Award (one time spring award for a pre-law student)

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