Scholarships & Honors Program Criteria

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International students can still apply. Please visit the International Students page for the application.


Scholarship and Criteria

Number

Amount (per year)

Interdisciplinary

1906 Scholars for students of any major interested in the top-tier of the University Honors Program. (Applications are due by November 5.)

15-18

Tuition (Renewable for four years)

University Honors Program Scholarships for students of any major.  While only 30 students receive scholarships, 150 are admitted into the program.

30

$1500 (Renewable for four years)

Georgia Southern University Foundation Scholars Award for students of any major with a minimum 1200 SAT (27 ACT) and strong high school grade point average.

10

$1500 (Renewable for four years)

Cone Scholarship for students of any major with a minimum 1200 SAT (27 ACT) and a strong high school grade point average.

10

$1500 (Renewable for two years)

President’s Scholarship for students of any major with a minimum 1200 SAT (27 ACT) and strong high school grade point average.

65

$1500-4000

Albert C Worrell International Scholarship for International Studies, International Trade, International Economics, or foreign language majors.

1

$1000

Ranger Robert Haywood Scholarship for a student who has a parent serving or has formerly served as a Ranger in the US Army.
1
$5000 (Renewable for four years)
Goizeuta Foundation Scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students whose families currently reside in the United States.
2
$5000 (Renewable for four years)
ROTC Scholarships for students who agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on active duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)
21
Varies
National Merit Finalist Award for students who are designated as National Merit Finalist
Varies
$3000
Southern LEAD for students with outstanding leadership experience (Leadership, Excellence, Academics, and Dedication).
40
$1000

General Academic Scholarships

Varies

Varies

College of Science and Technology

Gulfstream Scholars Program for students pursuing an engineering degree from Georgia Tech through either the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program (GTREP) or the Regents Engineering Transfer Program (RETP). Applicants should have at least a high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum SAT score of 1200.

15-25

$1500 (Renewable for two years)

 

Hugh E. Darley, Sr. Technology Scholarship for students studying in the field of technology with a strong emphasis in design. Demonstrated interests and accomplishments in music, theater, art, writing and design, as well as demonstrated leadership in the community should be taken into consideration.

1

$500

Biology Chairs Award for entering freshmen that are declaring a Major in Biology.  Students will be selected based on academic record, demonstrated talents and motivating interests. 

2

$500

Charles Thompson Scholarship available to incoming freshmen residing from Georgia.  Students must be pursuing any major or degree within the College of Science and Technology. 
1
$1000
Paulson Scholars for students interested in a four-year research experience. Students be asked to present their research at a national conference by the conclusion of their senior year. The award can be applied to materials, travel and salary for the student.

2

$2500 Research Stipend (Renewable for four years)

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Graphic Communications Management Award for students interested in careers in graphic communications. 

4

$1500

Maxann Foy Scholarship in History for History majors.

1

$500

Bo and Gloria Ginn Scholarship for freshmen students majoring in Political Science.  Recipient’s academic record, demonstrated talents, personal character, relevant extracurricular activities, and motivating interests will be considered when making a decision.

1

$1200

Julia Floyd Smith Scholarship in History for Women for outstanding female students majoring in History.
1
$1400

Ruffin Scholarship for freshmen students majoring in English, History, Foreign Languages or Writing and Linguistics.  Recipient’s academic record, demonstrated talents, personal character, relevant extracurricular activities, and motivating interests will be considered.

2

Tuition, Fees and 15% Book Allowance
(Renewable for four years)

College of Education

Jim and Ruth Miller Scholarship for freshmen majoring in early childhood education, middle grades education or secondary education.  Recipients must have a 3.0 high school GPA.  Financial need, extracurricular activities in school, community involvement, and prior work experience will be considered when making the decision.

2

$1000

Ann Waters Ramsey Scholarship for Education majors.  Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, personal character, relevant extracurricular activities, and motivating interests.

1

$750

Tootle Cain Scholarship for incoming freshmen planning to teach science K-12
2
$1450

Sudie A. Fulford Scholarship for Early Childhood Education majors.

1

$1400

College of Health and Human Sciences

Bulloch County Hospital Authority Scholarship for freshmen who are Bulloch County residents who will be majoring in a Health Profession (Child and Family Development, Health Behavior, Medical Technology, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Community Health, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Food Science/Dietetics, Nursing, and Therapeutic Recreation).

3

$1000

Curtis G. Hames Nursing Scholarship for freshmen residents of Georgia whose home address is within the 43-county east Georgia area and who will be majoring in Nursing.

3

$1000

Betty Lane Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship for freshmen who will be majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, Interior Design, Hotel and Restaurant Management or Nutrition and Food Science/Dietetics. 

1

$500

Honey Bowen Scholarship for freshmen who will be majoring in Recreation. 

2

$1000

College of Business Administration

Freeman Scholarship for freshmen who will be majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Marketing, Management, or Regional Economic Development. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, relevant extracurricular activities, and potential for success in the College of Business Administration.

1

$5000 (Renewable for four years)

Priddy/Price Foundation Scholarship for freshmen who will be majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Marketing, Management, or Regional Economic Development. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, relevant extracurricular activities, and potential for success in the College of Business Administration.

1

$1000 (Renewable for four years)

Morris Scholarship for freshmen who will be majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Marketing, Management, or Regional Economic Development. See description above.
2
$1000

Dixie Crystals for freshmen who will be majoring in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, Marketing, Management, or Regional Economic Development. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, relevant extracurricular activities, and potential for success in the College of Business Administration.

1

$2000 (Renewable for four years)

College of Information Technology
Paul & Ivey Beardsless Scholarship for Bryan County High School students pursuing any major or degree from the College of Information Technology.
1
$2500

Information Systems Faculty Award for entering freshmen declaring a major in Pre-Business/Information Systems. Recipient will be selected on the basis of academic record, relevant extracurricular activities, and potential for success in the Information Systems program. 

1

$1000