InstitutionalCollegiate/Graduate Scholars
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
Georgia's HOPE Scholarship — funded by the Georgia Lottery — is one of the most replicated state merit scholarship models in the country. The standard HOPE Scholarship covers approximately 90% of tuition at Georgia public universities for students who graduate high school with a 3.0 GPA. The Zell Miller Scholarship provides 100% tuition coverage for students with a 3.7 GPA and a 1200 SAT or 26 ACT score. Unlike many state programs, HOPE and Zell Miller do not require FAFSA and are not income-based — they are purely merit-based, making them accessible to middle- and upper-income families who don't qualify for need-based aid. Georgia's July 1 FAFSA deadline for the following academic year is more relaxed than most states. For student-athletes, Georgia has one of the strongest SEC athletic cultures in the country — UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and Mercer all field competitive programs with significant scholarship resources.
File your FAFSA at studentaid.gov by July 1, 2026 to maximize state aid eligibility.
These programs are available to students in every state and can be stacked with Georgia state grants.
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
Bold.org · $665.7k
$665,729
Bold.org · $543.3k
$543,303
U.S. Department of Education · Up to $500k
Forgiveness program for loans of those who work full-time in qualifying public service jobs. 10 years of payments required.
National YoungArts Foundation · $500k
High school & college students focused on performing, visual & literary arts.
Women’s Sports Foundation and ESPN · $430k
Grants aimed at increasing access and opportunity for underserved girls in sports.
Navy · $300k
Medical students including those studying pediatrics
United States Bowling Congress · $300k
Must enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited college/university.
Bold.org · $270.4k
Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Posse Foundation · Up to $250k
Full-tuition leadership scholarship for nominated high school juniors/seniors. Students attend college in supportive cohort of 10.
Society for Science · Up to $250k
Oldest, most prestigious science competition for HS seniors.
Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en Génie · $250k
Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, High School, Professional Development, Vocational
Breakthrough Prize Foundation · $250k
Competition for students ages 13-18 to create a two-minute video explaining a big idea in physics, mathematics, or life sciences. Winner receives $250,000 scholarship plus prizes for their teacher and school.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation · Up to $200k
Last-dollar full-ride scholarship for minority high school seniors with exceptional academic achievement from low-income households.
National Physical Science Consortium · $156k–$200k
US citizens with a GPA of at least 3.0 and relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree holders who have been out of school for at least 12 months
American Cancer Society · $165k
Graduate Degree
Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation · $100k–$150k
Graduate Degree
American Cancer Society · $135k
Professional Development
Marshall University · $125k
Open to all first-time, full-time freshmen in all majors, recommend 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, and 3.5 high school GPA.
Marshall University · $125k
First-time, full-time freshmen in all majors; recommended ACT 30, SAT 1360, GPA 3.5.
University of Missouri – Kansas City (Henry W. Bloch School of Management) · $125k
Business management degree candidates enrolled at the school.
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine · $120k
N/A
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund · $100k
Academic physicians continuing research at accredited medical schools.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation · $100k
Graduate Degree, Professional Development
Washington Indian Gaming Association · $100k
To promote tribal self-sufficiency by advancing student potential and broadening higher education opportunities.
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · $50k–$100k
Fellows performing clinical research and/or translational research in a liver-related area.
Davidson Institute · $25k–$100k
Awarded to gifted and high-achieving students who have completed a significant piece of work.
Deadline: Feb 12, 2027
Bush Foundation · $100k
N/A
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) · Up to $100k
Scholarships for NCAA Division I football (85 scholarships per program). Highly competitive recruiting.
Siemens Foundation · $1k–$100k
Students competing in regional and national rounds.
| Scholarship | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Junior Challenge | $250k | Sep 15, 2026 |
To initially earn HOPE, you need a 3.0 cumulative GPA at high school graduation. To renew it at college, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each spring semester at 30, 60, and 90 credit hours. Falling below 3.0 suspends HOPE, but it can be reinstated if you raise your GPA at the next checkpoint.
No. The HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship are purely merit-based and funded by the Georgia Lottery. FAFSA is not required. However, filing FAFSA separately is still recommended to maximize federal Pell Grant eligibility, which can stack with HOPE.
The Zell Miller Scholarship covers 100% of tuition at Georgia public colleges. It requires a 3.7 high school GPA and either a 1200+ SAT or 26+ ACT score. Renewal at college requires maintaining a 3.3 cumulative GPA. It is substantially more competitive than standard HOPE.
Yes — Georgia students attending eligible private colleges in Georgia can receive a scaled version of the HOPE Scholarship. The Private School HOPE Scholarship amount is calculated as the equivalent of in-state tuition at the University of Georgia, applied toward private tuition.
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