Georgia Specific Scholarships and Grants- Planning for the Future
Helpful tips:
- When you become high school senior, you’ll benefit from a new program called GEORGIA MATCH, which makes it easy to see which Georgia public colleges and universities are a match for you based on your HOPE grade point average (GPA). The program doesn’t guarantee admission, but it’s a good starting point for understanding your compatibility with all Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) schools and most institutions in the University System of Georgia (USG).
- Get familiar with the main scholarship sites, which include programs that cover a trade school education. Use the filters and search features to find ones that apply to your situation.
- Don’t forget to look for scholarships available through the school you plan to attend. There may even be a scholarship for the specific career you’re training for.
Scholarship and Grant Programs for 4 Year Institutions in the University System of Georgia (USG)
HOPE Scholarship
The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally or HOPE Scholarship helps high school students and those who’ve earned a High School Equivalency diploma (HSE) cover the cost of tuition at public technical colleges, public and private universities and other approved postsecondary institutions. It's funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education, and it requires that students earn a certain GPA. Students who weren’t academically eligible initially for the HOPE scholarship in high school but do well in their postsecondary studies may become eligible for this funding. Learn more about the HOPE Scholarship.
Georgia HERO Scholarship
The HERO scholarship supports active members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves who served in or were severely injured in combat zones. Certain service requirements apply to this scholarship, which is also available to the children or spouse of the active duty member. Learn more about the Georgia HERO Scholarship.
REACH Georgia Scholarship Program
This need-based scholarship is structured differently. Student scholars who meet federal income eligibility requirements are selected in seventh or eighth grade. The reason for the early start is so students will benefit from mentoring and academic coaching to help them succeed and create career plans. Not all school systems in the state are part of the program. Scholars earn up to $10,000 to attend at HOPE-eligible college or technical school. Learn more about the REACH Georgia Scholarship.
Zell Miller Scholarship
This is another merit-based scholarship aimed at degree-seeking students at public technical colleges, public and private universities and other approved postsecondary institutions. Students must have a higher GPA than required for the HOPE scholarship and also score well on the ACT or SAT. Learn more about the Zell Miller Scholarship.
The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally or HOPE Scholarship helps high school students and those who’ve earned a High School Equivalency diploma (HSE) cover the cost of tuition at public technical colleges, public and private universities and other approved postsecondary institutions. It's funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education, and it requires that students earn a certain GPA. Students who weren’t academically eligible initially for the HOPE scholarship in high school but do well in their postsecondary studies may become eligible for this funding. Learn more about the HOPE Scholarship.
Georgia HERO Scholarship
The HERO scholarship supports active members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves who served in or were severely injured in combat zones. Certain service requirements apply to this scholarship, which is also available to the children or spouse of the active duty member. Learn more about the Georgia HERO Scholarship.
REACH Georgia Scholarship Program
This need-based scholarship is structured differently. Student scholars who meet federal income eligibility requirements are selected in seventh or eighth grade. The reason for the early start is so students will benefit from mentoring and academic coaching to help them succeed and create career plans. Not all school systems in the state are part of the program. Scholars earn up to $10,000 to attend at HOPE-eligible college or technical school. Learn more about the REACH Georgia Scholarship.
Zell Miller Scholarship
This is another merit-based scholarship aimed at degree-seeking students at public technical colleges, public and private universities and other approved postsecondary institutions. Students must have a higher GPA than required for the HOPE scholarship and also score well on the ACT or SAT. Learn more about the Zell Miller Scholarship.
Georgia Grants You Can Use Toward a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)
While only some scholarships are need-based, all grants are typically based on financial need. Here are some grants available to help cover the costs of a trade school education in Georgia.
HOPE Grant
The HOPE Grant, which is separate from the HOPE scholarship, is for students who are working toward a certificate or diploma at an eligible Georgia technical college, college or university. There are "paid hours" limitations on this grant, especially if it's used in combination with the HOPE Scholarship or Zell Miller Scholarship. Learn more about the HOPE Grant.
HOPE Career Grant
This grant is for students who qualify for the HOPE Grant and also enroll in careers identified as strategically important to the state's growth and that have more jobs available than there are skilled workers to fill them. It applies to two-year and four-year programs. For specific programs, all tuition is covered. Learn more about the HOPE Career Grant.
Zell Miller Grant
This grant is available to Georgia students pursuing a certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) or a University of Georgia (USG) institution. As with the HOPE grant, there are limitations on "paid hours." The GPA requirements for the Zell Miller Grant are higher than those required for the HOPE Grant. Learn more about the Zell Miller Grant.
Georgia Public Safety Memorial (GPSM) Grant
This grant helps students who are the children of Georgia Public Safety Officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Safety officers include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, highway emergency response operators (HERO) and prison guards. The funds can be used at eligible colleges, universities and technical colleges. Learn more about the Public Safety Memorial Grant.
Dual Enrollment Program
The Dual Enrollment program covers the fees associated with earning college credit at eligible postsecondary institutions. It's available to high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade, but the rules differ. Learn more about the Dual Enrollment program.
HOPE Grant
The HOPE Grant, which is separate from the HOPE scholarship, is for students who are working toward a certificate or diploma at an eligible Georgia technical college, college or university. There are "paid hours" limitations on this grant, especially if it's used in combination with the HOPE Scholarship or Zell Miller Scholarship. Learn more about the HOPE Grant.
HOPE Career Grant
This grant is for students who qualify for the HOPE Grant and also enroll in careers identified as strategically important to the state's growth and that have more jobs available than there are skilled workers to fill them. It applies to two-year and four-year programs. For specific programs, all tuition is covered. Learn more about the HOPE Career Grant.
Zell Miller Grant
This grant is available to Georgia students pursuing a certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) or a University of Georgia (USG) institution. As with the HOPE grant, there are limitations on "paid hours." The GPA requirements for the Zell Miller Grant are higher than those required for the HOPE Grant. Learn more about the Zell Miller Grant.
Georgia Public Safety Memorial (GPSM) Grant
This grant helps students who are the children of Georgia Public Safety Officers who were permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty. Safety officers include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, highway emergency response operators (HERO) and prison guards. The funds can be used at eligible colleges, universities and technical colleges. Learn more about the Public Safety Memorial Grant.
Dual Enrollment Program
The Dual Enrollment program covers the fees associated with earning college credit at eligible postsecondary institutions. It's available to high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade, but the rules differ. Learn more about the Dual Enrollment program.
Federal Programs and Other Scholarship Programs
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Federal Pell Grant
Scholarships Just Ahead
The websites below provide multiple nationwide scholarships and grants that you can inquire about and apply for:
- https://www.fastweb.com/
- https://www.scholarships.com/
- https://scholarships360.org/ i
- https://studentscholarships.org
- https://www.fastweb.com/
- https://www.scholarships.com/
- https://scholarships360.org/ i
- https://studentscholarships.org
Useless Scholarship Trivia
There are scholarships out there for Just about anything. Too often people look for that full-ride scholarship exclusively and end up leaving a lot of resources on the table. Did you know that you can apply for as many scholarships as you can. Also when you win one you just add it to your pile of resources for you future endeavors.
Here is an example of a unique scholarship. Did you know that there are scholarships specifically reserved for left-handed students? If you’re a southpaw, don’t miss out on these opportunities! Here is a link to a few websites that are solely for left handedness. That is fascinating. Scholarships for Lefties.
Look for those scholarships that are unique to you. The more time you put in to the process the more money you will end up with.
Here is an example of a unique scholarship. Did you know that there are scholarships specifically reserved for left-handed students? If you’re a southpaw, don’t miss out on these opportunities! Here is a link to a few websites that are solely for left handedness. That is fascinating. Scholarships for Lefties.
Look for those scholarships that are unique to you. The more time you put in to the process the more money you will end up with.