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Scholarship Announcements
UGA Undergraduate Admissions selects the recipients of the UGA Scholarships awarded to first-year students (Freshmen) during the Admissions Application review process. Undergraduated Admissions notifies the students to whom they award these scholarships.
UGA scholarships available through the various UGA academic departments and schools are generally awarded to second, third, fourth year and graduate students. For additional departmental scholarship information, students should consult bulletin boards in their academic departments and schools.
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) receives some UGA Scholarship Announcements which are found below.
These announcements
are not a comprehensive listing of all scholarships. Most of these scholarship applications are available on-line; however, some of these scholarship applications are available from the OSFA receptionist in 220 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building. If you have questions
concerning these announcements, or know of any additional scholarships we might include on this list, please
contact OSFA at osfa@uga.edu.
We also encourage students to visit the World Wide Web for free scholarship searches:
- FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through
the WEB) at www.fastweb.com provides access to a large free searchable database of private sector scholarships, fellowships and grants available to students.
- The College Board Web site at www.collegeboard.com has a database of scholarship
sources called Expan Scholarship Search.
- BrokeScholar offers a free scholarship search.
Visit their Web site at www.brokescholar.com.
- FinAid is a site providing a wealth of free information regarding scholarships at http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Scholarship List
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Scholarship
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Scholarship(s)
Amounts
Various
Deadline
No Deadline
Contact
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Student Recruitment Coordinator
Office of Academic Affairs 102 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 20602-7502
PHONE (706) 542-1611 FAX (706) 542-2130
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Web Site
discover@uga.edu
Details
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences awards approximately 80 scholarships annually totaling nearly $100,000 to students in our 22 majors.
Please visit our Web site at http://www.caes.uga.edu/academics/scholarships.html.
More information and the application which can be downloaded is found there.
Scholarship
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association
Amounts
Various
Deadline
May 31, 2008
Contact
NPFDA Scholarship Foundation
958 McEver Road Ext., Unit B-8
Gainesville, GA 30504
Details
The National Poultry and Food Distributors Association is pleased to award scholarships to various students of agricultural
colleges and universities across the US. Each student selected will receive a $1500 -$2000 in scholarships from NPFDA.
To qualify, each applicant must be a college junior or senior the upcoming (award) year at a U.S. institution, enrolled as
a full time student, pursuing a poultry or related agricultural degree, Food science, Dietetics, Poultry Science, Ag. Econ., etc.,
provide his or her current official transcript, provide a letter of recommendation from his or her Dean, complete the enclosed application,
and provide a one-page letter describing his or her goals and aspirations. Applications and additional information are available at donors Web page.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Scholarship
Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society
Amounts
$2,000
Deadline
None
Contact
Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.
PO Box 6391
Hendersonville, NC 28793
Details
In order to be considered for the Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society's scholarship, applicants must: be a college/university
senior, or rising senior that has completed their junior year in an accredited four year institution; be pursuing a major in geology,
paleontology, or mining engineering; and must have graduated high school in one of the following areas: Henderson, Transylvania, Buncombe,
Polk, and Rutherford in North Carolina and Greenville in South Carolina (these are subject to change, contact society for more information);
or from a high school located in North Carolina which is west of, or intersected by, Interstate 77. Applications must be requested from the
Henderson County Gem and Mineral Society.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Scholarship
United States Navy
Amounts
See Link Below
Deadline
None
Contact
Engineering Programs: Michael James, NCCM, USN
Medical Programs: Bridgette Parrish, CTTC(SW), USN
Details
United States Navy Web Site
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Scholarship
Georgia Power Environmental Health Science Scholarship
Amounts
Up to $3000
Deadline
August 1, 2008
Contact
Heather McEachern
College of Public Health
N124 Paul D. Coverdell Center
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-3187
College of Public Health Web site
cphadm@uga.edu
Details
The Georgia Power Environmental Health Science Scholarship was established to provide 2 scholarships in Environmental
Health Science within the College of Public Health. Scholarships will be used to recruit members of diverse backgrounds.
A faculty committee will be established within the department to select 2 students per year to receive the scholarships.
Scholarships will be used to bring new students to UGA to major in Environmental Health. On an annual basis, a decision will
be made to continue the scholarship to a student (based on their academic accomplishments and continuation of their major
in Environmental Health) or whether to award to a new student. To be considered for this scholarship, students must apply
as intended Environmental Health on their UGA application and be enrolled full-time during the fall and spring semesters.
Students also complete their internship degree requirements at Georgia Power. Please visit the Web site for more information
and contact the department for application.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Scholarship
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships (Study Abroad)
Amounts
Various
Deadline
Various
Contact
Liliana Ware, Resource Development Specialist
Scholarships Program
The Rotary Foundation One Rotary Center
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
(847) 866-3000
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships (Study Abroad) Web Site
scholarshipinquiries@rotaryintl.org
Details
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly
relations among people of different countries. Today, the program sponsors several types of scholarships for
undergraduate and graduate students as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad,
scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country and give presentations about their homelands
to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with local Rotarians and others the experiences that
led to greater understanding of their host countries. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one
academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees,
room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$25,000 or its equivalent. All applicants must be citizens
of a country in which there are Rotary clubs. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework
or equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians,
or employees of a club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by
blood or legal adoption), spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing
categories are also ineligible. Information sheets are available from OSFA. Applications and additional information are available
here.
OPEN - NOT FOR ANY PARTICULAR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL
Scholarship
Butler University Study Abroad Scholarship
Amounts
$500
Deadline
See an Advisor in the Office of International Education
Contact
Scholarship Coordinator
Office of International Education
201 Barrow Hall
Athens, GA 30602-2407
(706) 542-7903
Butler University Study Abroad Scholarship Web Site
oie@www.uga.edu
Details
Butler University has made available several $500 study abroad scholarships for UGA students who will participate in Butler's
study abroad programs in the U.K., Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Chile. Applicants must be
UGA full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors at the time they participate in a Butler program, and they must meet the
eligibility requirements of a particular Butler University study abroad program. Applications available in the Office of
International Education, 201 Barrow Hall. Please call for an appointment with the Scholarship Coordinator.
Scholarship
Columbia County Foundation for Children (CCFC) Scholarships
Amounts
Various
Deadline
May 15
Contact
Columbia County Foundation for Children
7009 Evans Town Center Boulevard
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-4888
Details
Applicants must be under 25 years of age, be a "C" average in high school, attend an accredited vocational or academic school
beyond high school, and must be a resident of Columbia County, GA. Applications and additional information are available at OSFA.
Scholarship
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Amounts
Various
Deadline
Various
Contact
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
CSFA 505 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
(800) 335-1102
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Web Site
Details
Eligible participants are financially needy dependents of those killed or permanently disabled as a result of the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and during the rescue activities relating to those attacks. Specifically,
the Fund will benefit dependents of the victims, including airplane crew and passengers, World Trade Center and
Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers, including firefighters and emergency medical personnel and law
enforcement personnel. Participants must plan to enroll in or already be enrolled in a course of study at an accredited
two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school based in the United States. For more information,
please go to http://www.familiesoffreedom.org.
Applications are available from OSFA and from Families of Freedom by calling their toll free number.
Scholarship
Georgia Army National Guard
Amounts
Montgomery GI Bill (with kicker): $16,380 | Critical Skill/Unit Bonus: $8,000 | Service Cancelable Loan/Grant: up to $20,048 | 75% Tuition Assistance Program
Deadline
None
Contact
SFC Michael Scott
or SFC Franklin Garrett
Athens, GA
(706) 369-5647
(706) 369-5648
Details
The Georgia Army National Guard offers the GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, and Loans/Grants to college students that are
repaid by service to the National Guard. In addition to the aforementioned educational funding programs, the National
Guard offers technical training in many modern career fields as well as a program to pay back existing student loans.
Often referred to as the "best part-time job in America", the National Guard offers full-time benefits to students who
wish to participate on a part-time basis. Call SFC Michael Scott of SFC Franklin Garrett for more information.
Scholarship
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships
Amounts
$500-$1000
Deadline
Various
Contact
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
1301 K Street NW
Suite 450-A West
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-644-4223
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Web page
Details
Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $1.8 million to over 615 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit
from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested
in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals. HCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students
studying business, finance, engineering and the sciences. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies
like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies and Sallie Mae. Applications and additional information are available at donors Web page.
Scholarship
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships (Study Abroad)
Amounts
Various
Deadline
Various
Contact
Liliana Ware, Resource Development Specialist
Scholarships Program
The Rotary Foundation One Rotary Center
Evanston, IL 60201-3698
(847) 866-3000
Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships (Study Abroad) Web Site
scholarshipinquiries@rotaryintl.org
Details
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among
people of different countries. Today, the program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students
as well as qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as ambassadors of goodwill to the people
of the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share
with local Rotarians and others the experiences that led to greater understanding of their host countries. Academic-Year Ambassadorial
Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation,
tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$25,000 or its equivalent. All applicants must be citizens
of a country in which there are Rotary clubs. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent
professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Candidates cannot be Rotarians, Honorary Rotarians, or employees of a
club, district, or other Rotary entity or of Rotary International. Spouses, lineal descendants (child or grandchild by blood or legal adoption),
spouses of lineal descendants, and ancestors (parent or grandparent by blood) of persons in the foregoing categories are also ineligible.
Information sheets are available from OSFA. Applications and additional information are available
here.
Scholarship
Study Abroad Scholarships for UGA Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Amounts
Various
Deadline
Various
Contact
Scholarship Coordinator UGA
Office of International Education
110 E. Clayton St. Bank of America
Athens, GA 30602-2407
(706) 425-3274
Study Abroad Scholarships for UGA Undergraduate and Graduate Students Web Site
oie@uga.edu
Details
There are a number of scholarships that are available to UGA undergraduate and graduate students who are interested
in studying abroad. Some of these scholarships are general and some are program-specific, and the information concerning
each is unique and is subject to change without notice. Scholarship handouts are available in 110 E. Clayton St.
Bank of America. For more information visit http://www.uga.edu/oie/safinaid.htm .
Scholarship
Ty Cobb Scholarship Program
Amounts
Various
Deadline
June 15, 2008
Contact
Ty Cobb Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 937
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
Ty Cobb Scholarship Program
tycobb@mindspring.com
Details
Undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia, have demonstrated financial need, and have completed at least 30 semester
or 45 quarter hours of academic credits with an average of "B" or higher in an accredited college or university are eligible to
apply for Ty Cobb scholarships. Applications and additional information are available at donors Web page.
Scholarship
United States Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC)
Amounts
Full and partial tuition for undergraduate and graduate school, fees and books, and a $3,450/year incentive plus up to $400 monthly stipend for juniors, seniors, and graduate students.
Deadline
Various
Contact
Captain Chris Kay
Hardman Hall
(706) 542-1751
Details
Air Force ROTC awards three and two year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students on a competitive basis.
Students normally must have two years or more left before degree completion, attend a four or five summer field training camp,
enroll as a cadet and pursue a commission to serve on active duty as an officer for a period of at least four years. Scholarship
types and amounts vary but are generally open to students with a minimum 2.65 cumulative GPA. Scholarships are available for all
majors, including professional degree programs such as medical, nursing, and pharmacy. Scholarship applicants must pass other
qualification criteria such as academic and physical fitness tests and a medical examination. All juniors, seniors, and graduate
students with any major and a 2.0 or higher term and cumulative GPA may be eligible for a $3,450/year incentive towards tuition
and books plus a monthly stipend of up to $400. For more details contact Captain Chris Kay.
Scholarship
United States Army
Amounts
Loan Repayment Plan: Up to $65,000 of loans | Army College Fund and the Montgomery G.I. Bill: $26,500 - $50,000 | Tuition Assistance: 75% of tuition while attending college courses during active duty
Deadline
None
Contact
Capt. Alvin Horm (Alvin.Horn@usarec.army.mil)
SGT George B. Addis
SGT Riley D. Watkins (watkinf@bellsouth.net)
SGT Rodney M Martin
SGT Kevin J. Burch
SGT Kirk E. Scott
Georgia Square Mall, 3700 Atlanta Hwy #212
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-6201
United States Army Web Site
Details
The United States Army offers the following educational opportunities and benefits to qualified individuals: LOAN REPAYMENT PLAN:
Applicant must have 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college. Your student loan must not be in default. Enlist for a minimal of 3 years.
ARMY COLLEGE FUND: Applicant must enlist in Army. MONTGOMERY G.I. BILL: Applicant must enlist in Army. TUITION ASSISTANCE: Pays for
undergraduate and graduate courses taken during active duty. ADVANCED PROMOTIONS: Earn more for college already obtained. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL:
Applicant must possess or be within 6 months of receiving a baccalaureate or higher degree. Individuals must be physically and morally
qualified to enlist to take advantage of the above programs.
Scholarship
United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Amounts
In- or out-state tuition and fees and equipment, up to $4,000/year stipend
Deadline
None
Contact
CPT Vince Golembeski
Military Building
Baldwin Street
(706) 542-2612
Details
Army ROTC awards three- and two-year campus-based scholarships. The UGA Professor of Military Science selects winners from local applicants.
This campus-based program increases a local student's chance of earning a scholarship over previous national ROTC scholarships.
The scholarship pays full tuition, $600 for books, and a yearly stipend of up to $4,000. Recipients also get paid for attending
a five-week summer camp after their MS 3020 class. Applicants must be full-time students, have two years remaining in their
undergraduate or graduate programs, be a US Citizen, have a college GPA of 2.5 or better, and a SAT of at least 850.
Applicants must meet the Army physical fitness standards and interview with the Professor of Military Science. After
graduation, scholarship winners become a Second Lieutenant and serve in the Army. For more information contact CPT Vince Golembeski.
Scholarship
United States Navy
Amounts
See Link Below
Deadline
None
Contact
Engineering Programs: Michael James, NCCM, USN
Medical Programs: Bridgette Parrish, CTTC(SW), USN
Details
United States Navy Web Site
