Academic Scholarships
Last year, UGA awarded more than $4.6 million in scholarships and awards from University funds to undergraduate students. Most academic (merit-based) scholarships for first-year students are awarded during the Admissions process. This process is usually finalized by early April for all admitted first-year students.
Additionally, scholarships available through individual academic departments are typically awarded to upperclassmen, but prospective students should consult the websites of their intended department for more information. Some scholarships for first-year students require an additional application. Please consult the following list for more information as well as this supplemental list of scholarships.
International and F-1 visa applicants can qualify for many of these merit-based scholarships.
All scholarships are renewable for eight semesters of full-time enrollment, or the completion of a Bachelor’s degree. To renew the scholarship each year, students must maintain specific academic requirements which are detailed in the award letter.
- Typically 30 scholarship offers each year
- A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
- Must first submit a First-Year application to UGA in order to access the Foundation Fellowship application, which is due November 1
Benefits of Foundation Fellowship
- Annual stipend for Georgia resident students: $14,150 plus the Zell Miller Scholarship (currently worth $9,790 per year) and a first-year housing supplement of $650
- Annual stipend for non-resident students: $23,400 plus a Presidential waiver (currently worth $19,040 per year and a first-year housing supplement of $1,250
- Annual stipend for international students: $26,080 plus a Presidential waiver (currently worth $19,040 per year) and a first-year housing supplement of $1,250
- Three fully funded spring travel-study programs (first through third years, valued at $9,900) In recent years, Fellows have traveled to Argentina, Bali, Costa Rica, Japan, Morocco, South Korea, Tanzania and Vietnam.
- One fully funded summer study abroad program to Oxford University immediately following the first year (valued at $8,500)
- Individual travel-study grants up to a cumulative total of $10,000 (related to students’ academic and professional goals, can be combined with semester stipends for travel-study for semester or academic year)
- Research and academic conference grants up to a cumulative total of $2,000
- Special seminars and book discussions with UGA and visiting professors
- Faculty, peer, and alumni mentoring
- Twice-a-year, all-scholar retreats
- Participation in a community of young scholars who stimulate each other’s intellectual and personal development through the exchange of ideas and experiences
- Typically 40-45 new student awards
- A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities.
- $3,000 renewable which can be combined with the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship for Georgia residents and for students who are non-resident, a Presidential Waiver of the out-of-state fees will be included.
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Typically 30-35 new student awards
- Outstanding achievement in academics and reflecting other criteria contained in the Philosophy Statement of Admissions.
- Annual renewable $2,000 stipend for Georgia residents.
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
Awards will be made to out-of-state residents presenting strong academic record. Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Academically superior students from Georgia
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA
- A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
- $5,000 renewable which can be combined with the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship for Georgia residents
- Typically 2 new student awards
- A record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and leadership in co-curricular activities
- $5,000 renewable which can be combined with the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship for Georgia residents
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.4 UGA GPA.
- Students must be admitted to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College
- Typically 2-3 new student awards
- 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 are admitted to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College will be considered for the Henry King Stanford Scholarship. Must not be a recipient of the Foundation Fellowship.
- $5,000 renewable which can be combined with the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship for Georgia residents and for students who are non-resident, a Presidential Waiver of the out-of-state fees will be included.
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.4 UGA GPA.
- Typically 225-275 new student awards
- Outstanding achievement in academics and reflecting other criteria contained in the Philosophy Statement of Admissions.
- Annual renewable $2,000 stipend for Georgia residents
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Typically 40 new student awards
- Academically superior students from select non-feeder Georgia public high schools
- Annual $2,000 stipend (in addition to the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship)
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA
- Typically 20-25 new student awards
- Academically superior students from high schools located in Clarke County, GA
- Annual $3,000 stipend (in addition to the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship) for students in Fall 2024
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Typically 35-40 new student awards
- Academically strong students who provide diversity to UGA based on the University’s broad definition of diversity
- Annual $3,000 renewable award (in addition to the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship) for Georgia Residents
- OR Annual $1,500 renewable award plus a Presidential Waiver of Non-Resident fees for Non-Georgia Residents
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Each Classic City Scholar will be awarded a Presidential waiver of the differential between the Georgia resident and non-resident tuition and fees.
- The scholarship will have a minimum value of $19,040 per year. It is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of enrollment or until the student receives their undergraduate degree, whichever occurs first.
- The student must achieve the required academic criteria to renew the scholarship and the value of the scholarship will be modified if the differential between the resident and non-resident tuition and fees increases.
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
- Awarded in conjunction with other UGA academic scholarships, given to 75-100 new non-resident students annually
- Waives either one-half or all of the difference between Georgia resident and non-resident tuition and fees
- Renewable based on the criteria of the academic scholarship to which it is attached
- Generously endowed by the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- $4,000 renewable award for eight full-time semesters, provided recipient maintains the required criteria
- Available for a regularly admitted first-year student who graduates from an Atlanta public school
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.8 UGA GPA.
Need-Based Scholarships
For consideration of need-based scholarships listed below or other federal, state or institutional need-based aid, students must completely the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is available here. UGA’s Title IV School Code is 001598.
For information regarding the Georgia HOPE scholarship or aid based on financial need, please consult the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid.
Please note: Students studying in the U.S. on a F-1 Visa (or similar) are not eligible for federal aid or need-based aid.
Georgia Commitment Scholars Program
The Georgia Commitment Scholars Program is a need-based scholarship program that is open to first-year students. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years and comes with a variety of programs and resources to support student success. Even if a Georgia Commitment Scholar’s financial aid eligibility changes, that scholar will always have access to The Georgia Commitment Scholars programs and success resources.
To apply for the Georgia Commitment Scholars program, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which asks for information about your family finances. The FAFSA is available at https://fafsa.ed.gov. The Office of Student Financial Aid will email students who are eligible to become a Georgia Commitment Scholar and may ask for additional documents to verify their aid eligibility.
You can find more information about this scholarship, including additional resources available for scholars, online at https://ossa.uga.edu/initiatives/scholars/.
Combined Financial Need and Merit-Based Scholarships
*The submission deadline for the Goizueta Foundation Scholarship application is April 1st
To be considered for this scholarship, students must meet all of the following criteria.
- A submitted First Year (Early Action or Regular Decision) or Transfer-Athens application
- Demonstrated fluency in Spanish
- A citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Students must be residents of the state of Georgia
- Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
- Typically 1 new student award
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA
- Academically competitive students must apply for need-based aid via the FAFSA.
- Annual $5,000 renewable stipend (in addition to the HOPE scholarship and other potential need-based aid)
- Typically 1 new scholarship award per year
- Students must be a participant in the First Tee Program
- Annual $4,000 renewable award (in addition to the Zell Miller/HOPE scholarship)
- Students must maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.75 UGA GPA
The Annexstad Family Foundation offers scholarships through UGA.
The Leaders for Tomorrow National Scholarship—is open to all students and recognizes those who have exhibited moral character, grit and intelligence. It is the intention of this scholarship to attract and recognize accomplished leaders, and to make college more accessible for tomorrow’s leaders. This opportunity provides $5,000 per year for five years of study (or $5,000 for three years with a $10,000 award in the fourth).
Students interested in being considered are encourage to complete the FASFA by the priority deadline of December 15.
Other Scholarships at the University of Georgia
- Typically two new student awards
- Student must exhibit dedication to racial equality through previous experience, initiatives and creativity
- $1,500 renewable for three years
- Application required.
For more information and an application visit the Office of Institutional Excellence
- Typically two new students awarded
- Student must have demonstrated financial need
- $1,500 renewable
- Application required. For more information and an application visit the Office of Institutional Excellence.
- 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 $1,000 and renewable for up to three additional years
The 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 Opportunities offers incoming first-year students an opportunity to focus on learning through research with the CURO Honors Scholarship, which provides $3,000 of funding yearly, renewable for up to four years. CURO Honors Scholars are members of a structured, faculty-mentored research community, and they enjoy the exclusive opportunities for career and academic enrichment of UGA’s nationally recognized Jere W. Morehead Honors College.
The CURO Research Assistantship supports outstanding undergraduate students with 500 stipends of $1,000 each to across campus to actively participate in faculty-mentored research. The CURO Summer Research Fellowship provides 30 undergraduate students with $3,000 each summer to pursue intensive, immersive, faculty-mentored research.
Scholarship opportunity for students who are transferring from a Technical College System of Georgia Institution with an Associate’s degree in a specified area. The scholarship is worth $5,000 a year.
More information can be found here.
UGA hosts both Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC units. Students seeking ROTC competitive scholarships should contact the units on campus at their respective links above.
The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute will award FLAS fellowships to a limited number of undergraduate students for an intensive program of language study in Quechua at the intermediate level and Portuguese at the intermediate, and advanced levels (2000 level and above).
- Up to $10,000 for tuition and fees to study at the intermediate or advanced level of Portuguese or Quechua at the University of Georgia
- $5,000 living stipend
- Typically 2-4 scholarships offers each year
- Scholarship application deadline is November 15th
- Must apply by Early Action or Regular Decision admission by November 15th
- Open to entering 1st year students from designated rural counties in Georgia majoring in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- A record of strong academic achievement, leadership abilities and community service
UGA's ScholarshipUniverse
ScholarshipUniverse is a state of the art scholarship matching system that maximizes opportunities for UGA students and was developed to help students connect to as many relevant and legitimate scholarship opportunities as possible on one mobile friendly site. ScholarshipUniverse allows students to create an academic profile that enables them to be connected with various scholarship opportunities from outside scholarship organizations and, coming soon, within the University of Georgia.