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The University of Georgia, founded in 1785, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Journalism and Mass Communication, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine; the Schools of Environmental Design, Forest Resources, Law, and Social Work; the Graduate School; and the Center for Continuing Education. Its 614-acre main campus is located in Athens, 80 miles east of Atlanta.

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Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship
Applicant must rank in the top 5% of high school class and have a minimum combined SAT score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 31). Award is granted to Foundation Fellowship finalists who do not receive the fellowship. Applicant must have 3.7 GPA. plus waiver of out-of-state fees
Charter Scholarship
Selection is based upon applicant's admissions application and credentials. Applicant should demonstrate superior academic ability, test scores, and rigor of curriculum.
Constance L. Lloyd/ACMPE Scholarship
Applicant must be a woman enrolled at an accredited college or university in Georgia. Applicant must submit a letter stating career goals and objectives, a resume showing employment history with a brief narrative describing specific employment responsibilities in health care field, and three letters of recommendation. Reference letters should address performance, character, potential to succeed, and need for scholarship support. Send for an application with a self-addressed, stamped, business size envelope. health care
Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant
Applicant must be the dependent child of a Georgia Public Safety Officer who is permanently disabled or was killed in the line of duty.
Governor's Scholarship
Applicant must be a STAR student or valedictorian of their graduating class. Nomination by high school is required. One valedictorian is eligible; more than one STAR student per high school if there are two or more applicants with the same qualifications. Amount depends on funds available each year.
HERO Scholarship Program (Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring)
Applicant must be a member of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones or the child/spouse of such members.
HOPE & PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Loans
Applicant must be a student looking to teach in a critical shortage field in Georgia (determined by the Georgia Student Finance Commission). Service cancelable loans. Recipient must teach in critical shortage field for graduate students in Georgia Public School System. $3,000 for PROMISE award; 200 credit hours for HOPE award.
HOPE Grant Program
Applicant must be a resident of Georgia who is enrolled in a certificate or diploma program at an eligible public college, university, or public technical college. GPA is not considered. Tuition, HOPE-approved fees, and a book allowance of up to $100 per quarter or $150 per semester.
HOPE Scholarship Program
Applicant must be a resident of Georgia who is enrolled in a degree program at an eligible public or private college, university, or public technical college demonstrating academic achievement. Award at an approved private college or university is $3,500 per academic year for full-time students and $1,750 for part-time students. Plus approved mandatory fees and book allowance.
HSF/Macy's College Scholarship Program
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale who is looking to be enrolled as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year as a junior or senior. FAFSA is required. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
HSF/University of Georgia University Alliance Scholarship
Applicant must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 who is of Hispanic heritage. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and plan to enroll as a full-time student in a degree seeking program at a four-year accredited institution at the University of Georgia during the upcoming academic year. FAFSA must be completed by March 1; applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to applicants who are Pell grant eligible and to those who have unmet need. Program will begin as of fall 2009.
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior who will be entering a Georgia university, college, or technical institute (if program is two or more years) as a full-time student in the fall following their high school graduation. High school record/transcript, SAT scores, qualification from high school teacher, essay on community banking, and list of leadership positions, activities, honors, and awards are required to be submitted. Selection will be based upon merit; financial need is not a consideration. $1,000
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant (LEPD)
Applicant must be a child of a law enforcement personnel, firefighter, or corrections officer/prison guard who has been permanently disabled or killed in the line of duy.
Peyton Anderson Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior graduating from a Bibb County high school, who will attend one of nine specified Middle Georgia colleges and universities. Selection is based upon academic initiative and a commitment to making a positive difference in the community. Letter of recommendation and essay responses (for everyone), and interview (finalists only) are required. Award will cover tuition, campus housing and meals, books, transportation costs, and special programs related to major.
UGA Foundation Fellowship
Applicant must rank in the top 5% of class and have a minimum combined SAT score of 1400 (composite ACT score of 31). Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership and community service, essay, personal statement, interview, and three letters of recommendation. Applicant must have a 3.7 GPA. plus funds for travel-study and research