Georgia Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Georgia State University

Description

Description: The Honors College at Georgia State administers the Stamps Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship, the university’s two most prestigious awards for incoming undergraduates. Both scholarships provide comprehensive support designed to enhance academic opportunities, including funding for tuition and living-related expenses and expanded access to research and experiential learning. Recipients also receive additional support for study abroad and potential connection with paid assistantships. Prospective scholars can learn more from testimonial and informational media produced by current scholars.

• The Honors College hosts both the Stamps and Presidential scholarships.
• Scholarships are intended to expand academic, research, and experiential opportunities.
• Informational videos and scholar testimonials are available for prospective applicants.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming first-year students planning to attend Georgia State in Fall 2027 and pursuing their first bachelor’s degree on the Atlanta campus. Transfer students are not eligible; dual enrollment is not considered a transfer. To be eligible for both the Stamps and Presidential Scholarships, applicants must be Georgia residents and qualify for either the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. Out-of-state and international students are eligible only for the Presidential Scholarship.

• Must be an incoming first-year student for Fall 2027.
• Only first bachelor’s degree seekers on the Atlanta campus are eligible.
• Transfer students are not eligible; dual enrollment does not count as transfer.
• Stamps requires Georgia residency and HOPE or Zell Miller eligibility; Presidential is available to nonresidents and international students.

Award Value

Award Value: Both the Stamps and Presidential Scholarships cover core costs including tuition and fees, housing, and living stipends. In addition to direct financial support, the scholarships provide funding and enhanced access for study abroad, research opportunities, and potential paid assistantships. These combined benefits are intended to reduce financial barriers while increasing participation in high-impact educational experiences. The awards aim to support both academic progress and professional development.

• Covers tuition, fees, housing, and living stipends.
• Provides additional funding for study abroad and research participation.
• May connect recipients with paid assistantships and other experiential opportunities.

Application Timeline & Requirements

Application Timeline: Applicants must submit the complete Stamps and Presidential Scholarship application by 11:59 p.m. EST on the stated deadline and submit a complete Georgia State University application (including high school transcripts) by the priority deadline in November. Recommenders must submit letters of recommendation by 11:59 p.m. on the application deadline. Finalists invited to Scholarship Day should plan to attend interviews in early Spring 2027; international students will have a virtual interview option. Those invited will receive details and instructions by mid‑February 2026, and the university will update the website with confirmed dates.

• Submit scholarship application by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline.
• Submit a complete Georgia State application, including transcripts, by the November priority deadline.
• Ensure recommenders submit letters by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline.
• Finalists may be invited to Scholarship Day interviews in early Spring 2027 (virtual option for international students).