Georgia United Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Georgia United Foundation
For the past 30 years, we have been proudly offering annual scholarships to assist Georgia students and their families with college expenses. And now, we are thrilled to provide several new opportunities for not only high school seniors, but also undergraduate upperclassmen and teachers.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Named for the credit union's founder and notable board members, the program offers an opportunity for high school seniors to showcase their scholastic achievements and creativity through a video competition. This year a total of $17,500 will be awarded to 12 students. Each scholarship will be split evenly among two recipients.
- Vernon E. Carne Scholarship for $5,000
- Geraldine Tilson Scholarship for $2,500
- Polly Hinde Scholarship for $2,500
- Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle Scholarship for $2,500
- Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship for $2,500
- T. Randall Dennis Scholarship for $2,500
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be graduating from high school in the 2023 - 2024 school year and enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited college, university or technical school during the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Applicant or the parent/grandparent of the student must be member(s) of Georgia United for at least 6 months and be in good standing.
HOW TO APPLY
- Students will create a 1-minute video submission answering the following question, "Georgia United and Georgia United Foundation were founded on the principles of supporting the community through education. How are you going to use your education to help your community?"
- Submit your online application including your video link by January 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.