Description
The Georgia Commitment Scholars Program is a need‑based scholarship awarded primarily to first‑year undergraduate students. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years (8 semesters) and includes a variety of programs and resources to support student success.
Process
Georgia residents who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are automatically screened for eligibility; no additional application is necessary.
Funding is limited, so it is crucial to complete the FAFSA early. Priority consideration will be given to students who submit a FAFSA by of each year.
Amount
Varies.
Eligibility
- Be a Georgia resident, and
- Be pursuing their first undergraduate bachelor’s degree, and
- Priority for students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, and
- Maintain the minimum Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) (varies by award), and
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Renewal & Ongoing Eligibility
Georgia Commitment Scholarships are most commonly awarded to incoming first‑year students, but may be awarded to upperclassmen in limited circumstances (e.g., when a current scholar leaves the program). The number of scholarships available each year is limited.
The scholarship may be renewed for up to 8 semesters (excluding summer) or until the student has earned an undergraduate degree, whichever occurs first.
If awarded the scholarship, continued eligibility depends on continued financial need (as determined by annual submission of a FAFSA) and on maintaining the required academic eligibility criteria.
Additional information, including resources available for scholars, can be found on the Office for Student Success and Achievement’s Georgia Commitment Scholars webpage (opens in a new tab) .