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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to $10,512 for two semesters
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. This scholarship provides money to assist students with educational costs of attending a postsecondary institution located in the state of Georgia.
Benefits
The Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% of the total cost of in-state tuition charged. This is a maximum of $10,512 for two semesters of enrollment in 15 credit hours per term.
Eligibility
- Meet U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements;
- Meet the postsecondary institutions Georgia Residency requirements;
- Be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a USG, TCSG or eligible private Zell Miller eligible college or university in Georgia;
- Meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, per Georgia state law. The requirement to register applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are at least 18, are citizens or eligible non-citizens who came to the United States prior to age 26;
- Meet the Eligible Postsecondary Institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy;
- Be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs;
- Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free
- Postsecondary Education Act of 1990;
- Not have exceeded the maximum award limits for any HOPE program
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
American
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
To be considered for the Zell Miller Scholarship, you must complete the Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App) AND either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application (GSFAPPS) every year.
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