Scholarships

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Scholarships & Fellowships

Scholarships Are Open: Apply Now

Incoming and continuing students can now apply for all ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ scholarships through our portal, AwardSpring. Apply early for the best chance at receiving funding for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Deadlines to apply to scholarships through AwardSpring vary. Find deadlines for specific scholarships within the AwardSpring portal.

Please note:
You must and email in order to login to the scholarship application and begin applying for scholarships. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ (Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician’s Assistant, and Physical Therapy) will not be able to log into the system. Please contact your department for more information regarding how to apply for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ scholarships.


Scholarship Application Tips

Check the AwardSpring Portal Often

After you submit your initial application, we encourage you to periodically to see if any additional scholarships become available to you. 

Complete the FAFSA

Some scholarships consider financial need and will require that you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available now for the 2026-2027 award year.  


Types of Scholarships

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Foundation Scholarships

are special funds to help students pay for college and reach their goals. These scholarships are privately funded awards made possible through the generosity of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ donors and supporters. They are available to students across all three ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ campuses and may vary based on academic level, college affiliation, or area of study.


ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bright Futures Scholarship

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bright Futures Scholarship is a state-funded program that helps eligible ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ high school graduates pay for college. Awards are based on academic achievement and service or work hours. ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ who qualify can receive significant tuition coverage at participating ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ colleges and universities.

  • Disbursement Timeline: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bright Futures Scholarship disbursement typically occurs during the second week of classes each semester.


Other Scholarship Opportunities

  • ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Office of National Scholars: The Office of National Scholars (ONS) provides prestigious award and scholarship programs for research, international education, graduate study, and professional development.
  • Scholarship Search Resources: You can find access to other scholarship opportunities through these websites:
  • Independent Scholarships: These independent scholarships are not affiliated with the University. You may apply for them directly.

    Independent Scholarship List

    • NSF ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
    • Facebook Emerging Scholars Program
    • AFCEA Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
    • Anthony and Sheila James Endowed Scholarship
    • Dr. Joy A. O'Shields Honorary Scholarship in Engineering
    • General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Engineering Scholarship
    • Indeevar and Srinath Memorial Scholarship
    • Linda and Jerry Griffin Engineering Scholarship
    • Procter and Gamble Endowed Scholarship
    • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship
    • Vasant Surti PhD PE Endowed Scholarship Civil Engineering
    • William M. Greenlees Scholarship in Engineering

Scholarship Resources

  • Reporting Financial Assistance: Federal regulations prohibit you from receiving more financial aid than your cost of attendance. Aid received from other financial assistance will affect your aid eligibility. If you are receiving other aid, please report it to Student Self-Service. 
  • Admissions Scholarship Terms and Conditions: If you received a merit-based Admissions scholarship to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ at the time of acceptance, you must comply with all associated terms and conditions in order for eligibility to continue.
  • Avoiding Scholarship Scams: In order to check the legitimacy of a financial aid consultant or scholarship search organization, visit these websites: