Location: United States of America
Program: Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: International students
Duration: Up to 4 Years
Deadline: Varies by Institution
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The Georgia REACH Scholarship, officially known as the Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship, is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship programme administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, designed to provide promising low-income students with the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success. The programme begins in the 8th grade and follows scholars through high school graduation, pairing them with mentors who provide guidance, knowledge, and support, while academic coaches monitor progress and help students develop education and career plans. Upon successful completion of all programme requirements, qualifying REACH Scholars are awarded a financial scholarship to be used towards the cost of attendance at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in the state of Georgia.
At the University of Georgia, the REACH Scholarship is further enhanced through a “double match” scholarship offered to up to ten REACH Scholars per year for a period of four consecutive years or until the student graduates, whichever comes first. The University of Georgia also provides REACH Scholarship students with additional educational experiences through the REACH Scholars Programme under the Office for Student Success and Achievement, reinforcing UGA’s commitment to supporting students from underserved communities. The programme reflects the broader mission of ensuring that financial need does not prevent talented and hardworking students from accessing a high-quality university education and achieving long-term success.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- The scholarship is valued at $10,000 towards the cost of attendance at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia
- $2,500 per year, up to four years
- $1,250 per semester or $834/833/833 per quarter
- REACH scholars awarded less than the maximum amount per semester or quarter may receive the remaining funds for an additional term not to exceed the maximum semester ($1250) or quarter ($834) amount.
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must currently be a rising 8th grader at an eligible Georgia school in a participating district
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident (minimum 1 year)
- Must demonstrate financial need, including living in a family unit receiving SNAP or TANF benefits, or belonging to a low-income household according to Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines
- Must have no more than two in-school suspensions during the two semesters or four quarters immediately preceding the spring term of the 7th grade year
- Special consideration is given to first-generation college students, students with less than a 3.0 GPA but with potential to make A and B grades, and students with no disciplinary infractions
- For the UGA double match, students must be awarded the REACH Scholarship through the REACH Georgia programme, be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, be enrolled full-time (12 hours), and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Priority consideration for the UGA double match is given to students who submit a FAFSA by December 15th of each year
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Recipients are chosen based on academic promise and demonstration of financial need, with special consideration given to first-generation college students, students with less than a 3.0 GPA but who have the potential to make A and B grades, students with no disciplinary infractions, and students who demonstrate the potential to succeed at the postsecondary level, as determined by a local selection committee that reviews all submitted applications from eligible rising 8th graders in participating school districts across Georgia.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
