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Scholarship Search
In order to apply for scholarships at the University of West Georgia, you need to have been admitted through the Admissions Office as an incoming freshmen/transfer student OR you will need to already be an enrolled student to apply for scholarships as a current student. However, you are welcome to search scholarship opportunities through this site for information purposes.
There is only one application you will need to complete in order to be considered for all scholarships for which you apply. This application is linked to your student information in the UWG database and much of your information has already been added to your application once you login. To proceed straight to the application, use the button below. Please note that in order to log in, you will need your UWG universal login provided by the University (note: this is the same as your MyUWG ID that you use to login into yur UWG email, Banweb, Go West Checklist, etc).

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When searching for available scholarships for which you qualify, please remember that scholarship results populated from your search selections are suggested and based off of your selected search criteria. Upon completion of a UWG Scholarship Application, your entire student application and credentials will be used to determine your eligibility for specific scholarship awards. If no scholarship appears based on your search selections, please refine/broaden your search criteria.
Scholarships (526)
Cindy Stone Denney Scholarship for Performing Arts
The Cindy Stone Denney Scholarship will be awarded annually by a scholarship committee within the Department of English, Film, Languages and Performing Arts. The recipients of this scholarship will meet the following preferences:
junior
senior
performing arts
financial need
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Cita Cook History Award
The Cita Cook History Award (for the Best Graduate Thesis) is granted for a selected full thesis written by a graduate student. A full thesis complies with standards established for the traditional M.A. track. The award shall be awarded annually. The thesis must be nominated for consideration by a faculty member. The amount of $200.00 will be awarded to the author of the winning thesis. The winning thesis must conform to the following: Proper historical methods and practices are to be used. The thesis must be based on original research and/or interpretation of the subject. The thesis must be well-written. The thesis is to be submitted, approved and accepted during the previous calendar year by the History Program.
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Dr. Chatty Pittman Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship fund was created by friends, family, and colleagues as a memorial to Dr. Chatty Pittman, a professor of mathematics for 36 years, who also served as Department Chairman for 30 years. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising junior or senior majoring in mathematics with evidence of good character, service to UWG, and leadership potential. The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $590. The recipient will be chosen by the Department of Mathematics.
mathematics, junior, senior
Requirements: 1. 3.2 GPA or higher 2. Junior or Senior majoring in Mathematics |
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Dr. Mary Ryan Miles Scholarship
The Dr. Mary Ryan Miles Scholarship Endowment is a one year, annual scholarship given in the recipient's sophomore year. Once the endowed, the scholarship recipient will be chosen by a scholarship committee within the Honors College. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied: recipient should be following a pre-med curriculum with a major in Biology and/or Chemistry, and be a member of the Honors College at the University of West Georgia. Financial need will be a consideration and screened through the Financial Aid office.
Honors College, Pre Med, Biology, Chemistry
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Dr. Peggy S. Steelmon Endowed Scholarship
Graduate student seeking degree in collaborative support and intervention program in Reading with exceptional academic standing. Demonstrated leadership abilities and qualities to become outstanding educator. Preference given to financial need.
collaborative support, intervention, reading
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J. Albert and Martha H. Jones Presidential Scholarship
The J. Albert and Martha H. Jones Presidential Scholarship Endowment shall be awarded by the Special Programs Department Scholarship Committee. The presidential scholarship program is designed to reward incoming freshmen who demonstrate superior academic ability. In awarding, the recipient must meet criteria as designated by the University of West Georgia and UWG Honors College.
Carroll County, Financial Need, Honors College
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Jason Kauffman Presidential Scholarship
The Jason Kauffman Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum West Georgia GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential scholarship are subject to change.
Honors,
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"Little John" Smith Landscape Scholarship
Employee, immediate family or student worker/casual labor worker of Facilities/Landscaping & Grounds Dept, financial need.
Employee, family, facilities, Landscaping, Grounds
financial need
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3:16 Healthcare Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student within the Honor's College who has an interest or intent to pursue a career in healthcare.
healthcare
honors
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A & M Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded to full time students who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to descendants of A & M School Alumni. A & M School Alumni and Friends of West Georgia established this fund as a tribute to the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School.
A&M, Scholarship, Alumni, Friends of West Georgia, Fourth District, financial need,
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Alan Thomas Endowed Scholarship
The Alan Thomas Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee to a student that graduated or will graduate from Central High School.
Freshman
Central High School
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Alice Huffard Richards Scholarship
BEFORE AWARDING SCHOLARSHIP VERIFY WITH SOUTHWIRE: Kristian Whittington, Southwire Company
Southwire, financial need
Kristian.Whittington@southwire.com “The Alice Huffard Richards Scholarship will be awarded annually to up to four undergraduate. Students meeting the scholarship requirements may renew up to a total of four years. To be eligible for the Alice Huffard Richards Scholarship, an applicant must:
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Alonzo and Clarence Thomas Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to an African American undergraduate student who has a minimum High School GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates academic ability and is enrolled full-time. |
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Amanda Lucey Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Mass Communication major who is a first generation student with financial need. Preference to students involved in campus-wide activities and experiential learning.
first generation
mass comm major
financial need
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Amos and Leona Caswell Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academics and financial need. Mrs. Grace Caswell Dyal, a graduate of the A & M School, has endowed this scholarship in memory of her parents, Amos and Leona Caswell of Heard County.
financial need, academic
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Amy Holder Brigham Marching Band Scholarship
Awarded at the discretion of the UWG Marching Band Director & UWG Director of Bands based on the program needs.
Marching Band
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Anderson's Florist Varsity Scholarship for Men's Basketball
To be awarded to support Men's Basketball
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Anderson's Florist Varsity Scholarship for Women's Basketball
Scholarship will support for Women's basketball
Women basketball
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Anderson's Florist, Inc. Men's Basketball Scholarship
Anderson's Florist, Inc. Men's Basketball Scholarship
Men's Basketball
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Anedra S. Williams Scholarship Fund
The award will be given to a Female African-American Student with GPA of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates financial need. The awardee will be a Junior or Senior within the College of Social Sciences and demonstrate community and/or campus activism.
female, African- American, Social Sciences, Financial Need
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Angela Egwu Track Scholarship
Angela Egwu Track Scholarship
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Angela Kirk and Michael McConnell Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete (preference given to cheerleading, football and softball) who is majoring in business. The recipient needs to show financial need and have a GPA of 2.7 or greater.
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Angela Lumpkin Endowed Scholarship
College of Education Student with Financial Need with a preference of a 3.0 or higher GPA.
College of Education
financial need
GPA 3.0
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Angelene Barker Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a business major with a minimum of 45 credit hours and a 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to a first generation college student.
first generation
business major
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Annice Whatley U-Teach Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit students who participate in the U-Teach Program or in the alternative who are actively pursuing a teaching certificate in STEM fields of study. The student must be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) field with 60 hours or less left in the degree program, and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
U-Teach
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Antonio J. Waring Jr. Scholarship
The Antonio J. Waring Jr. Endowment in Anthropology was established in the late 1990s by Miss Henrietta Waring in memory of her husband, Dr. Antonio J. Waring Jr., who was one of the pioneers of Anthropology in Georgia. Dr. Waring was a pediatrician in Savannah, whose lifelong passion was Anthropology. He had interests and participated in archaeological research and excavations across the southeastern United States. It was his bequest that the Endowment monies be used to raise awareness and appreciation for the study of what it means to be human. The UWG Anthropology Program is deeply honored to use these monies to support students whose work in years ahead will continue this mission. |
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Archie White Baseball Scholarship
Baseball player
baseball player
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Armand Steve Andre' Rotary Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to students based on financial need and academic ability. Family, friends, and former business associates of Mr. Armand J. "Steve" André established this fund.
financial need, academic performance
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Art Department Student Study Abroad Fund
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Art Foundations Award
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Art Scholarship Foundations
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Arta Mae Whatley Scholarship
One need-based award of $450 dollars annually to a student who has declared a nursing major and who resides in Carroll, Polk, Troup, Heard, Haralson, or Floyd Counties. If no student applicants from these counties are found, eligible students from elsewhere in the State of Georgia will be considered. |
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Athletic Bands Scholarship
Awarded to the UWG Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band.
UWG
Band
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Ayers/Hudson Nursing Scholarships
In memory of Dennis H. Ayers and Dana Hudson. Multiple scholarships are awarded on the basis of need. May be requested as “emergency” funds throughout the academic year as need arises. |
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Baseball
Baseball
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Baseball Varsity Club Scholarship
Baseball Varsity Club Scholarship
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BB&T Presidential Scholarship
The BB&T Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum West Georgia GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential Scholarship are subject to change.
Honors
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Bernice Freeman Memorial Scholarship
UWG Grad student working towards a Master's Degree in Education in Reading, financial need.
education, graduate, reading, master's, financial need
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Berta Fields Whatley Scholarship
Will be awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior majoring in Sociology, scholarship achievement, financial need, resident of Polk, Carroll, Troup, or any county in GA (priority given in that order).
Polk, Troup, Carroll, financial need, sociology,
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Betty Andre' Memorial Scholarship
Art Major with consideration to need and talent, 3.0 GPA required (Awarded by Dean of COAH, Art Dept. Chair, and a third member selected from art faculty) Description:
Criteria:
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Betty Irvine Griffith Memorial Scholarship
One award of $800 dollars annually to a student who is a single parent with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students must have been accepted into the nursing program. |
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Betty Reynolds Cobb (Freshman)
Requirements for this scholarship:
financial need, freshman
1.Freshman status 2. Financial need |
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Betty Tolbert Smith Award
1st year student grad or undergrad exhibits potential for excellence in piano during the audition/interview process, student majoring in music in piano performance w/ emphasis in pedagogy or master of music, will actively participate in music events and enroll in ensembles
music, performance, piano
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Bill & Jean Grubb Women's Golf Varsity Scholarship
Bill & Jean Grubb Women's Golf Scholarship
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Bill Cummings Scholarship Fund
UWG student pursuing an undergraduate education degree.
education
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Bill McGuire Scholarship Fund
Student in summer abroad program in French, German, or Spanish, academic excellence, student engagement with department programs
Study abroad
french
spanish
german
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Billy Ray Rogers Jr. Football Scholarship Fund
Billy Ray Rogers Jr. Football Scholarship Fund
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Black Student Scholarship
Awarded by the General Scholarship Committee to a black student.
Black
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Bobby Evans Baptist Student Union Scholarship
Active member of West GA Baptist Student Union, GPA 2.5 or higher, financial need, possess strong leadership/concern for well-being of others & their principles shall mirror the mission, vision, & principles of W.G.B.S.U. Recipients shall apply at the West Georgia Baptist Student Union.
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Bobick (Marianne) Foreign Language Sch
Full time student majoring in Foreign Language, preference to competent, quiet & modest students (determined by faculty), preference to students planning careers as Foreign Language teachers
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Bowdon Hospital Authority Scholarship
The Bowdon Scholarships are for biology majors or a nursing majors, as well as students from Carroll, Cleburne, or Randolph Counties.
biology, nursing, Bowdon, Ranburne, Woodland, Carroll, Cleburne, Randolph
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Bowdon Pharmacy Varsity Scholarship for Women's Tennis
This scholarship will provide scholarship support for women's tennis.
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Bowdon Sertoma Club Scholarship
Graduates of Bowdon HS with preference for members of the Bowdon Serteen Club.
Bowdon High School
Bowdon Sertoma Club
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Brandon M. Scott Annual Debate Scholarship
This scholarship was created to support students of great need that are members of the UWG Debate Program to assist with tuition costs, experiential learning opportunities and to purchase learning materials
debate
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Brenda Busbin Collins Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a Carroll County resident who is planning to major in education and has at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference given to graduates from Villa Rica High School. Secondary preference given for past leadership and community experience or for non-traditional students. This scholarship is funded by the Villa Rica High School Academic Booster Club, C.A.T.S.
Villa Rica, Villa Rica High School, Education, education major, non traditional student
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Brian Bell Scholarship Fund
Awarded to an Accounting major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and extraordinary aptitude.
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Brigadier General Robin D. Tornow Scholarship Fund
The Brigadier General Robin G. Tornow Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee based on the following criteria:
Georgia Resident
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Brooks O.Pittman Science Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit University of West Georgia students majoring in Chemistry, Math, or Physics. Requirements: 1. Student majoring in Chemistry, Math, or Physics 2.Georgia resident with a 3.5 GPA 3. Preference given to students with financial need
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Bruce Bobick Scholarship Endowment
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Bryant Hodges Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate Finance major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The Accounting and Finance Department will choose the recipient.
business, finance
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Bunch Family Scholarship
Philosophy Scholarship
Philosophy
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Bunch Family Scholarship for Philosophy
Awarded to a student who maintains a 3.5 GPA and works at least part-time while attending UWG. The allocation is $1000 and is awarded by a committee within College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry. |
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Burdett and Shirley Wantland Philosophy Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the members of Liberty Christian Church in honor of Burdett and Shirley Wantland's dedicated leadership of the church and their service to the University of West Georgia. It is awarded to a junior or senior philosophy major. Preference will be given to a student with a religion emphasis who has a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA.
Junior
Senior
Philosophy
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Burson (Jewell Miles) Language Award
Academic Award of Excellence, student of academic excellence within Dept of Foreign Lang & Lit
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Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate from Carroll County on the basis of academics and financial need. Preference will be given to immediate family of current members, or students recommended by the Business and Professional Women's Club.
business, women, Carroll county, financial need
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C Henry Lumpkin Baseball
C Henry Lumpkin Baseball
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CACSI Study Abroad Support Fund
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Cameron (Annice Whatley) Scholarship
Soph., Jr. or Sr. majoring in Music/Performance, resident of Carroll, Polk, Troup county. If none found in these counties, a resident of GA is allowed.
Music
Junior
Senior
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Captain David L. Cooley Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who is majoring in mathematics with preference for choir members and/or student government members. The total amount generated by this fund is approximately $500. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.
mathematics
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Carroll (Chief Charles "Barry") Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)
This scholarship is given in the honor of Chief of Carrollton Police Department Barry "C" Carroll. It is intended for incoming outstanding local freshmen whose community service participation demonstrates commitment to community support and involvement, while educational pursuits indicate an interest in the service leadership and/or Criminology field. Scholarship criteria include Incoming freshmen from Carrollton City or a Carroll County high school, high school gpa of 3.0 (calculated by the Office of Admissions), an outstanding record of community service or an interest in law enforcement, a 500 word essay reflecting community activities and how they've influenced their life.
criminology, community service, criminal justice
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Carroll-Haralson Medical Alliance Scholarship
Nursing major must be a resident of Carroll County or Haralson County. Preference will be given to non-traditional students. Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. |
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Carrollton Junior Women's Club Scholarship
Requirements for this scholarship:
Female, International Student
1.Female. 2.Minimum 2.7 GPA 3. International student 4.leadership skills and community involvement 5.financial need |
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Carrollton Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Carrollton High School who has at least a 2.7 GPA and who demonstrates financial need.
PTO, Carrollton High School, Parent Teacher Organizations, Carrollton
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Carrollton Presbyterian Church Choir Award
undergrad majoring in Music, a secure singing range, strong leadership, sightsinging skills, a positive spirit, GPA 2.0, must pass an audition, available for rehearsals & church services
Music
Choir
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Cary Ichter Presidential Scholarship (Debate)
The Cary Ichter Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the scholarship committee within the Honors College department at the University of West Georgia. Under university guidelines, a student receiving this scholarship must maintain the minimum criteria for being a Presidential Scholarship recipient, which are subject to change. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied: member of the UWG Debate Team. Recipient shall have achieved a minimum high school GPA average of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Recipients must maintain a minimum UWG GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors College courses.
Debate
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Casimir Pulaski Chapter SAR Scholarship
The Casimir Pulaski Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Scholarship was established in order to promote and support the study of the history of the United States at UWG; to provide financial assistance to UWG students pursuing a degree in American History; and to honor the Casimir Pulaski Chapter SAR and its membership (past, present, and future) for their efforts in the perpetuation of the study of the history of our nation.
History, Undergraduate, Graduate, Need
The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student by a committee within the History Department. The recipient must meet the following criteria:
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Charles D. Huey Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Charles D. Huey Memorial Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded by the General Scholarship Committee. The recipient(s) must meet the following criteria:
US Postal Service
All things being equal, preference shall be given to students from Carrollton and or Carroll County, and to students living on Route 15 in Carroll County. |
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Charles Scudder Endowment Fund
This fund shall be awarded to an undergraduate student(s) within the Tanner Health System School of Nursing who has at least a 3.0 GPA.
Nursing
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Charles W. Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to help attract superior students to the Richards College of Business who will enhance the overall academic quality of both graduate and undergraduate programs. This scholarship will be designated for MBA graduate students, as well as junior or senior undergraduate students majoring in Finance, Management, or Marketing.
business, MBA, junior, senior, finance, management, marketing
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Charlie and Sissy Almon Music Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will support UWG music students at the University of West Georgia and will be awarded at the discretion of the Music Scholarship Committee based on the student's talent and performance ability as vocalists or instrumentalists.
Music, vocalist, instrumentalist
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Cheerleading
Cheerleading
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Cheerleading Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Cheerleading Memorial Endowment Scholarship
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Chemistry Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to UWG student majoring in chemistry, on the basis of their aptitude for chemistry, career objective, leadership skills, and/or involvement in the Department of Chemistry, with need as a secondary consideration.
chemistry, merit, financial need
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Chemistry Workshop Leader Scholarship
Awarded to a chemistry major who has served two or more semesters as a chemistry workshop leader. Priority will be given to those who have served longer and undertaken greater responsibility in the workshop program. The scholarship will be limited to those with known financial need.
Chemistry
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Chester Gibson Endowment (Debate)
The Dr. Chester Gibson Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG Debate Team. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student competing on the debate team with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Debate
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CHREA 20th Century Scholarship Fund
Recipient must be a rising junior accepted in the Teacher Education Pogram within the UWG College of Education, be a graduate of a public high school within Heard or Carroll counties, and maintain a GPA 3.0 or higher. Additionally, two professors (education or major area) must provide a recommendation. Financial need must also be considered.
Education, Teacher Education, Junior, Heard County, Carroll County, Financial Need
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CHREA 21st Century Scholarship
Non-traditional UWG undergraduate (25 years or older) or graduate (any age) majoring in education. Recipient should currently reside in Heard or Carroll counties. Award based equally on merit and financial need.
Non traditional, graduate, education, Heard county, Carroll county, financial need
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Chris Gillespie Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarship support to students of the University of West Georgia (UWG). Recipients of the Chris Gillespie Memorial Scholarship will be selected annually by the UWG General Scholarship Committee.
Villa Rica High School
Merit
The recipients(s) of the award must:
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Christine Kauffman Hanson Presidential Scholarship
The Christine (Kauffman) Hanson Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under the university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum UWG GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential scholarship are subject to change.
Honors
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Chuck Puckett Family Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit and financial need. Student must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. |
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Cleo Margaret Hackney Scholarship
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior who intends to complete B.S. in Psychology at UWG who is resident of Carroll, Polk, or Troup Counties or resident of state of GA, Financial need is to be considered.
psychology, Carroll, Polk, Troup, Financial Need
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Clifford J. Adams Baseball Scholarship
The Clifford J. Adams Baseball Scholarship is being established to benefit a local Carroll County student to help support their education, and also support their dream of playing baseball. The Clifford J. Adams Baseball Scholarship will be awarded annually by the Athletic Scholarship Committee for a student who is a baseball player and a graduate of a Carroll County, GA School.
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Coach Gary Wilson Cross Country Varsity Scholarship
Coach Gary Wilson Cross Country Varsity Scholarship
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Coach Meredith Austin Varsity Scholarship
Coach Meredith Austin Varsity Scholarship
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Coca-Cola First Generation Study Abroad & Study Away Scholarship
Eligible students must be first in their family to attend college and have demonstrated financial need and academic success. Scholarships will be awarded for study abroad and study away experiences in other parts of the United States. Student must be a freshman or sophomore (fewer than 59 credit hours).
Study abroad
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Coca-Cola Presidential Scholarship
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Coe (Robert & Katheryn) Music Scholarship
Full-time undergrad majoring in Music, GPA 3.0, financial need, chosen by Music facutly
Music
financial need
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College of Education Fund
Created to pay miscellaneous scholarships through the College of Education. Tied to Project ID F0582 at the Foundation.
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Collus O. Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship will be split between 2 non-traditional students majoring in Education who demonstrate financial need. |
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Colonel Howard Sewell Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee to a student who is committed to becoming a commissioned armed services officer after graduation, who demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to student interested in joining the Air Force, are minority and female students, and who participate in the ROTC partnership program between UWG and Georgia Tech.
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Connie Wright Gunter Scholarship
Top incoming full-time freshman majoring in Early Childhood Education. Maintain 3.2 GPA.
Early Childhood Education, Freshman
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Cooper Bell Memorial Scholarship
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Coppage Family Golf Scholarship
Coppage Family Golf Scholarship
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CWO5 Edwin E. Harman III Scholarship Fund
The CWO5 Edwin E. Harman III Scholarship Fund shall be awarded annually by the UWG General Scholarship Committee. When choosing the recipient; the following criteria shall be applied:
academic achivement, Marine, Active Duty, Veteran
1. Recipients will be active, reserve, prior members, or PLC (Platoon Leader Course Officer Commissioning Program) in the United States Marine Corps. 2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. |
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D. Ernest & Doris McClendon Band Scholarship
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Dan and Lola Jackson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee to undergraduate students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, with a preference for Education majors.
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Dana Pace Study Abroad Scholarship
The Dana Pace Study Abroad Scholarship will support student scholarships for study abroad opportunities, with preference for African American male students.
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DATA PURPOSES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is used to filter and gather data as needed by admins for specific requests from across campus
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Dave and Lisa Knight Annual Football Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support UWG football.
football
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Davenport-Cadenhead Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a full time student who demonstrates academic ability and financial need. This scholarship was established in honor of Sara Davenport Cadenhead in celebration of her fiftieth wedding anniversary of her marriage to A. Paul Cadenhead.
academic ability, financial need,
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David A. Johnson Presidential Scholarship Fund
The David A. Johnson Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the Honors College or their designee. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied: Minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200.00. Participation in Honors courses. The David A. Johnson Scholarship is renewable as long as a minimum UWG GPA of 3.2 is maintained and participation continues in Honors courses.
Honors
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David Amerson Men's and Women's Golf Endowed Scholarship
The recipient(s) of the award will be members of the UWG Golf Team who are in good academic standing, and can demonstrate financial need.
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David Carter Neale Memorial Scholarship
The David Carter Neale Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a theatre major with an interest in scenic design and/or direction, and who might see their education disrupted without the benefit of this scholarship. This scholarship is need based, meaning that the recipient must be receiving some form of financial aid to be a candidate for this scholarship. David Carter Neale was a 1983 graduate of the University of West Georgia and enrolled in the graduate Theatre program at the University of Virginia. David was visiting friends at West Georgia when he met his untimely death in an auto accident near the University. This award is worth approximately $500-$1000 per year and is endowed. |
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David Davis Memorial Scholarship
Recipient must be a UWG graduate student working towards a Master's Degree in Education. Financial need may be considered.
education, masters, secondary education,
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David Dugan Jr. Scholarship
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David Johnson Debate Scholarship Endowment
This Johnson Debate Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the College of Social Sciences at UWG. The recipient will have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5, a minimum combined SAT score of 1200, and participate in Honors classes.
Mass Comm
Debate
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David L. Dugan Athletic Scholarship Fund
David L. Dugan Athletic Scholarship Fund
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David S. Parkman, III Scholarship
Priority will be given to a junior or senior pursuing a career in convergence journalism who has attained a minimum 2.5 GPA after completing 30 hours of college credit.
junior, senior, journalism, Carroll County
Participating in extracurricular activities by applicants will be considered, with special consideration given to staff members of The West Georgian. Priority will also be given to a student from Carroll County. |
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Debbie Forrester Memorial Scholarship
UWG senior or graduate student with an education major, who is a resident of Gwinnett County, GA. Student should have a 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need. Candidate should be involved in the West Georgia Baptist Student Union.
education, senior, graduate, Baptist, financial need
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Deborah Pierce Women's Tennis Scholarship
Deborah Pierce Women's Tennis Scholarship
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Dennis W. Brown Honors Excellency Fund
This scholarship will assist both the Honors College and experiential learning for students. Funds will support students in study abroad/experiential learning opportunities of awards up to $4,000 each year (freshman-seniors qualify).
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Department of Art Scholarship
Outstanding achievement based on portfolio development.
Art
Art Education
Art Program
Visual Art
Graphic Art
Art History
Photography
Drawing
Art Foundations
Illustration
BFA
Graphic Design
Printmaking
Ceramics
Sculpture
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DeVillier Family Trust
In appreciation for the military nurses serving in World War II. One or two awards of $500 to $1,000 dollars annually. Preference will be given to those students interested in a military career. General nursing students will be considered in the absence of these candidates. |
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DeVonner J. Ingram Music Scholarship
UWG minority student majoring in Music, academic achievement, financial need.
music, performance, financial need
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Dickinson (Jacob McGavock) Scholarship
Full time student with 3.0 GPA and strong Christian beliefs. Recipient must maintain a 3.0 while at UWG.
Merit
Christian
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Dieter Stoll Varsity Scholarship for Women's Tennis
Dieter Stoll Varsity Scholarship for Women's Tennis
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Don and Cheryl Rice Jazz Music Scholarship
This scholarship will provide scholarship support for students specifically studying jazz music at UWG in the UWG Music program. This scholarship will be awarded annually at the discretion of the UWG Jazz Music Professor.
Jazz, Music
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Donna and Wayne Tervo Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded annually by a committee within the Accounting and Finance Department to a rising junior, senior, or graduate student(s) majoring in Accounting with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Two scholarships will be awarded.
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Donna Ayers Memorial Nursing Scholarship
One or two awards of $250 to $500 dollars to a Licensed Practical Nurse who is furthering their education and seeking a registered nursing degree at the University of West Georgia. |
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Dora Byron Scholarship
Recipients must be a female student; have a declared major in Mass Communications; commit to publishing at least one article per semester in on of UWG's collegiate media outlets; maintain a B average or better while at UWG; and be a sophomore who has demonstrated interest in Journalism. *The scholarship will be paid out at the beginning of the recipient's first semester as a sophomore. This scholarship is RENEWABLE as long as the above criteria are met. The maximum payout to a student at UWG is 9 academic semesters. The recipient may stop taking classes at UWG for up to 2 semesters without losing eligibility for the award. The contingency is built into the agreement to allow the recipient time to handle personal matters or to take a temporary writing job. If the recipient becomes ineligible, the scholarship shall be awarded to the next appropriate sophomore and shall not be paid out until an eligible sophomore is determined.
sophomore, mass communication, newspaper
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Dorothy & C.J. Colevins Art Award
Description:
Criteria:
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Dorothy Joiner Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit a non-traditional student, with preference given to single mothers and women returning to higher education to earn a degree. Recipients must meet or exceed UWG’s academic standards.
non-traditional student, single mother, women, female
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Dot McNabb Scholarship
Rising Junior or Rising Senior Physical Education/Recreation Major, 2.8 GPA, leadership qualities. Financial need secondary consideration.
education, physical education, junior, senior, financial need
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Douglas and Wilma Kidd Thornton Memorial Scholarship
Recipient should be a student who graduated from a high school in Georgia
education, Georgia
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Dr. Costas (Gus) Douvanis Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate student with strong academic standing in the Department of Educational Leadership and Professional Studies. Preference given to those demonstrating financial need.
education, graduate student, educational leadership, financial need
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Dr. & Mrs. Joseph William Parks III Trailblazer Scholarship
Was established to provide financial support for first generation college students from Coweta County. Student must be a Nursing major, a Coweta County resident, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have financial need.
Nursing
first-generation
Coweta
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Dr. & Mrs. Richard Ingle Experiential Learning Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Chemistry major. Preference given to a top academic candiate (GPA 3.5 or higher) with financial need being a determining factor if merit base is equal. If not qualified recipient(s) amoung Math, Physics, Computer Science or Chemistry majors, the award committee may open the award up to other majors within COSM.
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Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Fleck, Jr. Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded annually by the Tanner Health System School of Nursing to a deserving student majoring in Nursing who has, and will maintain, a high GPA, and can show financial need.
Nursing
financial need
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Dr. Arthur W. & Shirley M. Gardner Scholarship
The Gardner Scholarship is available to any rising junior or senior biology major. The award shall be based on academic ability and need.
biology, junior, senior
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Dr. Bob Powell and Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman or transfer student who is majoring in Physics. Student must have at least a 620 Math SAT score, or equivalent on ACT, or is the 80th percentile or higher on the SAT or ACT score. Must be a U.S. citizen, with preference to a Georgia resident. There will be a preference to a student with financial need. If no students meet this criteria, then a preference will go to a Chi Omega sorority member who is in good standing with the chapter, and has at least a 2.8 GPA.
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Dr. Claudette Hayes Scholarship
This scholarship will be one or two awards of $1,000 dollars annually to a nursing student. |
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Dr. Corliss Hines Edwards, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Corliss Hines Edwards, Jr. Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student(s) by a committee within the Department of English and Philosophy, in consultation with the appropriate faculty. Additionally, the scholarship may be divided and awarded to multiple students within a single academic year. When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:
English
Graduate
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Dr. Dano M. Faires Endowment Memorial Scholarship
Graduate student majoring in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - 5th Grade) with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrated financial need.
education, graduate, early childhood education, financial need
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Dr. David Forrest Varsity Scholarship for Cheerleading
Provide scholarship for UWG Cheerleaders
Cheerleading
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Dr. Donald Wagner Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Donald R. Wagner Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a University of West Georgia student by a scholarship committee within the Honors College. When awarding the scholarship(s), the following criteria shall be applied: recipient must be academically eligible for a Presidential Scholarship. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, as screened through the financial aid office at the University of West Georgia.
Honors
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Dr. Faye S. McIntyre Honorary Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a female business major in the Richards College of Business who has demonstrated academic ability and leadership skills.
female, business
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Dr. Georgia Martin Endowment Fund
The scholarship fund was established by Geneva Martin on behalf of her mother, Dr. Georgia Martin, who was Associate Dean of Student Services for West Georgia College from 1966 to her retirement in 1979. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding student who is majoring in mathematics. The total amount generated each year is appropriately $1100. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Mathematics.
math, mathematics, junior, senior
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Dr. James Earl Perry Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior level student or above who is a math major and has at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 Math GPA. Financial need, academic ability, and promise will also be considered as well. The finalist must be a U.S. citizen. Prior recipients are not disqualified from consideration during subsequent years.
Math, Junior, Senior, Financial need, academic ability
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Dr. Jeanette C. Bernhardt Merit Scholarship Endowment
The Dr. Jeanette C. Bernhardt Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student by a committee within the Tanner Health System School of Nursing. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria must be applied: |
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Dr. Jim Mathis Scholarship Award
The Jim Mathis Scholarship is a memorial scholarship presented to a deserving biology major based on his or her academic excellence. The student will have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
biology, academic excellence
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Dr. Joe & Evalyn Parrish UWG Athletic Scholarship
Dr. Joe & Evalyn Parrish UWG Athletic Scholarship
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Dr. John J. & Ann K. Pershing Memorial Scholarship
Fifth or sixth year student in Counseling & Education Psychology.
education, counseling, graduate
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Dr. John Martin Memorial Scholarship
Student in good standing. Financial need.
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Dr. Kevin Hibbard Music Scholarship
The Dr. Kevin Hibbard Music Scholarship shall be awarded annually to students enrolled in the UWG choral ensemble regardless of degee program or major.
Choir
Music
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Dr. Laurie J. Ware and Peter Woodhouse Ware Graduate Nursing Scholarship
One or two awards of $250.00 to $500.00 to a graduate student seeking an MSN degree. Student must have overall GPA of 3.0 or better. |
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Dr. Michael D. Raper Memorial Scholarship
These scholarship recipients shall be Economics majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Multiple scholarships awarded annually.
business, economics
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Dr. Nigel E. Smith Award
Award made on rotating basis (in order) to upper division student majoring in French, Spanish, then German, good academic standing.
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Dr. Prentice L. Gott Family Scholarship Fund
Annual award to a student majoring in Secondary Education; financial need.
education, secondary education, financial need
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Dr. Rick Martin Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior studying in the Health Sciences field with an expressed interest in pursuing a career in the medical field; demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference given to Biology or Nursing majors.
Nursing
Biology
financial need
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Dr. Robert Coe Marching Band Scholarship Endowment
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support for one UWG Marching Band musician.
Music, Band
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Dr. Robert M. Reeves Scholarship
Recipeint should be a rising senior, majoring in Physical Education, Health & Community Wellness, or Sport Management, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The student should be a member of a professional organization related to the student's major and display qualities, such as, leadership, cooperation, enthusiasm, and dependability. Financial need may be considered.
education, physical education, senior
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Dr. Roy L. Denney Scholarship (Biology)
The Dr. Roy L. Denney Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in biology or chemistry with a focus in a medical field. Applications will be judged with greater weight given to merit and potential, and financial need being a secondary consideration. This award alternates between the Biology & Chemistry departments each year.
biology, pre-medical, merit, potential
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Dr. Ryan Kauffman Presidential Scholarship
The Kauffman Scholarship is presented to a biology major who has graduated from an accredited high school in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, or Paulding, Counties. Recipients will be selected on academic merit alone and must have achieved a minimum high school grade point average of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. The scholarship is renewable each year provided the student remains full time at UWG as a Biology major, and intends to attend medical or graduate school, maintains a GPA of at least 3.2, participates in Honors courses, and serves as a mentor and role model for other biology majors.
biology, Carroll, Haralson, Coweta, Douglas, Paulding
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Dr. Thomas A. Hart Biology Scholarship
Academically superior student majoring in Biological Sciences.
Biology, Carroll, Cleburne, Randolph
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Dr. Thomas W. Sills Scholarship
Outstanding student majoring in Elementary Education
education
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Dudley Crosson Scholarship
Student seeking Master of Public Administration degree with a preference to GA residents pursuing career in city or municipal government.
MPA, Georgia, government
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Duncan-Templeton Agency Scholarship Endowment
The Duncan-Templeton Agency Scholarship Endowment will be awarded annually by a scholarship committee within the Department of Athletics at the University of West Georgia (UWG).
RCOB
Football player
The recipient(s) of this award must: Be majoring within a Richards College of Business degree program; and Be a UWG football player; Preference is given to students from the west Georgia area, but this is merely a preference and does not have to be met when selecting the best candidates. |
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Dutt Endowed Scholarship (Chemistry)
This scholarship shall be awarded annually for the purpose of presenting undergraduate research at an off-campus conference. Students must submit a faculty recommendation to the awarding committee. The recipient should be a junior or senior majoring in Chemistry who must be the primary oral presenter at an off-campus conference.
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Dutt Endowed Scholarship (Economics)
This scholarship shall be awarded annually for the purpose of presenting undergraduate research at an off-campus conference. Students must submit a faculty recommendation to the awarding committee which will consist of the Richards College of Business Dean and the Economics Department Chair and/or their designee. The recipient should be a junior or senior majoring in Economics who must be the primary oral presenter at an off-campus conference.
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Earline J. Powers Scholarship Fund
A senior majoring in Education and completing the internship phase of their program. Preference given to students from one of the following counties: Carroll, Fulton, DeKalb, Fayette, or Stephens.
education, senior, carroll, fulton, dekalb, fayette, stephens
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Economics Department Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to Economics majors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed two principles of economics courses. Up to four scholarships will be awarded.
business, economics
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Edna Becker Hallum Scholarship
The Edna Becker Hallum Scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Education.
education,
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Edward G. Murphy Endowed Sch for Men's Basketball
Awarded to a student-athlete who displays a contagious competitive spirit and regularly demonstrates the skill and talent of a top performer. Recipient(s) must be in good academic standing and show good conduct and citizenship.
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Edwin M. Blue Scholarship
Student in education leadership. Scholastic and professional promise.
Education, education leadership
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Effie McGuire Endowed Scholarship
Recipient must be a rising junior majoring in Elementary Education, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to graduates from a Carroll County high school. Renewable for senior year.
education, early childhood education, junior financial need, Carroll county
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Elizabeth C. Boyd Presidential Scholarship
The Elizabeth C. Boyd Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG General Scholarship Committee to a student who has achieved at least a minimum high school GPA average of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum West Georgia GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential scholarship are subject to change. Preference will be given to a student graduating from Bremen High School who meets the minimum criteria.
Honors
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Elizabeth Gellerstedt Wright Scholarship
Outstanding students majoring in Music
music, performance, composition, music education
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Elizabeth L. Parker History Award
The Parker History Award is awarded to the winner of the best Georgia History Research. In 1978, Elizabeth L. Parker, long time Registrar and member of the University of West Georgia's Department of History, provided funds for an award for the best student research paper on Georgia history. Miss Parker's award was motivated by her loyalty to the University of West Georgia and her interest in the state's history. A Department of History committee determined that the award should be $100 and a certificate.
History
Georgia History
Any UWG student (undergraduate or graduate) may submit a paper on a topic involving Georgia's history. It must between ten and thirty typed, double-spaced pages with standard font and margins and conform to either the Chicago Manual of Style or Kate Turabian's Guide for Writers. Paper must be submitted by a date to be determined by the History Department. |
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Elizabeth L. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Recipient must demonstrate academic excellence
Freshman
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Elizabeth Plunkett Buttimer Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a woman over 36 with preference given to a student with financial need.
female, women, non traditional, older
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Emory F. and Rosa W. Boyd Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded to worthy students with preference given to residents of Wilkes, Greene, or other nearby Georgia counties. James E. Boyd and the late John W. Boyd established this annual scholarship fund in memory of their parents.
Greene county, Wilkes county, Georgia
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Encore Theatre Company Sch.
Encore Theatre Company Theatre Achievement Scholarship is to provide financial assistance annually to no more than two declared theatre majors at the rank of freshman or higher. The Recipient(s) of the scholarship shall demonstrate talent in the performing arts via audition or interview, and shall demonstrate continuing dedication to the Theatre Arts Program as determined by the theatre faculty. The faculty may also take into consideration, as a secondary matter, the financial need of the auditionees. This scholarship was created through the generosity of the Encore Theatre Company, a Carrollton community theatre that earned a reputation for high quality and professionalism and whose legacy will reside in the students who earn the scholarships. The scholarship is worth approximately $800-$1,000 per student and is endowed. |
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Ernest M. Sewell Scholarship
One award of $500 dollars annually to a student majoring in nursing. The student must have been accepted into the nursing program. |
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Eugene O. Poindexter Endowment Fund
This scholarship will be awarded annually by a committee within the Accounting and Finance Department to a Finance student.
business, finance
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Evelyn Taylor Greer Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student majoring in business education. Student must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and preference will be given to a student demonstrating financial need.
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Felton Denney Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student with financial need (must submit a FAFSA). University friend and Carroll County resident Mr. Felton Denney endowed this scholarship in honor of his family. Students must have a 3.0 GPA after Fall Semester to ensure the Spring semester disbursement.
full time, financial need,
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Fernando Susach Student Travel Scholarship Endowment
The Fernando Susach Student Travel Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who meets the following criteria:
Business, Study Abroad, Economics
1. Minimum of 3.0 GPA 2. Studying Abroad for the first time 3. Preference will be given to students majoring in economics and who demonstrate financial need. |
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Football
Football
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Football Varsity Scholarship
Football Varsity Scholarship
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Foreign Languages and Literatures Achievement Scholarship
Established in 2012 to support outstanding FLL majors participating in one of the department’s summer study abroad programs. Each year one award is given to a major from each concentration (French, German,
Foreign language
study abroad
French
German
Spanish
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Frances Parkman Memorial Scholarship
Priority given to a junior or senior pursuing a career in mass communication, who has attained a minimum 2.5 GPA after completing 30 hrs of college credit. Financial need and participation in extracurricular activities will be considered including serving on the staff of The West Georgian. Student Financial Services will determine which student has a financial need. Convergence Journalism
Mass communications, journalism, carroll county
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Frances Wood Wilson (Freshmen)
The Francis Wood Wilson Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who meet the eligibility requirements.
financial need
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Frazier Music Major Business Internship Fund
The Frazier Music Major Business Internship Fund will cover tuition for the MUSC 4865 Course, as well as a stipend for living expenses. As part of the MUSC 4865 course, students will be required to complete an internship arranged by the Music Department at an external business organization.
Music
Internship
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Frazier/Garrett/Sammon/Hernandez Men's Basketball Scholarship
Frazier/Garrett/Sammon/Hernandez Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Fred D. White & Gail Brooks White Scholarship
This award is given to an outstanding student with a future career goal of medical doctor, nurse or biomedical researcher with a desire to find a cure, or to research or treat Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), or other pulmonary diseases that take human life. Student must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and show financial need. Preference will be given to residents of Douglas, Haralson, Carroll, Paulding, Polk, Floyd and Cobb Counties, Georgia, respectively.
outstanding student, medical doctor, biomedical, research, Interstitial Lung Disease, financial need, high ability
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Fred F. Hallum Family Scholarship Endowment
Fred Hallum Scholarship will be awarded by the Chairman of the Dept of P.E. & Rec.-- to a student participating in UWG sports with a preference given to physical and education majors.
education, physical education, sports
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Fred Hutchins Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship is awarded to at least two students (one graduate and one undergraduate) who have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. The student(s) must have graduated from a high school within Carroll County or be a Carroll County resident or employed by a Carroll County banking institution. Selection is also based on strong moral character and a sense of responsibility to the community. |
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Friends of Theatre New Talent Award
Freshman majoring in Theatre, GPA 3.0, made significant contribution to drama program in high school, must audition or present design portfolio for consideration. (at statewide conference or at UWG)
Theatre major
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George & Bertha Echols Scholarship Fund
Scholarship recipients should be entering freshmen and a graduate of Carrollton City Schools or Carroll County Schools.
Carroll County High school
Carrollton High School
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George Fields Whatley Scholarship
Financially deserving Mass Communications major with an emphasis in convergence journalism.
mass communication, journalism, financial need
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George Mann Award for Piano
Incoming or First year students, grad or undergrad, who exhibits potential for excellence in piano, must be enrolled in bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with emphasis in pedagogy degree, or in Master of Music in Piano Performance degree and in all available specialty piano courses, actively participate in piano events such as competitions, enroll in ensembles as required by degree program . If no qualified candidate is found, the award will not be made. May be renewed by maintaining A or upper B in piano courses.
music, performance, piano
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George T. Bagby Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to a political science major.
political science
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George Walker English Fund
Outstanding student studying in English Dept - no restriction as to major.
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Georgian Bank Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time, Junior or Senior UWG student with a 3.0+ GPA residing in the Georgia counties of Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Douglas, or Paulding. This endowment was founded by the Georgian Bank to benefit deserving students from Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Douglas, and Paulding counties.
Cobb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Douglas County, Paulding County, junior, senior
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Geosciences Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in College of Science and Math, majoring in Geography or Geology. Preference will be given to student(s) with minimum GPA of 2.5 Preference will be given to student(s) involved in faculty-mentored research. Preference will be given to student(s) involved in Geosciences Department, the University of West Georgia, and the community.
Geosciences
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Ghobrial (Sobhi) Memorial Award
Awarded by a faculty committee in Foreign Languages only criteria.
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Gibson/Overton/Peete Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Business Education with a minimum 3.0 GPA by the College of Education scholarship committee.
Business education
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Gloria Kittel Math Day Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming freshman and who attended the Math Day Competition at UWG. Student must indicate interest in attending UWG at Math Day registration. Recipient must have received the highest score on an individual test at the Math Day competition from among all high school seniors who attended Math Day and also indicated an intention to enroll at UWG for the fall semester. The student with the highest score on an individual test at Math Day earns the scholarship at UWG for the fall semester. The student must be enrolled by June 1 of the upcoming academic year.
Math Day
freshman
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Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Fund (Freshmen)
The purpose of the Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Fund is to provide need-based scholarship assistance annually for Hispanic/Latino students whose families currently reside in the United States. The Goizueta Foundation is committed to the recruitment, retention, and success of Hispanic/Latino students here at the University of West Georgia. It is through this mission that the Goizueta Foundation annually presents renewable scholarships to qualified incoming freshmen applicants to aid their college career at the University of West Georgia.
hispanic, latino, Georgia
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Golden Braves Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with at least a 3.0 GPA who is a legacy of a UWG Alum. This fund was established by West Georgia Alumni to give deserving students scholarship assistance.
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Grace Talley Richards Memorial Scholarship
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Gustafson Student Travel Scholarship
Business student majoring in Economics;
Students who maintain in 3.0 GPA; Students participating in RCOB sanctioned travel/student abroad opportunities; Students who have never traveled before; Student with financial need; and Students from West Georgia Region (Carroll, Heard, Haralson, Polk, Coweta, Douglas Counties) |
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H. Franklin Pritchett, Jr. Study Abroad Scholarship
UG student majoring in a discipline with the College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry or the School of Communications, Film and Media with preferences given to student majoring in the arts and humanities. Must have financial need and GPA of 2.75. Preference will be given to student who have never traveled abroad.
Study Abroad
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H. Olin Jordan Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Computer Science demonstrating financial need with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Computer Science, Junior, Senior, 3.0 GPA, Financial Need,
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H.O. Lovvorn Scholarship Fund
Awarding annually to an outstanding student majoring in the English, Philosophy, History, and International Languages.
Anthropology
Psychology
Sociology
Art
History
Philosophy
OR Computing
OR Mathematics
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Hansen-Suh Chemistry Scholarship
The Hansen-Suh Chemistry Scholarship shall be awarded annually by a committee consisting of UWG’s chemistry faculty with input from Dr. John Hansen or his successor.
Chemistry
When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied:
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Harold L. Coleman Scholarship
Awarded by Heard County High School principal and Heard County School Superintendent
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Harry & Jackie Preston Mens Basketball Scholarship
Harry & Jackie Preston Mens Basketball Scholarship
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Harry B. Alderman Scholarship Fund
Awarded to 2 students, majoring in Business, participate in Study Abroad, GPA 2.5, limited travel experience, financial need.
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Helen Harper Burton Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded annually by the Marketing and Real Estate Department to a student majoring in Marketing or Real Estate with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference will be given to a student who is interested in a career in sales and is in a leadership position in a UWG sanctioned campus organization or athletic team.
business, marketing, real estate
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Helen Hunt Whatley Art Memorial Scholarship
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Hellen J. Jackson and Albert S. Hanser History Paper Prizes
The Hellen J. Jackson and Albert S. Haner History Paper Prizes recognize student achievement in writing. The prizes will be awarded according to the following guidelines:
History
Essay
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Henri Sims Varn Scholarship
This scholarship, established by Mr. K. S. Varn in memory of Mrs. Henry Sims Varn, will be awarded to a junior or senior on the basis of academics, leadership, and involvement in university activities. |
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Henry and Cheryl Dickerson Varsity Scholarship
Henry and Cheryl Dickerson Varsity Scholarship
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Henry Lumpkin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a woman 30 or over with financial need who is a full or part-time student. Friends and family of the late Mr. Henry Lumpkin established this scholarship. |
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Henry M. Cameron Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Management at the University of West Georgia. The recipient must be a resident of Carroll, Polk, or Troup County or from the State of Georgia. Selection shall be based on merit and financial need.
business, management, sophomore, junior, senior, merit, financial need
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Henry Setter Memorial Scholarship
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Herbert S. & Pauline T. Hatton Scholarship
Junior or Senior majoring in Special Education; with preference for financial need.
education, special education, junior, senior
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Herbert W. Hatton Nursing Scholarship Fund
This award shall be given to a student who is enrolled in the School of Nursing. Preference will be given to students from Carrollton or Carroll County School System who demonstrates financial need.
Nursing, Carrollton, Carroll County
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Homer A. Hunt Scholarship
This scholarship recipient shall be a sophomore, junior, or senior who intends to complete a four-year B.B.A. degree in Economics at the University of West Georgia. The recipient should be a resident of Carroll, Polk, or Troop Counties, or from the state of Georgia.
business, economics, junior, sophomore, senior
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Honey and Richard Shackelford Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who is a UWG Spanish major, and has a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a preference for students who have a financial need. The Shackelfords do prefer this scholarship is awarded to a student studying Spanish on the UWG campus and not for studying abroad.
Spanish
financial need
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Howard Seeman Mens Basketball Scholarship
Howard Seeman Mens Basketball Scholarship
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Hsin (Pai-Ying) Scholarship
Engaged in study of Chinese language or have skills necessary to teach Chinese language, preference to student of Chinese descent.
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Hubert & Naomi Holland Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to students who are residents of Paulding County and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. |
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Hugh L. Brock, Jr. and Doris Hollingsworth Brock Scholarship for Education Fund
The Hugh L. Brock, Jr. and Doris Hollingsworth Brock Scholarship for Education Fund may be awarded to one or more student(s) annually by a committee within the College of Education.
education, early childhood education
When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:
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Hugh L. Brock, Jr. and Doris Hollingsworth Brock Scholarship for Nursing Education Fund
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Hugh McTeer Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a College of Education student. Committee will consider demonstrated academic ability and promise, as well as financial need.
education, financial need
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Hugh W. Richards Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in business at the University of West Georgia. Selection is based on demonstrated academic ability and promise as well as need.
business, junior, senior, academic ability, financial need
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Hunsicker (Frank) Award
Sr majoring in in Management, GPA 3.2, exhibit qualities of leadership, managerial ability, professional achievement, and integrity associated with the discipline.
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Hunsucker Family Endowed Football Scholarship
Awarded to a student-athlete on the UWG football team. The student must be in good academic standing and is showing progress towards a degree.
Football
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Hunsucker Family Football Scholarship
Hunsucker Family Football Scholarship
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Ila Mae Gunnell Memorial Scholarship
A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded each year to an undergraduate student pursuing a BSN degree. The student must be an employee or the child of an employee of Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica or Paulding Wellstar Hospital. |
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Indigo Scholarship
The Indigo Scholarship fund shall be awarded annually by a committee within the RCOB. When choosing the recipient; the following preferences shall be applied:
Business major
minority
technology studies
financial need
1. Business student 2. Minority student 3. Technology studies 4. GPA 2.5 5. Financial need |
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Inge Manski Lundeen Opera Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the Opera Workshop Program and demonstrates financial need.
Music
Opera
financial
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Ingram Scholarship Fund of the Forties
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic ability and financial need. A committee comprised of class representatives from each of the Forties' classes under leadership of Mr. A. Paul Cadenhead established this scholarship. |
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International Student Fee Scholarship
This scholarship includes WAG (Wolves Abroad Grant), Wolves Abroad Passport, Office of Education Scholarship, and Frank Pritchett.
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Irvine Sullivan and Martha Munro Ingram Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student on the basis of financial need. This scholarship was established by Mr. Calvin Weems Boyd as a lasting tribute to the Ingram's and to signify the support that they provided to Mr. Boyd while he was a student at West Georgia. |
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Irvine Sullivan Ingram Scholarship
Graduate student pursuing a Master of Music Degree with a Major in Music Education.
Graduate student
Music
Education
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J. Michael and Katherine D. Huey Endowed Scholarship
Music major, financial need
Music Major
Financial need
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Jack E. Threadgill, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior Accounting student with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students actively involved in volunteer community or ministry work and to students with financial need. Recipients will only be eligible to receive the scholarship on a one-time basis.
business, accounting, junior, senior, financial need
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James A. Wash Scholarship
In honor of Dr. James A. Wash, an annual scholarship is presented each spring to a chemistry major who will be attending the University of West Georgia during the succeeding academic year. Applicant must have completed CHEM 1211, CHEM 1212, and CHEM 3422 or CHEM 3310K and have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Chemistry
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James B. Lipham Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a full-time business major. The student must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1012 or ACT Composite score of 21. Priority will be given to a student residing in Muscogee County, and financial need will be a consideration. The scholarship is renewable for four years so long as the recipient maintains full-time status, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is an active participant in any UWG sanctioned campus organization.
business, Muscogee
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James E. Boyd Presidential Scholarship
The James Emory Boyd Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum UWG GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential Scholarship are subject to change. Preference will be given to a student graduating from Bowdon High School who meets the minimum criteria.
Honors
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James Emory Boyd Scholarship (Freshmen)
The James Emory Boyd Scholarship is presented to an incoming freshman who is a graduate of Bremen High School. The James Emory Boyd Scholarship was established by the friends and family of Dr. James Emory Boyd. Dr. Boyd was the third president of West Georgia College, serving from 1961 to 1971. Scholarship criteria should be entering freshman from Bremen High School and the selection for eligibility
Bremen High School, local, freshmen
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James Fulford Varsity Scholarship
Mens Golf
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James R. Rash Rotary Club of Carrollton Scholarship
Up to three nominees for the Rotary Club of Carrollton scholarship shall be selected annually by a General Scholarship Committee, based on submitted essays (approximately 500 words) on "The Importance of International Study." Applications from those nominees shall be provided to the Rotary Club Board of Directors, who review and make a recommendation based on applications and/or personal interviews. |
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Janet Clark Endowment
Annual student essay competition, students must have been enrolled during previous year, undergrad student w/ declared major in Political Science or Planning, grad student in Masters of Public Admin or Planning.
political science, MPA,
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Jason and Chloe Harden Varsity Sch for Women's Soccer
Jason and Chloe Harden Varsity Sch for Women's Soccer
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Jay Chapman Memorial Scholarship
Award to two students- one male and one female. Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Education, who has an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference given to students who participated in intramural sports.
Education, Sports, Intramural Sports
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Jean Ann Spence Memorial Endowment
The Jean Ann Spence Memorial Endowment will be awarded annually by a committee within the College of Education. The Fund will be designated to students who want to become teachers.
Recipient(s) of the scholarship will meet the following preferences:
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Jean Aycock McCauley Scholarship
Several awards annually of $1,000 dollars each to mature females seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. |
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Jeffries-Best Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate Finance major with a 3.0 minimum GPA. The Accounting and Finance Department will choose the recipient.
business, finance
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Jennifer Lynn Olson Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)
This scholarship was established by parents, Mr. Ronald L. Olson and Mrs. Patricia S. Olson, family and friends in memory of Jennifer Lynn Olson. Scholarship criteria are freshmen from any high school in Cobb County, with a preference for incoming students from Lassiter High School in Cobb County.
Cobb County, Lassiter High School, freshmen
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Jiles Family Fund
The recipient(s) of this award must:
CACSI
a. Have completed CS1302 or equivalent courses; and b. Provide a short letter explaining their situation and why they are requesting assistance from the Fund. The letter should be no less than 250 words. Eligible purchases for student assistance include but are not limited to: · Laptop; · Computer parts (CPU, RAM, etc.); and · Vouchers for high-speed internet. |
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Jill Bryson Legacy Scholarship
Scholarship criteria include students who are Pre- Education majors who have attended Douglas County High School.
education, Douglas County, freshmen
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Jim & Cheryl Gill Mens Basketball Scholarship
Jim & Cheryl Gill Mens Basketball Scholarship
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Jim Wilson Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund
Jim Wilson Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund
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Jimmy Blackwell Varsity Scholarship for Baseball
Jimmy Blackwell Varsity Scholarship for Baseball
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Jimmy Coppage Varsity Golf Scholarship
Awarded to a male golfer.
Athletics, golf
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Jimmy Couch Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Carroll County junior or senior majoring in Accounting. The award is based on need and a GPA of at least 3.0. The department will choose the recipient.
business, accounting, junior, senior, Carroll County
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Joe and Donna Powell Varsity Scholarship
Joe and Donna Powell Varsity Scholarship
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Joe H. McGiboney Scholarship
Secondary Education Major
education, secondary education
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Joe M. Ward Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to student chosen by General Scholarship Committee with preference given to a descendant of a graduate of the A & M School. Mrs. Opal Jones established this scholarship in memory of her brother, Joe M. Ward, a 1925 A & M graduate. |
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John and Kemisha Copeland Varsity Scholarship
John and Kemisha Copeland Varsity Scholarship
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John DeVore Memorial Scholarship
John DeVore Memorial Scholarship
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John Ferling Scholarship Award
Those eligible for the award are History graduate students who are working on their thesis or significant research projects. Nominations for this scholarship shall be forwarded to the History Department by any faculty member of the History Department. Nominations shall include a brief description of the student's research goals and the overall merits of the thesis/project, along with any other evidence of research excellence on behalf of the student. Nominations should be submitted according to the deadlines set annually by the awards and programming committee. The amount of the award varies each year.
History, Research, Graduate
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John G. Chambers Memorial Scholarship
Top Geosciences student. Based on GPA, extra-curricular activities, and involvement in Department, University, and community. Students must submit letter of application to committee.
Geoscience
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John Phillip Kittel Memorial Scholarship
The John Philip Kittel Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by Gloria M. Kittel (Ed.S. 1987), an instructor in the University of West Georgia Department of Mathematics, to honor her husband of 31 years who was a Georgia Tech graduate. The John Philip Kittel Memorial Scholarship will award $500 annually to a student who:
A faculty committee will review the essays, interview finalists, and choose the recipient of this annual award for the Spring semester. Final selection will depend on grades at the end of the Fall semester and must also be 3.0 or higher. |
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John Tallmadge and Joan Vane Delafield Scholarship Fund
The John Tallmadge and Joan Vane Delafield Scholarship Fund shall be awarded annually by the University of West Georgia to deserving students with financial need.
financial need
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John Walton Whatley Scholarship
Those persons empowered to select a recipient shall give equal consideration to qualified and eligible students from Polk, Carroll, Haralson, and Troup counties for selection as a recipient of the scholarship. If no student is selected from one of these four counties, an eligible and qualified student from the State of Georgia may be selected. To qualify for the Scholarship, the recipient shall be selected in the manner established by the Foundation in making awards of merit and based on scholarship achievement while a student at UWG. Financial need shall be given due consideration.
Anthropology, Carroll, Haralson, Polk, Troup
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Johnnie & Edna Huey Scholarship
Junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, preference for graduate student. Student must be from Bowdon, GA or Ranburn, AL. Priority for students demonstrating financial need. Renewable as long as criteria continues to be met.
education, junior, senior, financial need, Bowdon, Ranburne
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Jonathan and Larry Grams Memorial Scholarship
One award annually to a full time nursing student pursuing a BSN or MSN degree. Student must have overall GPA of 3.0 or better. |
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Joseph Chipman, Jr. Men's Basketball Scholarship
Joseph Chipman, Jr. Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Joseph R. Johnson Scholarship
The Joseph R. Johnson Scholarship shall be awarded by a committee consisting of faculty within the University of West Georgia Center for Public History. The Joseph R. Johnson Scholarship will provide funding for a graduate research assistantship covering the fall and spring semester of each academic year.
Public History
The recipient of the Joseph R. Johnson Scholarship will be required to work fifteen (15) hours per week each semester on a project that documents the musical heritage of Georgia. The University of West Georgia Center for Public History Faculty Committee will work in consultation with the director of the Georgia Music Foundation to develop goals for the scholarship project each semester, with the final decision for the project assigned to the student at the discretion of the Center for Public History Faculty Committee. The successful applicant(s) can hold the Joseph R. Johnson Scholarship for up to two years provided he/she receives positive evaluations from the University of West Georgia Center for Public History Faculty. |
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Josh Waldrep Scholarship for UWG Athletic Event Staff
UWG Athletic Staff Member, Juniors and Seniors are preferred. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students that receive the scholarship may seek to have the scholarship renewed.
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Joyce Entrekin Harris Scholarship
Description:
Criteria:
Selection and Disbursement:
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Jud Whatley Scholarship
The recipient shall be a Political Science major and selected based on merit and scholarship achievement, financial need.
psychology, financial need
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Julia Barnes Harlin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student residing in the Georgia counties of Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk, or South Fulton, or an adjoining Alabama county. Mr. Edgar F. Harlin, a 1917 graduate of the A & M School, has endowed a scholarship in memory of his mother, Julia Barnes Harlin. |
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Julian Stanley Academy Presidential Scholarship
The Advanced Academy of Georgia Scholarship Fund in honor of Dr. Julian C. Stanley shall be awarded by a committee appointed by the Director of the Honors College. In awarding, the following criteria shall be applied: scholarships shall be designated for Honors College students who demonstrate evidence of financial need.
Honors
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Kaiser Permenente Endowment Nursing Scholarship
The School shall annually appoint a Scholarship Committee from within the School of Nursing to review all eligible students to identify any suitable scholarship recipient. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the criteria as established by the School.
Nursing,
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Kappa Sigma Lambda-Delta Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Awarded by Kappa Sigma to a Brother in good standing who is taking courses full time, with a 2.8 GPA or higher, and has at least two semesters remaining before graduation.
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Karen Clevenger Cheerleading Endowment
The Karen Clevenger Cheerleading Endowment will be awarded annually by a committee within the Athletics Department comprised of, the Associate Director of Compliance, the UWG Cheer Coach, and the Director of Development for Athletics. The recipient(s) of the award must be a UWG cheerleader, be pursuing a UWG degree, and have financial need.
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Karen Clevenger Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship
Karen Clevenger Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship
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Kate Whitlock Logan Educational Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded by the College of Education to a student pursuing a degree in Education and who is committed to teaching, with a preference for minority or female students.
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Kawai American Piano Scholarship
Must be split among multiple students, full-time undergrad majoring in music/principal instrument piano, GPA 2.0, meet UWG academic standards thru duration of scholarship, demonstrate superior perfromance skills in an audition.
piano, performance, music
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Kay Magenheimer Award
Presented at Honors Day Convocation to student winner of poetry contest held preceding winter, judged for talent, creativity, & high literary quality by committee of Dean of Arts & Sciences, Chair English Dept, and English faculty member.
English
poetry
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Kelley Drake Memorial Music Scholarship
The purpose of the fund is to provide support for one University of West Georgia student for fall and spring semesters. The recipient must meet the following criteria:
Music, Ensemble, Junior, Senior
The award will be revoked for the following reasons:
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Kennard Seforth Varn Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in business at the University of West Georgia. The recipient should be a resident of Ware County or an adjacent county: (Clinch, Atkinson, Coffee, Bacon, Pierce, Brantley, or Charlton).
business, Ware county, Clinch, Bacon, Atkinson, Coffee, Pierce, Charlton
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Kennedy History Graduate Award
The Kennedy Graduate Award of Excellence was established by W. Benjamin Kennedy, Professor Emeritus of History. The award is for M.A. graduate students majoring in history who are taking classes at the University of West Georgia. The award is a cash prize of $250, and should be given to the recipient at the annual Honors Day/Phi Alpha Theta ceremony. The recipient is chosen by the Department of History Awards Committee. To qualify for the award, the student must meet the following:
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Kim Braswell Kicking Varsity Scholarship
Kim Braswell Kicking Varsity Scholarship
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Kiwanis-Col. Frank Jones Scholarship
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Kyle & Jane Marrero General Athletic Scholarship
Kyle & Jane Marrero General Athletic Scholarship
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L. S. Molette Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a black resident of Carroll County who has a High School GPA of 3.0 and SAT score that meets UWG's admission standards.
Black, African American, Carroll County,
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L. Wayne Brown Scholarship (Optometry)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student with stated interest in Optometry with need being a secondary consideration. |
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Ladies Over 36 Scholarship
These scholarships will be awarded to women of Carroll County over 30, with first preference to women over 36, or who live within 25 miles of Carroll County. Full-time enrollment is not required. This scholarship was endowed by a contribution from the Warren P. and Ava F. Sewell Foundation. |
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Lampton Biological Award (Biology)
Provide funds for an Annual Biology Lecture (department determines whether this should be used for an annual biology lecture, and also provides $100 grants per the criteria below in order to select recipient.)
Graduate student Must be used to purchase equipment needed in their research and not found in the general equipment of the biology department. Students may also use these funds to purchase taxonomic manual or other Library material, supplies needed in their research, etc. This award should not exclude student travel expenses to attend a scientific meeting or to present a paper on their research. |
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Landers & Adelle McCarley Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Bowdon High School graduate. The Bowdon High School Principal, a senior English teacher, and a senior Math teacher are the selection committee. Students are selected based on merit and financial need. |
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Large Ensemble Scholarship
Students must participate in Assigned Bands or Assigned Choirs, Fall & Spring semesters
Band
choir
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Larry & Susan Deese Varsity Scholarship Fund
Larry & Susan Deese Varsity Scholarship Fund
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Larry Hansard Football Scholarship
Larry Hansard Football Scholarship
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Latha M. Barnes Chemistry Award for Excellence in General Chemistry
Latha M. Barnes (A.B., Berry College; M.S., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., Georgia State University) came to the State University of West Georgia in the fall of 1959 and during the ensuing 27 years was a mainstay of the Department of Chemistry with primary responsibility for the general chemistry program for most of those years. She developed and taught the first organic chemistry courses, served the college in many capacities, advised students about academic and personal problems, and was active in church and civic affairs. She exemplified excellence to students and enjoyed interacting with them. This Award is a tribute to her and students in the area of chemistry that she loved the most. The award is given each year to one or more students at the University of West Georgia based on numerical average for an academic year of stipulated general chemistry courses.
Chemistry
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Laura Biltgen Gossett Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Nursing, who has a 2.5 GPA or higher. Student must not qualify for HOPE Scholarship and must demonstrate financial need.
Nursing
Does not qualify for full federal assistance. |
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Laura Falls Miller and Ross W. Miller Scholarship
The recipient(s) must be an incoming junior (should the recipient continue to meet all criteria, the scholarship will be renewable in both their junior and senior years), Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate financial need.
The recipient(s) major will alternate between Secondary Education Mathematics, and Secondary Education; preference given to a student(s) with a focus on middle grades. |
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Laura Handy Knight Memorial Scholarship
The Laura Handy Knight Memorial Scholarship award is a memorial scholarship presented to a rising junior or senior biology major with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
biology, junior, senior
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Lee (Cecilia) Scholarship
Student majoring in Spanish, completed a Spanish literature course, GPA 3.0
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Lee Boothe Athletic Endowed Scholarship
Lee Boothe Athletic Endowed Scholarship
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Leon Massey Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship Program is designed to reward incoming freshmen who demonstrate superior academic ability. Recipient must meet criteria as designated by the UWG Honors Program.
Honors College
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Leona Ingram Scholarship
Certified educator pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Education. Demonstrated financial need.
education, teacher, master, doctoral, financial need
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Lerlie & Millard Copeland Scholarship
Full time undergraduate student with a preference to entering freshmen who demonstrate academic achievement, have a high school GPA of 3.0, and financial need. Candidates must be a child or ward of CEMC employee or member (Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative, a local electric utility company in Carroll County). CEMC members may also apply.
Carroll EMC, financial need, freshman, academic achievement
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship
The grant shall be used exclusively for the purpose of providing scholarship funds for the education of financially deserving, Christian women who are residents of one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. |
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Lewis L. & Floy Burson Combs Memorial Scholarship
For students majoring in Education. Preference should be given to a student who attended high school in Heard or Carroll counties (Georgia).
education, Heard county, Carroll county
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Lindsey and Genet Barron Business Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a business major with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to students majoring in Marketing or Real Estate, students who have a financial need, and students from Newnan, Georgia.
business, marketing, real estate
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Link, Dr. J. Oliver Scholarship
The Dr. J. Oliver Link Scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student majoring in theatre. Special consideration will be given for applicants at the sophomore level. The recipient will exhibit strong collaborative, academic, and leadership skills in all areas of Theatre. Dr. Link was a long-time Director of the Theatre Program. He was much beloved by his students as a teacher and mentor. $400-$500 per year and is endowed.
theatre
sophomore
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Linton Deck Leadership Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a graduate student majoring in Educational Leadership. Preference to candidates who work in schools with at-risk populations and for students demonstrating financial need.
education, educational leadership, financial need, graduate student
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Lit Mu Fine Arts Award
Recipient will be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Music, and demonstrate exceptional talent in his or her area of focus.
Music
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Lit Mu Opera Workshop Scholarship
Awarded annually by the department of music to a full-time student majoring in Music with a focus in opera and demonstrates financial need.
music, performance, voice
financial need
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Liu and Chen Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded annually by the Accounting and Finance Department to a student majoring in accounting.
accounting
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LiveArt Scholarship (Music)
Music Major at UWG
music, performance, composition, music education
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LiveArt Scholarship (Theatre)
P.J. Younglove Hovey Live Art Scholarship is given to a junior or senior with a GPA of 2.0 or higher majoring in theatre. This scholarship was established by the Live Arts at the Townsend Center Planning Committee to support students majoring in Art, Music and Theatre, This award is worth $500 and is not endowed.
Theatre
junior
senior
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Lois Martin Scholarship (Biology)
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Lois Martin Scholarship (Chemistry)
This scholarship was established by Dr. Frederick W. Martin, son of the late Mrs. Martin and a graduate of the University of West Georgia. The recipient of this scholarship will be a medical preparation major. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of GPA and potential with need being a secondary consideration.
pre-med, chemistry, financial need
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Louis Herzog Scholarship (a.k.a.Carroll County ARC)
Recipient must be a graduate student majoring in Special Education and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Financial need will be a consideration. Preference will be given to candidates who have graduated from a Carroll county high school and have demonstrated leadership qualities.
education, special education, graduate, financial need, Carroll county,
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Lynde Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund
Lynde Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund
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M. Dan Gray Football Scholarship
M. Dan Gray Football Scholarship
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MacGregor Flanders Cleburne County Scholarship
Recipients must:
Cleburne County, Alabama, Financial Need
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Mack & Mary Anderson Scholarship
Awarded by committee of reps and leaders in Kappa Sigma Fraternity Lamb-Delta Alumni Chapter. Must be certified member (Brother in Good Standing), full-time student, min GPA 2.8, demonstrated commitment/dedication to fraternity, been brother min 1 year but no more than 2 years.
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Mack C. Baird Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Heard County on the basis of academic achievement with need being a secondary consideration . J. Pope Baird, Class of 1925 of the A & M School, has endowed the Baird Scholarship in memory of his father.
Heard county,
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Major General John A. Beall Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a business school major in the Richards College of Business based on academic success and financial need.
Business, academic success, financial need
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Margaret Gauthier Mass Communication Scholarship
Student majoring in Mass Communications with an emphasis on Speech. Recipient must have attained a minimum 3.0 GPA after completing 45 hours of college credit. Financial need may be a consideration and will be screened through the UWG Office of Financial Aid
mass communication, speech, financial need
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Margaret N. Perkins, Pilot Club of Carrollton Scholarship
To be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Special Education or Speech-Language Pathology. Candidates need to submit an essay describing how the their course of study or future career goals relate to brain-related disorders (approximately 500 words).
education, special education, speech pathology
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Marianne Bobick Memorial Scholarship
A quiet, hard working, and outstanding art student with preference given to art education students.
Art
Art Education
Art Program
Visual Art
Graphic Art
Art History
Photography
Drawing
Art Foundations
Illustration
BFA
Graphic Design
Printmaking
Ceramics
Sculpture
Criteria:
Selection and Disbursement:
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Mario Perezcassar & Rocky Lipham Men's Basketball Scholarship
Mario Perezcassar & Rocky Lipham Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Marion Crider Endowment Fund
Outstanding junior/senior Math major, 3.2 GPA. Preference to students seeking secondary education certification, Consideration of academic excellence, high character, leadership abilities, and cultural interests.
mathematics, junior, senior
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Mark & Laurie Gustafson Varsity Sch. for Women's Soccer
Mark & Laurie Gustafson Varsity Sch. for Women's Soccer
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Mary Ann Leathers Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)
The Mary Ann Leathers Scholarship is named in memory of the donor's daughter Mary Ann Leathers. Ms. Leathers grew up in Hapeville, Georgia and attended Hapeville High School where she was in the Marching Band and played in the Rose Bowl. After graduation, she attended West Georgia College and was a founding member of Gamma Tau Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She graduated from West Georgia College in 1972 with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Mt. Zion High School, Carroll County, local, freshmen
This scholarship offer is for incoming freshmen who have graduated (or will graduate from Mt. Zion High School in Carroll County, GA). The award shall be based equally on merit and financial need in considering students for eligibilty. |
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Mary Anne DeVillier Wilson Goreau Memorial
Student majoring in English only criteria
English
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Mary Lou Munn Award
Awarded by Music Department
Music
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Mary Lou Munn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is designated for Bachelor of Music majors in Performance with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy.
music , piano
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Mary White Davidson Scholarship
Juniors and Seniors who show promise in becoming excellent middle grade teachers.
education, middle grades education, junior, senior
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Mathews (Dr. James W.) English Sch
Grad student majoring in English, GPA 3.0
Graduate
English
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Matt Dyas Memorial Scholarship Fund
$1500 annually to a student on the intercollegiate Men's Golf at the University of West Georgia.
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McCalman Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student from Haralson County on the basis of financial need and academic success is secondary preference. The award shall be made for one academic year, with the possibility of renewel based on continuing satisfactory progress. |
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McLaughlin Powell Mens Basketball Scholarship
McLaughlin Powell Mens Basketball Scholarship
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McLeod Family Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a business major maintaining a 2.8 GPA or higher from the five-county west Georgia region. Strong preference will be given to a working student supporting a family.
business, West Georgia area
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Meadows Family Scholarship
Awarded annually to an exceptional athlete from Calhoun, GA for any sport.
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Mel Steely Award
The Mel Steely Award is named in honor of Melvin Thomas Steely, Professor Emeritus of History and founder of the Georgia’s Political Heritage Program. The award is presented to a history student who has demonstrated scholastic achievement through persistence. The student has shown motivation in mastering the learning outcomes emphasized within the History program through historical interpretation, research and writing skills.
History
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Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball
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Men's Cross Country
Men's Cross Country
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Men's Golf
Men's Golf
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Merlin O. Powers Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of Pauldling County High School.
Paulding County
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Merrell (Miriam C.) Scholarship
Music major, based on talent and desire to pursue the study of music.
music, performance
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Michael Goodroe Music Department Endowed Scholarship
The scholarship shall be awarded by a Scholarship Committee within the Music Department to deserving students with preference given to those participating in the Choral Ensemble.
Music, Choral Ensemble
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Mike and Katherine Cannata Varsity Scholarship
Awarded to a baseball player.
Baseball, athletics
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Mike Arons Psychology Scholarship
Awarded by committee from Psychology Department, graduate student majoring in psychology, demonstrate working knowledge of major thinkers/conceptual underpinnings of Humanistic Psychology, demonstrate creative ways of engaging psychological challenges - academic/professional/personal in nature, willing to extend their knowledge to social & cultural contexts.
graduate student, psychology
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Mike Arthur Varsity Baseball Scholarship
Mike Arthur Varsity Baseball Scholarship
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Mildred Fokes Godard Theatre Arts Scholarship
The Mildred Fokes Godard Theatre Arts Scholarship was established by Dr. John E. Godard in honor of his wife, Mrs. Godard, a former theatre major at Hollins College. Mrs. "Bunny" Godard remains extremely active in community theatre and is a strong advocate of the arts. The Scholarship is awarded annually to a rising full-time junior or senior majoring in theatre. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The student must have an overall GPA of 2.7 with a 3.0 GPA or higher in theatre courses. The award is worth approximately $800 and is endowed. |
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Miss Michele May & Dr. Nancy Pollard Scholarship
Student majoring in Special Education (junior, senior, or graduate student); financial need, and one or more of the following: being a parent of an individual with a disability, being a UWG student with a documented disability, previous paraprofessional in Special Education.
education, special education, financial need, disability
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Misty Evans Endowed Scholarship
The Misty Evans Scholarship was established in 2015 by Scott Evans & Danielle Tackett. The scholarship will serve as a lasting tribute to Misty's dedication to her family and community. The scholarship will be awarded as follows.
psychology, financial need, female
1. Undergraduate female student 2. Overall GPA of 2.50 or higher 3. Financial need as determined by UWG Office of Financial Aid 4. Active in community service. Preference for involvement in animal welfare organizations 5. Preference for intended psychology majors |
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Mittie Brooks Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Description:
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Morgan M. Hutson Memorial Scholarship
The Hutson Scholarship is a memorial scholarship presented to a biology major at any level with preference for pre-med students.
biology
medical
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Morgan Oil Scholarship
Employee of Morgan Oil. Maintain 2.5 GPA and be enrolled for 10 hours per semester.
Morgan Oil
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Moselle T. Chappell Memorial Fund
Established by the Carroll County Association for Retarded Citizens (CCARC). residing in Carroll or Heard county. Awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student majoring in Special Education who is in good academic standing, demonstrates financial need, and exhibits leadership qualities.
education, special education, financial need
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Moses Spence Football Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit for perpetuity, deserving UWG students in good standing who play on the UWG football team. This scholarship is awarded by the head football coach in consultation with the Director of Athletics to one or more students on the UWG football team.
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Mount Zion High School Alumni Scholarship
The Mount Zion Alumni Scholarship Fund shall be awarded by the General Scholarship Committee at the UWG. When awarding the scholarship, the following criteria shall apply:
Mount Zion
financial need
1. Graduate of Mount Zion High School; 2. Has financial need The ideal recipient is a student who meets the above requirements, who exemplifies a strong work ethic and personal integrity, and who, preferably, is an incoming freshman at UWG. |
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Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Teal Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Teal Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied:
Mt. Zion High School
financial need
1. GPA of 2.5 or higher 2. Graduate of Mount Zion High School 3. Unmet financial need The Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Teal Scholarship is renewable as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained. |
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Mr. and Mrs. Murray M. Webb Scholarship
This scholarship is for the purpose of attracting superior students to the Richards College of Business in order to enhance the overall academic quality of graduate programs. Each year the Dean’s Office will select a top MBA candidate as the recipient of the scholarship. |
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Mrs. Jewell Miles Burson Memorial Scholarships
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Mrs. Jewell Miles Burson Presidential Scholarship
The Jewell Miles Burson Presidential Scholarship will be awarded by the Honors College Scholarship Committee. When awarding the scholarship(s), the following criteria shall be applied: to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200, to a student who maintains a minimum University of West Georgia GPA of 3.2, and who participates in Honors courses.
Honors
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Ms. Norma S. Plunkett Endowed Scholarship in the College of Science and Mathematics
The recipients(s) of the scholarship must:
Mathematics
Junior
Senior
Graduate
Teaching
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Naomi L. Satterfield Scholarship
This award will be designated to a junior or senior accounting major. The student must have completed Accounting Principles, Intermediate Accounting I, and one other accounting course in the major; be employed at least part-time and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The department will choose the recipient.
business, accounting, junior, senior,
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Newman Rowell Tennis Scholarship
Newman Rowell Tennis Scholarship
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Newnan Campus Scholarships
Awarded by General Scholarship Committee, 2 awards each year : one to undergrad w/ GPA 3.0 and one to grad student w/ GPA 3.0, Coweta county student attending at Newnan Campus.
Newnan, Coweta County, Academic Ability
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Newnan Kiwanis Club Annual Scholarship
Awarded to permanent residents of Coweta County who have financial need.
Coweta County
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Newnan Kiwanis Scholarship Endowment
The recipient of the award must be enrolled in one or more classes at UWG Newnan, be an incoming freshman or continuing undergraduate student. The recipients must be permanent residents of Coweta County. Preference for students who demonstrate financial need.
Newnan, Academic Ability
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Non-Player
Non-Player
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Norton Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Norton Family Economics Endowed Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually by a scholarship committee within the Richards College of Business.
The recipients(s) of the award must: • Be majoring in Economics; • Be a non-athlete; • Have a minimum GPA of 3.5; • Have an expected Family Contribution (EFC), which makes the student ineligible for Pell Grant; and • Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements. |
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Norwood & Ann Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund
Norwood & Ann Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Noyce MAT Impact Scholarship
Fusion Center Scholarship -- COE
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NSDAR American History Award
The Abraham Baldwin Chapter of the NSDAR American History Award shall be made annually by a committee established by the Department of History. The minimum amount of the award shall be $125.00.
History
non-traditional
female
The award shall be designated for a UWG non-traditional female pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a concentration in American History. The recipient must be a rising senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
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Nursing All Applicants
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Nursing General Foundation Fund
Awarded to students selected by the Tanner Health System School of Nursing Scholarship Committee for study abroad or other School of Nursing initiatives.
Nursing
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O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Men's Golf
O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Men's Golf
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O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf
O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf
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OFS Academic Experiential Learning Scholarship
The OFS Academic Experiential Learning Scholarship provides four years of full tuition and fees for an incoming freshman. The scholarship will include a paid summer internship at OFS (Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years), and the learning experiences will include mentorship, attendance at business meetings, and opportunities to contribute through projects connecting knowledge gained in the classroom to the business environment.
OFS, business, accounting, finance, international economic affairs, management, management information systems, ITS, chemistry, physics
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Ossie McCord McLarty Scholarship
The Ossie McCord McLarty Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in theatre. Financial need is not a consideration for this award. Students who show an outstanding commitment and dedication to their discipline will be considered. The award is worth approximately $1,000 annually and is endowed.
Theatre
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Ovid Davis Scholarship (Debate)
The Ovid R. Davis Memorial Endowment Fund shall provide scholarships to enhance the program at UWG by attracting or retaining outstanding debaters. The number and amount of awards to be given and the selection of award recipients shall be left to the discretion of the Chairman of the Department of Mass Communications and Theatre Arts and coach(es) of the Debate Program. The recipients shall be identified as Ovid R. Davis Scholars.
Debate
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Pansy Tisinger Brown Memorial Nursing Scholarship
A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded each year to a student in the Nursing Program who is a resident of Carroll County, and priority will be given to a student who comes from a single parent household. |
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Pat Hughes Memorial Scholarship
The Pat Hughes Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded by a committee appointed by the Honors College Director to gifted students at the University of West Georgia. Pursuant to the annual fund distribution amount determined by the Foundation, the number and amount of the scholarship awards to be given shall be left to the discretion of the Honors College Director and scholarship committee established.
Honors
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Paul Baker Honorary Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to an undergraduate Accounting major with a 3.0 minimum GPA. The Accounting and Finance Department will choose the recipient.
business, accounting
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Pearl Nix Scholarship
Student pursuing a Masters degree in the field of education
education, master's
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students
The recipient must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa who plans to transfer to UWG for the fall semester. The student must be a resident of Georgia and enrolled as a full-time student. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and an associate degree are required. In order to be considered, the student must be fully admitted to UWG. The applicant then should submit a separate application for the scholarship.
transfer, transfer student
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Phil McDowell Scholarship (Freshmen)
The Phil McDowell Scholarship was established in 2006 by family and friends of Phil McDowell to honor his memory, and at the same time, assist a deserving Carroll County Central High School student and/or a student from any high school within Carroll County, wishing to further his/her education at the University of West Georgia. Preference will be given to a student from Central High School.
Carroll County, local, Central High School
Recipients must be a graduating senior from Carroll County Central High School and/or any high school within Carroll County, has participated in any junior varsity or varsity sports program while attending Central, must be eligible for admission to UWG. Preference will be given for students with financial need, and not receiving the HOPE Scholarship. *The McDowell Scholarship is renewable annually as long as students meet the criteria for financial need. |
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Phyllis and Jim Rogers Nursing Scholarship
This award shall be given to a Nursing major with a 2.5 GPA or higher who is a student at the Newnan Center and has unmet financial need as determined by the Financial Aid office.
Nursing, Newnan, Coweta County, financial need
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Pierce Uglum Men's Basketball Scholarship
Pierce Uglum Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Pierrette Frickey Award
Awarded annually to undergraduate student or student selected by the French faculty to one or more students based on academic achievement, leadership and participation in program activities, demonstrated interest in French, and potential for using French in future career.
French
Preference given to students with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are majoring or minoring in French. Preference also given to students who have been accepted to the Study Abroad Program in France. |
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Pilgrim's Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a business major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater who is an employee of, or child of, Pilgrim's from one of the following five counties: Carroll, Heard, or Haralson in Georgia and Cleburne or Randolph in Alabama.
Business, Carroll, Heard, Haralson, Randolph, Cleburne
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Planas-Taylor Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide financial support for deserving students in the School of Nursing. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in good academic standing, have financial need, and be a Nursing major.
Nursing, financial need
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Pope-Grogan Chemistry Award
Hughlan W. Pope (BS, Carson-Newnan; MS, Georgia; Ph.D., Vanderbilt) retired from West Georgia in 1976 as Chair and Professor of Chemistry. His career included significant accomplishments in organic teaching and research. Jack L. Grogan (AB, West Georgia; MS, Ph.D. Georgia) taught organic chemistry from 1970 to 1989. During that time he developed offerings in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and physiological chemistry. His efforts saw the establishment of a highly successful pre-pharmacy program. This award is given annually to a chemistry student who has shown outstanding academic achievement during the preceding year in the organic chemistry sequence.
chemistry, organic, excellence
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Presidential Scholarship Unrestricted
Currently enrolled Honors College students at University of West Georgia may apply for a Presidential Scholarship as a continuing student. Award amounts vary and are based on the following criteria:
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Priscilla Bennett Family Scholarship
Part- or full-time students in School Media Certification (Masters or Add-on). Awarded after completion of one term. Preference for female students.
Education, School Media, Certification
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Pritchett Family Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to deserving cheerleaders.
Cheerleaders
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Professor W. Glenn Esslinger Memorial Scholarship
Dr. William Glenn Esslinger was a chemistry professor at UWG from 1968 to 2000. Dr. Esslinger loved teaching, the university, and the students. This scholarship is provided by the Esslinger family in the memory of Dr. Esslinger to extend his legacy and provide opportunities for students in the future. The recipient of the scholarship must major in chemistry, maintain a 3.0 grade point average and be from Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Heard or Haralson counties.
chemistry
Carroll
Coweta
Douglas
Heard
Haralson
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R.K. Redding Construction Scholarship
This award is given to freshman or sophomore student on an Engineering track with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Physics, engineering, sophomore, freshman
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Ralph Mayfield, Jr. Annual Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to business students of color.
Business
Color
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Raymond L. Abernathy Graduate Nursing Scholarship
One or two awards of $250.00 to $500.00 to a graduate student seeking an M.S.N. degree. Overall GPA of 3.0. |
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RCOB
All RCOB Students who have applied for scholarships
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RCOB Student Scholarship - International Experience
RCOB study abroad students
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Rebecca & Steve Hight Men's Basketball Scholarship
Rebecca & Steve Hight Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Render Lee Whatley Scholarship
Legally blind or visually impaired student who intends to complete 4 yr curriculum, resident of Georgia, financial need, and scholarship achievement.
visually impaired, blind, financial need,
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Reynolds Nursing Education Scholarship
This shall be awarded annually to five students. Five (5) $2000.00 scholarships will be awarded each year, $1000.00 per semester. Recipient must be an undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in Nursing, preference for same student receiving award for two years. Must have overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and does not qualify for HOPE scholarship. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, as screened through Financial Aid, but does not qualify for full federal assistance. Preference for allocation is 1) tuition & fees 2) books 3) housing. |
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Richard H. Glanton Endowed Scholarship
The Richard H. Glanton Endowments shall provide two (2) Presidential Scholarships to be awarded annually by the Honors College Scholarship Committee. The recipients must meet the following criteria: applicants for these scholarships must be entering first-year students, the recipients shall have placed in the top 2% of applicants with a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 or ACT-composite score of 30. Recipients must maintain a minimum University of West Georgia GPA of 3.20, and must actively participate in the Honors College courses and activities in order to remain eligible for the Presidential Scholarship.
Honors College, Freshman
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Richards Presidential Scholarship (Richards University Fund)
Determined by the recommendation of the Dean of the Honors College and approval by the Provost and President.
Honors College
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Robert D. Tisinger Geoscience Scholarship Fund
The Robert D. Tisinger Geoscientist Scholarship shall be awarded annually by a committee within the Department of Geosciences. When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:
Geoscience, Carroll EMC
a. Is, or has committed to be, a major in Geosciences; b. Demonstrates high mathematical, technical, or entrepreneurial skills; and c. While enrolled, maintains at least a 3.2 Grade Point Average. **PLEASE verify that each student's parent or guardian resides in a home served by Carroll EMC before awarding.** |
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Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship Fund ( Carroll EMC debate team)
When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:
Debate
Carroll EMC
a. Is, or has committed to be, a member of the University's debate team; b. Performs above the average of the University's admission criteria; c. Demonstrates leadership abilities; and d. While enrolled, maintains at least a 3.2 GPA.
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Robert D. Tisinger Trailblazer Scholarship
1. The Robert D. Tisinger Trailblazer Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the University's General Scholarship Committee. When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied: |
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Robert P. Steed Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a UWG student with a genuine financial need. The student shall be from Bowdon, Roopville or Carroll County, Georgia at-large, respectively. The scholarship was endowed by university friends Mr. Robert L. Steed and Mr. Michael P. Steed in honor of their father as a way to help students with their education. |
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Robert Ray and Bula Adams Claxton Memorial Scholarship
This award is designated to an undergraduate history major with a 3.0 or better grade point who is seeking (or planning to seek) teacher certification and who has an interest in one or more of the world fields of study. While the amount of award varies, the recipient is chosen by the Department of History Awards Committee. If at all possible, the recipient should attend the awards ceremony where the award of excellence will be announced.
History
teacher certification
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Rodney Davis and Hadley Sanders Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf
To advance the vision and mission of the University, the Rodney Davis and Hadley Sanders Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf is designated to provide scholarship support for Women's Golf.
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Roger and Beverly Kaiser Endowed Scholarship for Men's Basketball
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a member of the men’s basketball at the discretion of the UWG Head Basketball coach and the Athletic Scholarship Committee.
The student athlete must be in good academic standing and must show progress towards earning a degree. |
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Roger King Scholarship Fund
The Roger King Scholarship Fund recognizes that many incoming first generation college students face a number of challenges, one of which is financial. By assisting a student financially, it is hoped that a benefiting recipient will be better able to concentrate on the academic and campus life experiences that will become a foundation for a rewarding future.
first generation
financial need
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Rotary Club of Carrollton Dawnbreakers Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a minimum of 45 credit hours and has financial need. The recipient needs to show they actively volunteer in community, civic or educational activities and submit an essay describing how they put "Service Above Self."
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Roush Family Scholarship
Description:
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Roy Richards Sr. Scholarship
The Roy Richards, Sr. Scholarship shall be awarded annually to as many freshmen as funds allow by the general scholarship committee ensuring that funds are available for existing scholarship recipients eligible for renewal. The student must have 3.0 GPA and be a child of a Southwire employee (confirmed by Southwire). The Roy Richards, Sr. Scholarship is renewable each academic year. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for award renewal. Students are awarded $1000 per academic year ($500 per semester).
Southwire
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Russell G. & Mary A. Sarner Presidential Scholarship
The Russell G. and Mary A. Sarner Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded annually by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum West Georgia GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. Preference will be given to a University of West Georgia student seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The minimum criteria for the Presidential Scholarship are subject to change.
Honors College, Nursing
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Sadie M. Hughes Scholarship
Scholarship shall go to a deserving student who is majoring in Education.
education,
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Sally Pafford Scholarship
The Sally Pafford Scholarship is that the student be a rising junior.
CACSI
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Samuel Teague Ray, Sr. Public Health Endowment
The recipient must be a junior or senior majoring in Health & Community Wellness, have a minimum GPA of 2.65, and demonstrate financial need. Additionally, they must be active in their community/volunteer.
education, junior, senior, health, community wellness, financial need
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Sara and Ivy Carroll Endowed Scholarship
The Sara and Ivy Carroll Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student(s) who is majoring in Chemistry and demonstrates financial need.
Chemistry
financial need
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Sarah McCray Hildebrand Scholarship
This scholarship will benefit students who meet the criteria for GAP Funding.
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School of the Arts (SOTA) Study-Abroad Scholarship
The School of the Arts at the University of West Georgia will fund a $1000 scholarship to a UWG student participating in any CACSI-directed study abroad program during AY 2023. Requirements are as follows:
Art
Study Abroad
Newnan
Coweta
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Scott A. Butler Endowed Scholarship for Men's Basketball
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student who is the captain of the Men's Basketball team, in good academic standing, and has a 2.5 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to a student seeking a degree within the College of Education.
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Scott and Tina Broome Varsity Scholarship
Scott and Tina Broome Varsity Scholarship
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Scott Kauffman Presidential Scholarship
The Scott Kauffman Presidential Scholarship shall be awarded by the UWG Honors College to a student who has achieved a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200. Under university guidelines, a student must maintain a minimum UWG GPA of 3.2 and participate in Honors courses. The minimum criteria for the Presidential scholarship are subject to change.
Honors
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Sherman and Betty Wilson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Biology and who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship will be awarded to students from Talbot, Meriwether and Harris counties in Georgia |
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Shirley C. Boykin Science and Math Scholarship
This award is given to an outstanding junior or senior student majoring within the College of Science or Mathematics, who is employed and in good academic standing.
outstanding student, science, math, college of science and math, junior, sophomore
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Shirley Caffee Boykin MUSIC Scholarship
This award is given to a Music major with Voice as the applied principal applied instrument; the student must be enrolled in the Opera Workshop.
music, voice
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Smith (Steve Zachariah) Music Scholarship
Student majoring in Music, GPA 3.0.
composition, performance, music, music education
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Soccer
Soccer
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Softball
Softball
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Sony Music Scholarship
Student majoring in Music, GPA 3.0.
music, performance, composition, music education
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Spanish Language Immersion Scholarship Fund
Semester or year long study abroad in Spain or other Spanish speaking country (preference given to UWG sponsored program).
Spanish
Study Abroad
UWG student who is a Spanish major (preference given to a Spanish certification major). Minimum 3.0 GPA Supports the two existing long-term Spanish Program's study abroad programs in Chile and Spain, as well as possible future long-term study abroad programs OR A long-term professional internship where the student can apply their knowledge of Spanish language and culture. |
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Stephen Anthony Citizenship Athletic Scholarship
Stephen Anthony Citizenship Athletic Scholarship
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Stewart/Weathington/Vance/Garrett/Reeve Men's Basketball Scholarship
Stewart/Weathington/Vance/Garrett/Reeve Men's Basketball Scholarship
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Sumner Long Memorial Geology Award
This award shall be given to a student who is an undergraduate studying geology, and will be presented each year for the best undergraduate student research.
Geology, Research
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SunTrust Scholars
Scholarship Award Criteria:
a. Students must demonstrate financial need. b. Students must be in good standing as incoming freshmen, transfer students or students currently enrolled at UWG. |
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Susan & Alex Roush Art Scholarship Endowment
Description:
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Susan & Alex Roush Speech Language Endowment
Student majoring in Speech-Language Pathology,
Speech Language
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Suzanne Lankford Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to an Economics major with financial need.
business, economics, Carroll County
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Suzanne Lankford Sullivan Memorial Scholarship (Management)
This scholarship is to be awarded to a student based on merit and financial need, who is majoring in Management.
financial need, management
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Sylvia Shortt Scholarship for International Students
Sylvia Shortt led international student services at UWG for over 20 years and retired in 2014. Upon her retirement in 2014, two international alumni: Oluwafemi Owodunni from Nigeria, c/o '98; and Malcolm Dookharan from Trinidad and Tobago, c/o '00 created this scholarship in her honor to support future international students at UWG. Amount: appx. $4000 Criteria:
Documenting Financial Need: Examples of financial need may include but not be limited to: currency devaluation; natural disaster / loss of livelihood or medical expenses of the student, parent(s), or sponsor; war / civil strife in the student's home country; theft / ID fraud. All references to financial need mentioned in the student's essay must be documented with appropriate, compelling evidence such as: bank statements, news articles, police reports, medical summaries etc. |
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T.R. "Cotton" Williamson Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. T.R. Cotton Williamson Scholarship award is a memorial scholarship presented to a Georgia resident majoring in biology who demonstrates financial need.
Biology, Georgia, financial need
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Tabatha and Logan Hancock Memorial Scholarship
The Tabatha and Logan Hancock Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 by the friends and family of Tabatha and Logan to reward outstanding and deserving students from Alabama or Carroll County Georgia. This scholarship will serve as a legacy to the loving memory of Tabatha and Logan. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic ability (3.0+ GPA) and financial need. A preference will be given first to a graduate from Woodland High School in Randolph County, Alabama, a student from Alabama, or lastly a student from Carroll County. |
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Tal Cannington Scholarship Fund (Debate)
Debate
Debate
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Tanner Health System Nursing Scholarship Endowment
The selection criteria for applicants to the Scholarship Fund shall provide a preference to the following: (i) students who currently serve in providing healthcare within the designated region or have a parent or legal guardian who serve in providing healthcare within the designated region, and (ii) students who have a parent or guardian who is a resident of any of the following counties: Carroll, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether, Paulding, Polk, and Troup counties in Georgia and Chambers, Cleburne, Randolph counties in Alabama.
Nursing,
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Ted and Maryon Hirsch Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student with superior scholarship proven by a high GPA. |
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Terry C. Kapetanakos Memorial Scholarship
The Terry Kapetanakos Scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen who are graduates of a Cobb County High School, with preference given to Osborne High School graduates. Scholarship criteria are incoming freshmen from Cobb County, GA with intended major in business and financial need. Preference is given to an Osborne High School graduate.
Cobb County, Osborne High School, freshmen
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Terry Rutledge Varsity Scholarship
The scholarship will provide support for Baseball.
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The Carole Zuker Carrecker Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
The following criteria should be applied: 1. Elementary Education major, 2. Demonstrated financial need, 3. In good academic standing as determinded by the College of Education; Preference for students with a music background and interest in using music in teaching.
education, early childhood
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The David Johnson Kappa Sigma Endowed Scholarship
Awarded by Kappa Sigma to a Brother in good standing who is taking courses full time, with a 2.8 GPA or higher, and has been a brother for at least two years.
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The Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship-CEMC-Nursing
The Robert D. Tisinger Nurse Scholarship shall be awarded annually by a committee within the School of Nursing. When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:
Nursing, RN-BSN,
a. Is, or has committed to be enrolled in the University’s Nursing program (BSN); b. Preference shall be given for RN to BSN students transferring from the West Georgia Technical College System’s Nursing program; c. Demonstrates a caring or charitable nature; and d. Maintains at least a 2.8 GPA while enrolled at UWG. **PLEASE verify that each student's parent or guardian resides in a home served by Carroll EMC before awarding.** |
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Thelma Brunson Larson Scholarship
This award was established in Mrs. Larson’s memory by friends and family. It is presented annually for original anthropological research undertaken by an outstanding major in Anthropology. Mrs. Larson was the mother of Dr. Lewis Larson, long term faculty member at West Georgia and pioneer in Southeastern Archaeology.
Anthropology
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Thelma Clifton Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Mitchell H. Clifton, retired Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UWG, graciously donated funds to establish this endowed scholarship as a memorial to his mother, Thelma Clifton, and her great interest in education and learning.The scholarship will be awarded to a currently enrolled sophomore or junior majoring in Computer Science. In addition, the student must be in good academic standing, have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher, and intend to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.
Sophomore, Junior, Computer Science, Good Academic Standing
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Thomas S. Upchurch Educational Leadership Scholarship
Graduate or doctoral student in Educational leadership based on merit and financial need. Intent to establish future leaders in education.
education, graduate, doctoral, educational leadership, financial need
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Thompson (Willie Maude) Scholarship
Student majoring in English and recommended for scholarship by Dept of English
English
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Tim and Dede Brown Business Scholarship
This scholarship shall be awarded annually to a business major with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Priority will be given to a Veteran with past leadership experience, a desire to succeed, and demonstrated effort.
business, veteran
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Tisinger Debate Tournament Scholarship
No agreement on file
Debate
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Tony Jackson Garrett Scholarship (a.k.a. Fraternal Order of Police)
Rising junior full-time, preference for graduate from high school in Carroll County, GPA 3.0, seeking B.S. in Criminology or senior seeking Masters in Criminology, secondary criteria if primary is not able to be filled - seeking B.S. in Education or Nursing, financial need as a consideration.
junior, senior, criminology, financial need, Carroll County
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Tony Moye 215-W Endowment Sch
Certified Kappa Sig as a "brother in good standing", full-time undergrad at UWG, GPA of 2.8 or higher, demonstrated leadership & commitment to the fraternity, a brother for no more than 1 year
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Tony Moye Opportunity Grant Fund
To provide financial support for co-curricular activities that enhance the educational experience of UWG students: 1. Financial Need as determined by the UWG Financial Aid Office 2. Determination by the Tony Moye Opportunity Grant committee that the opportunity is a worthwhile endeavor and eligible for an award; and 3. The student must be enrolled and in good standing.
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TRANSFER Foundation Scholarship
UWG is committed to offering scholarships to all incoming student types, including transfer students. UWG’s Transfer Foundation Scholarship Program is a competitive merit scholarship program designed to recognize exemplarary academic success in varying amounts up to $5,000. Qualified candidates must have a transfer gpa of at least 3.0 (calculated by the UWG Office of Admissions) and a desire to become involved in volunteer student leadership opportunities within the Admissions Office, Office of Housing & Residence Life, or community service activities while at UWG.
transfer, transfer student
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Tritt Family Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
The Tritt Family Foundation, Inc. Scholarship will be awarded annually by the UWG General Scholarship Committee to two students ($500 each for the fall semester and $500 each for the spring semester) who maintain a 3.75 grade point average and work 20 hours/week. This scholarship is renewable to these students as long as they maintain the 3.75 grade point average.
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Tyrell Adams Athletic Scholarship
This scholarship is being established to benefit a student athlete's education, and to support their dream of participating in collegiate level sports. The Tyrell Adams Athletic Scholarship will be awarded annually by the Athletic Scholarship Committee. The recipient(s) must have a current GPA of 2.5.
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United Voices Gospel Choir Endowed Scholarship
Preference will be given to undergraduate students (but graduate students may be considered) who actively participate in the United Voices Gospel Choir for at least one year and can show financial need. If no active member of the United Voices Gospel Choir is identified, the scholarship will be awarded to deserving UWG African American students. All recipients must have at least a 2.5 GPA. An essay on their leadership role and how it helps the choir continue to grow.
United Voices Gospel Choir
Multiple students can be awarded (a minimum of 2 students) and the award amounts divided equally amount recipients. |
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UWG Alumni Legacy Scholarship
1. Recipient must be a child of alumna or alumnus of UWG
alumni, legacy
2. Legal resident of the USA 3. Undergraduate student (awarded to one male and one female) 4. Meets all requirements to the UWG 5. Enrolled in full-time 6. Complete an essay illustrating the importance of what being a UWG Legacy means to them (no more than 500 words). |
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UWG Bands Scholarship
Students must participate in assigned bands for fall and spring semesters.
band, marching band, musical instrument, music
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UWG Custodial/Facilities Scholarship Endowment
The UWG Custodial/Facilities Scholarship Endowment will be awarded through the UWG General Scholarship Committee and the T-TAP Scholarship will be awarded through the UWG Human Resources Office similar to the USG TAP Program. The endowment will be split equally into two annual scholarship awards. Half of the allocation will provide scholarship support to dependents of UWG Facilities employees enrolled at UWG or current UWG Facilities 1 employees enrolled at UWG. The other half of the allocation will provide scholarship support for Facilities employees from the T-TAP Program. Preference will be given to dependents of UWG Facilities employees enrolled at UWG or current UWG Facilities employees enrolled at UWG in the following order: 1. Custodial Services 2. Grounds 3. Technical employees Preference will be given to dependents of employees listed in the categorical order above with the lowest pay grades and preference should be given to dependents of UWG Facilities employees enrolled at UWG over current UWG Facilities employees enrolled at UWG when possible. The T-TAP Program is designed for UWG Facilities employees to take classes at any College of the Technical College System of Georgia (or Alabama alternative technical college program) to advance their career preparation. This program is called the T-TAP Program because it is similar to the USG Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Program, but for UWG employees wanting to advance their careers through the Technical College System. |
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UWG Retiree Legacy Scholarship Fund
The UWG Retiree Legacy Scholarship shall be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are retirees of the institution or who are direct descendants or an immediate family relation of a retired faculty or staff member (with a minimum of 10 years of service). Recipients will have a minimum GPA of 2.5, with preference given to applicants with higher GPA. Preference will also be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need as determined by the UWG Financial Aid Office.
Retiree, Legacy, Financial Need
Email hrservices@westga.edu to verify employment of retiree |
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Vachel Davis Whatley Jr. Scholarship
The Vachel Davis Whatley Jr. Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a sophomore, junior, or senior at the University of West Georgia who intends to complete a four-year curriculum graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. The recipient must be a Georgia resident, with preference given to Carroll County, Polk County, or Troup County residents.
Mathematics, junior, senior, sophomore, Carroll County, Polk County, Troup County
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Vachel Davis Whatley, Sr. Scholarship
This memorial scholarship fund is in memory of Vachel Davis Whatley, Sr., a prominent educator in Carroll County, who believed that by a thorough study of history, nations could avoid making the same mistakes as their forebears and the quality of life for subsequent generations could be vastly improved. The recipient must be a Sophomore, who has declared a History major at the University of West Georgia, and who intends to pursue a four-year curriculum at the University of West Georgia, graduating with a BA Degree with a major in History. Those persons empowered to select a recipient, shall give equal consideration to qualified and eligible students from Polk and Carroll Counties for selections as recipient of the scholarship. If no student is selected from one of these two counties, an eligible and qualified student from Troup County may be selected. If no student is selected from the above counties, an eligible and qualified student who is a resident of any county in the State of Georgia, may be selected. |
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Vachel V. & Betty Combs Driver Scholarship
Major in Bachelor of Music in Performance, preference for resident of Carroll County
music, performance
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Verna Pope Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to any student, has achieved a minimun GPA of 2.5. Financial need, preferably does not receive HOPE Scholarship.
financial need
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Vicarious Thrill Scholarship
Vicarious Thrill Scholarship
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Volleyball
Volleyball
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W. Brown Basketball Scholarship
W. Brown Basketball Scholarship
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W. Brown Football Scholarship
W. Brown Football Scholarship
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W. Cope Goodwin Memorial Scholarship
The Scholarship shall be designated for a rising junior or senior with a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA) who is majoring in History. Preference may be given to students who are residents of the State of Georgia, working toward a B.A. or B.S.Ed. in History, and who demonstrate financial need.
History
Junior
Senior
Georgia
need
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W. Glenn Moore Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship recipient shall be a student in the Economics program at the University of West Georgia.
business, economics
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W. Steve Worthy Presidential Scholarship Endowment
Description:
Selection and Disbursement:
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Wadsworth (Charles) Scholarship
Performance major who demonstrates artistic excellence/potential as instrumentalist or vocalist, audition with Fine Arts Dept and Charles Wadsworth or his designee (who will make the final decision)
Music
Performance
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Wanda & Grant McGukin Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded to a non-traditional or adult learner student who has a 2.5 GPA or higher, and demonstrates financial need. Preference shall be given to students from Georgia or Alabama
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Warren L. Jones Class of 1939 Scholarship
The Warren L. Jones Class of 1939 Scholarship shall be awarded annually. When choosing the recipient the following criteria shall be applied.
financial need, cheerleader
1. The student shall have financial need as determined by the UWG Office of Financial Aid. 2. Preference shall be given to a cheerleader at the University of West Georgia ; however, it is only a preference. Should there be no cheerleader eligible it is the donors intention that the award go to the most deserving student. |
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Wasdin International Scholarship Endowment
The intention of this scholarship endowment is to support students seeking longer study abroad experiences such as semester-long programming.
Awarded to students traveling to study abroad programs in Europe, Central America, or South America. Successful candidates for this scholarship should be: 1. At least 2nd semester sophomore or Junior at UWG; 2. Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 system; 3. Should be active in 2 to 3 campus activities in areas such as sports, cultural, student government, social or service; 4. Have the recommendation of a faculty member in their school/college and the approval of the international committee. In addition to completing the general scholarship application, the student should write a one-page essay explaining "why they should be awarded the scholarship and what the scholarship will enable them to achieve". A representative of the UWG Development Team who is the institutional contact for the donor shall serve on the scholarship committee responsible for selecting the recipient for this fund.' |
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Wasdin Scholarship Endowment
The Wasdin Scholarship shall be awarded annually to two incoming freshmen – an incoming freshman from Bremen High School and an incoming freshman from Haralson County High School. Each student will receive $2,000 for their freshman year ($1,000 for their fall semester and $1,000 for their spring semester).
The Wasdin Scholarship shall be awarded annually by a selection committee within the Bremen Public Schools comprised of a high school counselor, a “college preparatory” mathematics teacher for the senior class, and the Bremen Superintendent of Schools. The Wasdin Scholarship shall be awarded annually within Haralson County High School by a selection committee comprised of two High School Counselors, an Assistant Principal, and the High School Senior Advisor/Math Teacher for Haralson County High School. When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied:
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West Georgia Life Underwriters Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates academic ability and financial need and is a resident of Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Heard, or Haralson counties who is majoring in Business and maintains a 2.5 GPA. |
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West Logistics Group Scholarship for Richards College of Business
This scholarship will provide 2 annual scholarships of $5,000 each to be awarded by RCOB in collaboration with West Logistics Group.
Richards College of Business
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Wilda Seagraves Jackson Scholarship Award
Senior Education major with a 3.2 GPA or better.
education, senior
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William Boling Memorial Scholarship
The William B. Bolling III Scholarship is awarded in the memory of an outstanding theatre student whose life tragically ended in dedication as an actor. The award is worth approximately $500 per year and is endowed.
Theatre
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William D. Conner Scholarship
Designated for a graduate student with financial need majoring in Secondary Education Mathematics. Academic achievement will be the secondary consideration. Preference will be given to a minority grad student meeting the scholarship criteria. If a minority grad doesn't meet criteria, it will be given to an undergrad majoring in Mathematics Ed. Scholarship is renewable for up to 6 years if continued to meet criteria.
Education, Secondary Education, Mathematics, Graduate, Minority
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William J. Wiggins and Mary B. Wiggins Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need, has GPA of 3.0, and is a resident of Carroll County. |
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William Lockhart Scholarship
In honor of Dr. William L. Lockhart, an annual scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in chemistry who has a GPA of 2.0 or better and demonstrated financial need. The student must be in good academic standing with the College of Science and Mathematics. If all awarding criteria is equal, the donor has requested preference be given to a promising chemistry major who has exhibited "heart" considered to encompass integrity, character, enthusiasm, intensity and perseverance.
chemistry
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William P. Johnson and Ramona Teal Johnson Scholarship for the Arts
The scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student majoring in Music or Fine Arts (Music, Art, or Theatre programs) who exhibits merit by the Music and Fine Arts Faculty.
Music
Art
Theatre
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William P. Maples Scholarship
The William P. Maples Scholarship award is a memorial scholarship presented to a deserving biology major with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Preference will be given to a student who is supporting a child and/or demonstrates financial need. The recipient must meet or exceed the UWG’s academic standards throughout the duration of their scholarship.
biology, financial need
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William Perry and Berna Teal Burson Memorial Endowment
This award shall be awarded annually to a student who is from the West Georgia region who is a rising junior or senior. Preference will given to visually impaired students or students who intend to work with the visually impaired.
visually impaired
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Wilson Culbreth Baseball Scholarship
Wilson Culbreth Baseball Scholarship
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Wolf Grad Guardian Annual Scholarship
This Fund is an annual scholarship that will provide support for graduating seniors for costs associated with graduation. The UWG Office of Financial Aid will award an amount of $150 per student. Up to three (3) $150 scholarships awarded to students graduating in the summer and fall commencement ceremony and up to four (4) $150 scholarships awarded to students graduating in the spring commencement.
Graduation
• Demonstrate financial need; • Have completed the UWG scholarship application; and • Complete the ‘extenuating circumstances/challenges’ essay in the Scholarship Portal. Explain how covering the costs associated with graduation expenses, such as graduation registration fee and regalia, worn at the ceremony, could impact you. |
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Wolves Annual Cheerleading Scholarship Fund
Awarded to UWG Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
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Wolves Women's Student Athlete Scholarship
Scholarship is to support women's athletic teams at UWG.
Women sports
UWG
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Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball
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Women's Cross Country
Women's Cross Country
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Women's Golf
Women's Golf
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Women's Tennis
Women's Tennis
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Women's Track
Women's Track
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Wood/Millians Family Endowed Scholarship
Awarded by the General Scholarship Committee to students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who reside in Coweta County.
financial need
Coweta County
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Yeager Family Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate junior or senior majoring in business with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional academic year provided the recipient meets the requirements.
Business, Junior, Senior
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Z_Banner Verification
This scholarship is used to verify imported data.
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Zach and Kate Rogers (Richards COB Study Abroad Scholarship)
This scholarship will support a Richard’s College of Business student to study a semester abroad. Preference for students who have never studied abroad before and who demonstrate financial need.
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