Scholarship Search

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:

• Be a junior, senior or graduate student;
• Be a student(s) studying in the Performing Arts;
• Have a 3.0 GPA; and
• Must demonstrate financial need.

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. 

 

Dr. Chatty Pittman Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Mary Ryan Miles Scholarship

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.

J. Albert and Martha H. Jones Presidential Scholarship

Jason Kauffman Presidential Scholarship

"Little John" Smith Landscape Scholarship

Employee, immediate family or student worker/casual labor worker of Facilities/Landscaping & Grounds Dept, financial need.

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. 

A & M Scholarships

Achievers Scholarship

Un Restricted 
Also known as UWG Opportunity Scholarship

African American Alumni Legacy Scholarship (AAA Legacy Scholarship)

Alan Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Alice Huffard Richards Scholarship

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“The Alice Huffard Richards Scholarship will be awarded annually to up to four freshmen. 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:

• be an incoming freshman at the University of West Georgia on a four-year graduation track;
• have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher;
• and be the child of a current, full-time Southwire employee.

Preference will be given to applicants with financial need as determined by the University of West Georgia Office of Financial Aid. Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher to be eligible for scholarship renewal.”
 

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.

Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity Scholarship

Selected and provided by the AGD

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.

Ambassador Scholarship

Emerge West Leadership Award

These awards are given to freshmen who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills in high school, show promise in the further development of leadership skills at UWG, and express a desire to Lead West. Recipients of the Emerge West Leadership Award must commit to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program.  Participants of this first-year program will learn the foundations of leadership development, commit to being strong leaders on campus and in the community, and develop the skills to be successful leaders in their future academic, co-curricular, and social lives. Emerge West Leadership Awards are in the amount of $1000.

Amos and Leona Caswell Scholarship

Anderson (Mack & Mary) End 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.

Anderson's Florist, Inc. Men's Basketball Scholarship

Anderson's Florist, Inc. Men's Basketball Scholarship

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.
 

Angela Egwu Track Scholarship

Angela Egwu Track Scholarship

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.  

 

Angela Lumpkin Endowed Scholarship

College of Education Student with Financial Need with a preference of a 3.0 or higher GPA.

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.

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.

Annie Belle Weaver Memorial Scholarship

Student majoring in Media in College of Education.

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.
 

Archie White Baseball Scholarship

Baseball player

Armand Steve Andre' Rotary Scholarship

Art Department Student Study Abroad Fund

Description:

• Merit and need based scholarship in support of Art students who are planning on attending a UWG Art Summer Study Abroad Program.

  • Submit a statement outlining travel and a financial needs statement. 

Criteria:

• The recipient must be a student(s) majoring in Art

• Preference 1, will be given to a student(s) who is planning to travel to Bayeux, France

• Preference 2, will be given to student(s) who demonstrate financial need. 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee and the Chair. 

 

Art Foundations Award

Description:

• Merit and need-based in support of an outstanding Art major as seen in Art Foundations works presented in an Art foundations portfolio and who displays strong promise for progression. This award reimburses a student for expenses associated with Art coursework.

  • Submit a portfolio.

  • Must be an undergraduate student majoring in Art.

  • Display the potential, engagement, hard work, and dedication to art within foundation studies. 

  • Have unmet financial need.

  • The recipient should be able to present receipts to the Art Program; the reimbursable amount will then be disbursed through the UWG Office of Financial Aid. 

Criteria:

• The recipient must be an undergraduate student majoring in Art.

• Display the potential, Engagement, hard work, and dedication to art within foundation studies.

• Have unmet financial need.

• May be awarded to one or more recipients if more than one recipient meets the criteria

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: in collaboration with the Foundation Faculty (Awarded to one or more recipients at the discretion of the Committee).

Art Scholarship Foundations

Description:

• Outstanding achievement of an art major, based on portfolio development.

  • Current full-time continuing art major with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA. 

  • Must submit a portfolio. 

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a full-time Current and Continuing student majoring in Art

• Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.

• Award may be divided if its better served to assist more than one student

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Selection and Disbursement:

• The number, amount and criteria for the award(s) is to be determined by the committee

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee

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.

Athletic Bands Scholarship

Awarded to the UWG Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band. 

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. 

Baseball

Baseball

Baseball Varsity Club Scholarship

Baseball Varsity Club Scholarship

BB&T Presidential Scholarship

Bernice Freeman Memorial Scholarship

UWG Grad student working towards a Master's Degree in Education in Reading, financial need.

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).

Betsy Jean Sutton Scholarship (Nursing)

The scholarship will be awarded to a Tanner Health System School of Nursing student with high financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is
1.) Born in Georgia
2.) is a major in the Tanner Health System School of Nursing
3.) has a current GPA of 3.0 or higher

Betsy Jean Sutton Scholarship (Science & Math)

The scholarship will be awarded to a science or math major with high financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is
1.) Born in Georgia
2.) is a major in the College of Science & Mathematics
3.) has a current GPA of 3.0 or higher

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:

• Awarded to a rising Art Major with consideration to need and talent, 3.0 GPA required. 

  • Current full-time Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior and continuing Seniors are eligible.

  • Submit a needs statement. 

  • Submit a portfolio. 

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Art 

  • Applicant must be a full-time Sophomore, Junior or Senior student majoring in Art 

• Considerations should be based on need (Need Statement) and talent (Portfolio)

  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA

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.

Betty Reynolds Cobb (Freshman)

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

Bill & Jean Grubb Women's Golf Varsity Scholarship

Bill & Jean Grubb Women's Golf Scholarship

Bill Cummings Scholarship Fund

UWG student pursuing an undergraduate education degree.

Bill McGuire Scholarship Fund

Student in summer abroad program in French, German, or Spanish, academic excellence, student engagement with department programs

Bill Whorton Endowed Scholarship

The Bill Whorton Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to students who are considered adult learners and/or non-traditional students.

Billy Ray Rogers Jr. Football Scholarship Fund

Billy Ray Rogers Jr. Football Scholarship Fund

Black Student Scholarship

Awarded by the General Scholarship Committee to a black student. 

BNG Presidential Scholarship (formerly the CB&T Presidential Scholarship)

Awarded to incoming freshmen. Must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1200 (29 ACT), minimum of 540 verbal (28 ACT English), high school GPA of 3.5. Continuing for 12 quarters, providing the recipient maintains a cumulative 3.2 GPA and participating in the UWG Honors Program.

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.

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

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.

Bowdon Sertoma Club Scholarship

Boyd (James Emory) Scholarship (Freshmen)

Brandon M. Scott Annual Debate Scholarship

Brenda Busbin Collins Memorial Scholarship

Brian Bell Scholarship Fund

Awarded to an Accounting major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and extraordinary aptitude.

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:

1. Recipient will be an incoming freshman or continuing student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher seeking a degree from the University of West Georgia
2. Must be a resident of the State of Georgia
3. Must be a dependent, such as spouse or child, of an active duty United States military member with a minimum of ten years of service or a dependent of a retired member of the United States military.

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

 

Bruce Bobick Scholarship Endowment

Description:

• Awarded to a current outstanding freshman Art major as seen in an Art foundations portfolio and who display strong promise for progression.

  • Submit a portfolio. 

Criteria:

• The recipient must be a current Freshman planning to major in studio art

• The recipient will demonstrate artistic merit and potential as determined by the art Foundations faculty 

• The recipient will have submitted an application to ART 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Foundation Faculty. 

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.
 

Bryson (Jill) Legacy Scholarship (Freshmen)

Bunch Family Scholarship

Philosophy Scholarship 

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.

Burson (Jewell Miles) Language Award

Academic Award of Excellence, student of academic excellence within Dept of Foreign Lang & Lit

Business and Professional Women's Club Scholarship

C Henry Lumpkin Baseball

C Henry Lumpkin Baseball

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.

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.

 

Carl C. and Judith F. Horvath Memorial Scholarship

One award of $500.00 will be awarded each year to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a BSN or MSN degree. Award may be split and granted to multiple students. Overall GPA must be 3.0 or better. Preference will be given to single parents.

Carly Ichter Presidential Scholarship (Debate)

Carole Ann Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

Music major with Voice as the principal applied instrument

Carole E. Hill Anthropology Award

This award is presented annually to the senior anthropology student who demonstrates the greatest potential for success in his or her pursuit of an advanced degree in anthropology following graduation from the University of West Georgia. This award honors the founder of the anthropology program at West Georgia, who was a pioneering figure in the fields of Applied and Medical Anthropology, in recognition of her dedication to undergraduate education and student mentoring.

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.
 

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.

Carrollton Junior Women's Club Scholarship

Carrollton Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship

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

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.  

The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a student by a committee within the History Department. The recipient must meet the following criteria: 

• Undergraduate or Graduate majoring in history
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better
• Preference will be given to students whose research focus is American history
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need

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:

• Be a United States Postal Service employee; or
• Be a United States Postal Service employees' child or grandchild; and
• Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need

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.

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.

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.
 

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. 

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

Cheerleading Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Cheerleading Memorial Endowment Scholarship

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 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.

Chester Gibson Endowment (Debate)

Chi Phi Memorial Scholarship

The Chi Phi Memorial Endowment Fund will be awarded by the University of West Georgia
General Scholarship Committee as recommended by the Board of Directors of the Alpha Zeta
House. The amount of each award will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Alpha
Zeta House. The recipient criteria for each award are as follow

A. The recipient criteria of the Scott Taylor Memorial Award are as follows:
1. Must be an active brother of Chi Phi Alpha Zeta 74 Chapter;
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.0; and
3. Demonstrate financial need.

B. The recipient criteria of the Adam Frentheway and Randy Nicholas Memorial Awards
are as follows:
1. Must be an active brother of AZ Chapter of Chi Phi;
2. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and
3. Demonstrate financial need.

C. The recipient criteria of the Eric Crenshaw Memorial Award are as follows:
1. Must be a full-time student at UWG;
2. Be an active member of the AZ Chapter of Chi Phi;
3. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and
4. Served as an elected chapter officer (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta,
Omega)

D. The recipient criteria for the Alex Cawood Memorial Award are as follows:
1. Must be a full-time student at UWG;
2. Must be an active member of the AZ Chapter of Chi Phi;
3. Have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and
4. Served as an elected officer of the New Member Executive Council.

E. The recipient criteria for the Trailblazer for Future Wolves Award are as follows:
1. Must be an incoming male freshman at UWG; and
2. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

CHREA 20th Century Scholarship Fund

CHREA 21st Century Scholarship

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.

The recipients(s) of the award must:

• Be a graduate of Villa Rica High School;
• Be an incoming freshman at UWG; and
• Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better

All things being equal, the donor has requested preference be given to recipients with financial need.
 

Christine Kauffman Hanson Presidential Scholarship

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. 

Claire Abreu Webber Communication Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is majoring in Mass Communications, with a preference given to students who participate in University TV and Wolf Radio.

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.

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. 

Coach Gary Wilson Cross Country Varsity Scholarship

Coach Gary Wilson Cross Country Varsity Scholarship

Coach Meredith Austin Varsity Scholarship

Coach Meredith Austin Varsity Scholarship

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. 

Coca-Cola Presidential Scholarship

No signed agreement - no criteria on file

Coe (Robert & Katheryn) Music Scholarship

Full-time undergrad majoring in Music, GPA 3.0, financial need, chosen by Music facutly

College of Education Fund

Created to pay miscellaneous scholarships through the College of Education.  Tied to Project ID F0582 at the Foundation.

Collus O. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship will be split between 2 non-traditional students majoring in Education who demonstrate financial need.

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.

Cooper Bell Memorial Scholarship

Description:

• Scholarship for an outstanding incoming full-time freshman majoring in art who shows great promise as an art major as seen in the submission of an outstanding drawing portfolio.

  • Must be a student majoring in Studio Art.

  • Must be an Incoming Freshman.

  • Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. 

  • Must be an in-state (Georgia resident) full-time student.

  • Must submit a drawing portfolio to include up to 5 drawings. 

Criteria:

• Recipient must be a student majoring in Studio Art.

• Applicants must be an Incoming Freshman.

• Applicants must have a minimum high school of 3.0. 

• Applicants must be an instate (Georgia Resident) full-time student.

• Applicants must submit a drawing portfolio to include up to 5 drawings. 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by:  A Committee of Art Faculty. (Annual notice of the recipient and a copy of the recipient's portfolio will be sent to the Board of Directors of Cooper’s Garden following the committee's review, decision and recipient’s acceptance of the scholarship).

Coppage Family Golf Scholarship

Coppage Family Golf Scholarship

Coweta-Fayette EMC Employees & Family Scholarship Endowment

Awarded annually by the General Scholarship Committee at UWG to one or more students with preference given to less recipients for greater financial impact.  The recipients(s) must be active employees or immediate family members (spouses and/or dependent(s) of Coweta-Fayette EMC. 


Contact EMC 770-502-0226 770-253-5626 to verify employee -- Chris Stephens 
Melissa Watson @ mwatson@utility.org -- HR Specialist & Benefits Coordinator 

Criminology

Junior and Crim Major

CWO5 Edwin E. Harman III Scholarship Fund

D. Ernest & Doris McClendon Band Scholarship

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.

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.

Danny Williams & Arden Williams Center for Public History Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Ms. Arden Williams, an alumnus of our programs (1998 and 2002), as a tribute to her son, Daniel “Danny” Adam Williams.

The scholarship is intended for a non-traditional public history student who needs assistance with the cost of returning to school.

Danny (7/27/83-7/20/16) passed away in a work-related accident off the coast of Georgia (near Tybee Island) in 2016. Danny had worked on tugboats for seven years at the time of his accident. As a child, his mother would often take him with her to classes at UWG. Those were some of his fondest memories and he mentioned shortly before his death that when he returned to school it would be to the University of West Georgia .

Arden worked for Delta Air Lines for 23 years. Towards the end of her airline career she decided to return to college for her undergrad degree as a non-traditional student. She completed her undergrad work in history in 1998 about the time she met Dr. Mark Janzen who was starting the Center for Public History. She decided to continue on at UWG in Dr. McCleary’s graduate program in public history. Completing the program in 2002, she changed careers and began work at the Georgia Humanities (Council).

DATA PURPOSES SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is used to filter and gather data as needed by admins for specific requests from across campus

Dave and Lisa Knight Annual Football Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to support UWG football. 

Davenport-Cadenhead Scholarship

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.

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.

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.

David Davis Memorial Scholarship

Recipient must be a UWG graduate student working towards a Master's Degree in Education. Financial need may be considered.

David Dugan Jr. Scholarship

Description:

• Awarded Junior or Senior majoring in Art with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

  • Submit a portfolio. 

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Art 

• Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program Faculty (Art Scholarship Committee).

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.

David L. Dugan Athletic Scholarship Fund

David L. Dugan Athletic Scholarship Fund

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.
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.
 

Debate Foundation Account

Foundation Departmental Account

Debbie Forrester Memorial Scholarship

Deborah Pierce Women's Tennis Scholarship

Deborah Pierce Women's Tennis Scholarship

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).

Department of Art Scholarship

Outstanding achievement based on portfolio development.

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.

DeVonner J. Ingram Music Scholarship

UWG minority student majoring in Music, academic achievement, financial need.

Dickinson (Jacob McGavock) Scholarship

Dieter Stoll Varsity Scholarship for Women's Tennis

Dieter Stoll Varsity Scholarship for Women's Tennis

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

Dorothy & C.J. Colevins Art Award

Description:

• Awarded to a female BFA student majoring in ceramics, who is dedicated and passionate about art. 

  • Must be a full-time BFA in Ceramics student.

  • Requires a statement of definition of art.

  • Submit a portfolio of 2 images.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a full-time female student pursuing a BFA in Ceramics 

• Applicants must submit 2 images of art work

• Applicants must submit a separate statement describing their definition of art.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee

 

Dorothy Joiner Scholarship

Dot McNabb Scholarship

Rising Junior or Rising Senior Physical Education/Recreation Major, 2.8 GPA, leadership qualities. Financial need secondary consideration.

Douglas and Wilma Kidd Thornton Memorial Scholarship

Recipient should be a student who graduated from a high school in Georgia

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Claudette Hayes Scholarship

This scholarship will be one or two awards of $1,000 dollars annually to a nursing student.

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: 
 

1. The recipient(s) must be a graduate student(s) majoring in English;
2. The recipient(s) must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better;
3. The recipient(s) must be students whose concentration is American and/or Southern Literature.
    

 

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.

Dr. David Forrest Varsity Scholarship for Cheerleading

Provide scholarship for UWG Cheerleaders 

Dr. Donald Wagner Endowed Scholarship

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. 

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.


 

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.

Dr. Janice C. Keys Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student with financial need who demonstrates perseverance and energy in their passionate commitment to providing nursing care.

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:

One award annually to a full time nursing student pursuing a BSN or MSN degree who exhibits academic excellence and exhibits the leadership qualities necessary to provide compassionate and competent nursing care, as determined by the committee. Student must also have an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher.

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.

Dr. Joe & Evalyn Parrish UWG Athletic Scholarship

Dr. Joe & Evalyn Parrish UWG Athletic Scholarship

Dr. John J. & Ann K. Pershing Memorial Scholarship

Fifth or sixth year student in Counseling & Education Psychology.

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.

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.

Dr. Michael D. Raper Memorial Scholarship

These scholarship recipients shall be Economics majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Multiple scholarships awarded annually.
 

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.

Dr. Prentice L. Gott Family Scholarship Fund

Annual award to a student majoring in Secondary Education; financial need.

Dr. Robert Coe Marching Band Scholarship Endowment

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support for one UWG Marching Band musician. 

Dr. Robert L. Heaberlin, Jr. Scholarship Endowment

The recipients must be enrolled in at least one course per semester at UWG Newnan and working at least 20 hours per week to support him/herself while enrolled at UWG Newnan. Must be a student in good standing with a minimum UWG GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate significant financial need, with preference given to those who are not claimed as a dependent by parents or others. Preference will be given to Education majors.
 

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.

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.

Dr. Roy L. Denney Scholarship (Chemistry)

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.

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.

Dr. Thomas A. Hart Biology Scholarship

Academically superior student majoring in Biological Sciences.

Dr. Thomas W. Sills Scholarship

Outstanding student majoring in Elementary Education

Dudley Crosson Scholarship

Student seeking Master of Public Administration degree with a preference to GA residents pursuing career in city or municipal government.

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).

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.

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. 

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. 

Earline J. Powers Scholarship Fund

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.
 

Edna Becker Hallum Scholarship

The Edna Becker Hallum Scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Education.

Edwin M. Blue Scholarship

Student in education leadership. Scholastic and professional promise.

Effie McGuire Endowed Scholarship

Ehrman, P.J. Mem Newn Sch

Undergrad pursuing B.S.N. at Newnan campus, GPA 3.0, financial need.

Elizabeth C. Boyd Presidential Scholarship

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.

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.  

Elizabeth L. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Recipient must demonstrate academic excellence

Elizabeth Plunkett Buttimer Scholarship

Emory F. and Rosa W. Boyd Scholarships

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.

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.

Eugene O. Poindexter Endowment Fund

This scholarship will be awarded annually by a committee within the Accounting and Finance Department to a Finance student.
 

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.

Family and Diversity Scholarship

Felton Denney Scholarship

Fernando Susach Student Travel Scholarship Endowment

The Fernando Susach Student Travel Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who meets the following criteria: 

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. 

Fisher (Marion L.) Award

Jr or Sr majoring in English, GPA 2.5, preference to students concentrating in American Literature.

Football

Football

Football Varsity Scholarship

Football Varsity Scholarship

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,
Spanish) selected by the faculty from that concentration. 

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

Frances Wood Wilson (Freshmen)

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.  

Frazier/Garrett/Sammon/Hernandez Men's Basketball Scholarship

Frazier/Garrett/Sammon/Hernandez Men's Basketball Scholarship

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.

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.

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.
Multiple scholarships may be awarded, but a minimum of one graduate and one undergraduate scholarship will be awarded.

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)

Garrett, Thomas, & Fazio, P.C., Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student from Carroll, Haralson, Polk, or Heard Counties majoring in Accounting.  Financial need is considered.  The department will choose the recipient. 
 

General Scholarship Fund

To assist with general scholarship needs of students enrolled at UWG and in good academic standing or to accepted and enrolled UWG freshman. 

George & Bertha Echols Scholarship Fund

Scholarship recipients should be entering freshmen and a graduate of Carrollton City Schools or Carroll County Schools.

George Fields Whatley Scholarship

Financially deserving Mass Communications major with an emphasis in convergence journalism.
 

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.

George T. Bagby Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship shall be awarded to a political science major.

George Walker English Fund

Outstanding student studying in English Dept - no restriction as to major.

Georgian Bank Scholarship Endowment Fund

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.

Ghobrial (Sobhi) Memorial Award

Awarded by a faculty committee in Foreign Languages only criteria.

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.
 
 

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.
             *if the highest scorer does not enroll, the award goes to the second highest scorer. If the second does not enroll, then the award will go the the third highest scorer.

Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Fund (Freshmen)

Golden Braves Alumni Scholarship

Grace Talley Richards Memorial Scholarship

Description:

• Scholarship for an art student who is traveling as part of the Art History Museum Seminar or as part of the Art Study Abroad Program.

  • Must be a full-time declared Art Major -or- Art Minor. 

  • Must be attending either an Art History Museum Seminar or Art Study Abroad Program 

  • Must submit an essay outlining your intended travel and how the award will help.

    • Provide a copy of FAFSA form or other UWG financial aid documentation. 

Criteria:

• Applicants must be a full-time declared Art Major OR Art Minor. 

• Applicants must be attending either an Art History Museum Seminar or Art Study Abroad Program (Essay outlining intended Art travel and need). (If ART does not offer one of the above programs the scholarship may be awarded to an Art student who is traveling abroad on an alternate program)

• Applicants must demonstrate need and provide a copy of their FAFSA form or other UWG financial aid documents demonstrating need (Need Statement) (if no student applies with identified need, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student that would benefit the most from the travel experience).

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee in consultation with Art Faculty Member teaching the Museum Seminar Course or Art Faculty associated with the Art abroad program. 

Gunter (Connie Wright) Scholarship

Top incoming full-time freshman majoring in Early Childhood Education. Maintain 3.2 GPA.

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)

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. 

H. Olin Jordan Memorial Scholarship

H.O. Lovvorn Scholarship Fund

Awarding annually to an outstanding student majoring in the English, Philosophy, History, and International Languages.  
 

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.
When choosing the recipient, the following criteria shall be applied: 

1. One winner (or two winners in years when there are equally qualified candidates) will be chosen each year among sophomore or junior chemistry majors who meet the selection criteria.  The scholarship will not be awarded in years where there are no eligible candidates.
2. Only students who intend to attend UWG as a chemistry major during the succeeding year will be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
3. Cumulative grade point average must be above 3.0, and CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212, or their equivalents for chemistry majors, must have been completed.
4. The recipient must demonstrate interest and aptitude in research in either physical chemistry or biochemistry, with a track record of achievement in science and mathematics. The recipient must show interest in attending graduate or professional school.
5. A cover letter must be submitted which details the candidate’s source of inspiration, a significant challenge overcome in the candidate’s personal, academic, or professional life, and the candidate’s major goals.

Harold L. Coleman Scholarship

Awarded by Heard County High School principal and Heard County School Superintendent

Harry & Jackie Preston Mens Basketball Scholarship

Harry & Jackie Preston Mens Basketball Scholarship

Harry B. Alderman Scholarship Fund

Awarded to 2 students, majoring in Business, participate in Study Abroad, GPA 2.5, limited travel experience, financial need.

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.
 

Helen Hunt Whatley Art Memorial Scholarship

Description:

• Awarded to a Junior or Senior majoring in art from Carroll or Polk counties (preferred); Troup County and Georgia resident students may also be eligible. 

  • Indicate county of residency and high school attended.

  • Submit a financial need statement and indicate GPA. 

  • Submit a portfolio. 

Criteria:

1. Applicant must show Merit. (Portfolio and GPA)

2. Financial need may be given due consideration (Need Statement)

1. Applicant must be a Junior or senior majoring in art 

2. The recipient must be from Carroll or Polk counties first.

   • If no student is selected from these counties, then a student from Troup County shall be considered next.

     • If no student from Troup County is selected, then the scholarship may go to a Georgia resident. 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program Chair shall appoint a committee to select the scholarship recipient (Art Scholarship Committee).

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:

• Papers submitted may concern any historical topic, but must be substantially utilize historical methodology.  All papers must be typed, double spaced with standard font and margins, and include notes and bibliography that confirm to the Chicago Manual of Style, or Kate Turabian's Guide for Writers. 

The Budget and Awards Committee will judge submissions based on how well the papers meet the following criteria: coverage of well-defined topic or thesis, writing style, originality, use of sources, overall quality.   The winning undergraduate writer will receive the Hellen J. Jackson Undergraduate Paper Award, and a $100.00 prize.  The winning graduate student writer will receive the Albert S. Hanser Graduate Paper Award, and a $100.00 prize.  

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.

Henry and Cheryl Dickerson Varsity Scholarship

Henry and Cheryl Dickerson Varsity Scholarship

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.

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.


 

Henry Setter Memorial Scholarship

Description:

• A merit-based scholarship in support of a student majoring in art with preference given to those concentrating in sculpture.

  • Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Art.

  • Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.

  • Must meet or exceed the UWG’s academic standards throughout the duration of their scholarship.

  • Must submit a portfolio of artwork.

Criteria:

• The recipient must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Art

• Preference will be given to students whose concentration is sculpture

• The Recipient must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.

• The recipient must meet or exceed the University of West Georgia’s academic Standards throughout the duration of their scholarship.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee in consultation with sculpture faculty. 

 

Herbert S. & Pauline T. Hatton Scholarship

Junior or Senior majoring in Special Education; with preference for financial need.

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. 

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.

Honey & Richard Shackelford Scholarship Fund

Awarded annually to deserving UWG Spanish major students studying abroad through the Universidad Catolica de la Santisma Concepcion Exchange Program in Concepcion, Chile.

Honey and Richard Shackleford 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.

Housing Ambassador Scholarship (Freshmen)

The Office of Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing an engaged and supportive living and learning community through on-campus living.UWG’s Housing Ambassador Scholarship Program is a competitive merit scholarship program designed to recognize exemplary academic success in varying amounts towards a student's housing. Scholarship Criteria include a GPA of 2.75 (calculated by the Office of Admissions), and a desire to become involved in student leadership opportunities within the Office of Housing & Residence Life or campus organizations and community service activities while at UWG. This scholarship is available to all current and incoming UWG students that live On Campus.

 

Howard Seeman Mens Basketball Scholarship

Howard Seeman Mens Basketball Scholarship

Hsin (Pai-Ying) Scholarship

Engaged in study of Chinese language or have skills necessary to teach Chinese language, preference to student of Chinese descent.

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.

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.

When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:

1. Student(s) majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
2. Student(s) demonstrating strong character (i.e. volunteer, community involvement);
3. Preference for student(s) with unmet financial need;
4. Preference for a graduate(s) from a Carroll County/City high school;
5. Awards shall be for one academic year with the possibility of renewal;
6. In the absence of a student majoring in Early Childhood Education, other considerations may include science education.

Hugh L. Brock, Jr. and Doris Hollingsworth Brock Scholarship for Nursing Education Fund

1. Student(s) majoring in Nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
2. Student(s) demonstrating strong character (i.e. volunteer, community involvement);
3. Preference for student(s) with unmet financial need;
4. Preference for a graduate(s) from a Carroll County/City high school;
5. Awards shall be for one academic year with the possibility of renewal;
6. In the absence of a student majoring in Nursing, other considerations may include science education.

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.

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.
Amount:  Three scholarships will be awarded for $2,000 each.

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.

Hunsucker Family Football Scholarship

Hunsucker Family Football Scholarship

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.

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:
1. Business student 
2. Minority student 
3. Technology studies 
4. GPA 2.5
5. Financial need  

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.

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.

International Student Fee Scholarship

This scholarship includes WAG (Wolves Abroad Grant), Wolves Abroad Passport, Office of Education Scholarship, and Frank Pritchett. 

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.

Irvine Sullivan Ingram Scholarship

Graduate student pursuing a Master of Music Degree with a Major in Music Education.

J. Michael and Katherine D. Huey Endowed Scholarship

Music major, financial need

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.
 

Jackie Esslinger Endowed Nursing Scholarship

The Jackie Esslinger Endowed Nursing Scholarship will be awarded annually to deserving students majoring in Nursing. The following criteria must be met. Preference given to working students with financial need. 

1. Junior or Senior students majoring in Nursing
2. Students with unmet financial need, determined by Financial Aid
3. Parent with children under the age of 18

James "Judge" Parker Family Music Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to music students. 

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.
 

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.  

 

James E. Boyd Presidential Scholarship

James Fulford Varsity Scholarship

Mens Golf

James M. Naughton Nursing Scholarship

Student must be a Junior or Senior majoring in Nursing. Student must also demonstrate financial need as determined by Financial Aid.

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.

When choosing the recipient; the following criteria shall be applied:

1. If available, the student shall be a returning former GRSP student.
2. If no former GRSP student is available, the recipient shall be a returning international student (i.e., upperclassman).
3. The student must demonstrate unmet financial needs.
4. Students will be considered regardless of area of study or permanent residence

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.

Jason and Chloe Harden Varsity Sch for Women's Soccer

Jason and Chloe Harden Varsity Sch for Women's Soccer

Jay Chapman Memorial Scholarship

Award to two students- one male and one female.  Should be an undergraduate student majoring in Education, who has an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Preference given to studens who participdated in intramural sports.

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:

• Be a female student majoring in an area of Education;
• Be in good academic standing; and
• Demonstrate financial need.

Jean Aycock McCauley Scholarship

Several awards annually of $1,000 dollars each to mature females seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

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.
 

Jiles Family Fund

The recipient(s) of this award must:
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.

Jim & Cheryl Gill Mens Basketball Scholarship

Jim & Cheryl Gill Mens Basketball Scholarship

Jim Wilson Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund

Jim Wilson Men's Basketball Scholarship Fund

Jimmy Blackwell Varsity Scholarship for Baseball

Jimmy Blackwell Varsity Scholarship for Baseball

Jimmy Coppage Varsity Golf Scholarship

Awarded to a male golfer.

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.
 

Joe and Donna Powell Varsity Scholarship

Joe and Donna Powell Varsity Scholarship

Joe H. McGiboney Scholarship

Secondary Education Major

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.

John and Kemisha Copeland Varsity Scholarship

John and Kemisha Copeland Varsity Scholarship

John DeVore Memorial Scholarship

John DeVore Memorial Scholarship

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.

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.

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:

1. Is a sophomore or junior engineering major and is on track to transfer to Georgia Tech to complete his/her degree,
2. Has an overall and math/science GPA of at least a 3.0 calculated on all attempted hours. Math/science GPA will be calculated using grades in science/math courses required on the Pre-engineering track including MATH 1634, 2644, 2654, 2853, 3303; CHEM 1211+L, CHEM 1212+L; PHYS 2211+L, PHYS 2212+L
3. Applicants must submit an essay (300-500 words) entitled “Why I Want to Go to Georgia Tech and What This Scholarship Would Mean to Me.”

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.

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.

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.

Johnson-Bryant Family Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be awarded by to a resident of Coweta County who has a minimum 3.2 GPA, first generation college student, Junior or Senior Nursing major, and who has demonstrated financial need as determined by the Financial Aid office.

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.

Joseph Chipman, Jr. Men's Basketball Scholarship

Joseph Chipman, Jr. Men's Basketball Scholarship

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.

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.

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.  

Joyce Entrekin Harris Scholarship

Description:

• Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman majoring in Art, with a strong portfolio and who requires additional financial support. 

  • Submit a portfolio.

  • Submit a financial needs statement. 

Criteria:

• Recipient must be an outstanding student majoring in Art (Portfolio) 

• Preference given to applicants with financial need (Need Statement)

• The donor will be notified by the Dean of CACSI of the recipient annually.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by:  Annually from a committee in Art within CACSI.

 

Jud Whatley Scholarship

The recipient shall be a Political Science major and  selected based on merit and scholarship achievement, financial need.

Judy D. Butler Endowed Scholarship for UWG Bands

The scholarship will provide support for students majoring in Music Education. Scholarships will be awarded to students who: 

1. Are members of UWG Bands and or has interest in continuing in the UWG Bands Program, or participation in bands after high school. 
2. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need
3. Preference will be given to students who have been eligible or are eligible for Hope and Zell Miller. 
4. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated community and campus involvement through activities such as working or volunteering in addition to upholding band commitments in high school, an individual with a variety of passions and talents, and those who have the ability and interests to succeed. 
 

Judy Kerr Memorial Scholarship

Female Early Childhood Educ. Major; Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher; preference given to incoming freshmen & Parkway Bapt. Church member. 

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.

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.

Kaiser Permanente Annual Scholarship

The School of Nursing will review all eligible students to identify any suitable scholarship recipients. The scholarship will be awarded to students who meet the criteria as established by the School and shall be awarded annually to ten (10) students at $3000.00 scholarships awarded each year, $1500.00 per semester. Students must have overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Scholarships encourage deserving students to enroll and allow them to complete their degrees in a timely manner.
 

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.
 

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.

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. 

Karen Clevenger Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship

Karen Clevenger Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship

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.

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.

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.

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: 

• Have an overall GPA of 2.0 and a 3.0 in music courses. 
• Junior or above 
• Qualify for financial aid
• Participate in a minimum of at least one ensemble
• Recipient selection will be based on audition requirements of the Music Department for music majors

The award will be revoked for the following reasons: 

• Change of major
• Failure to maintain GPA
• No longer enrolled

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).

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:

• Be a regularly admitted history student in the Masters of Arts program.

• Have completed at least nine (9) of the thirty-six semester hours required for the degree.

• Be nominated by a member of the graduate faculty in the history department.

• Have satisfied the cultural and global literacy requirement for the Masters of Arts in History.

• Show evidence of excellence in history graduate work through grades in courses, participation in internships, research and writing, or such criteria as the History Awards committee thinks fit.

• Receive a vote of support from the History Graduate Studies committee and a recommendation from the Graduate Studies Coordinator.

• Be confirmed by members of the departmental Awards Committee.  

• If there is no suitable candidate for the award in a given year the award money may be rolled over to be added to the award in the year to follow.

• Graduate students who have graduated in the summer or fall semester immediately prior to the awards ceremony are eligible for the award.

Kevon DeAndra Wheeler Award (AAMI Fund)

Awarded to a member of the African-American Male Initiative 

Kim Braswell Kicking Varsity Scholarship

Kim Braswell Kicking Varsity Scholarship

Kiwanis-Col. Frank Jones Scholarship

Kyle & Jane Marrero General Athletic Scholarship

Kyle & Jane Marrero General Athletic Scholarship

L. S. Molette Memorial Scholarship

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.

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.

Lampton Biological Award (Biology)

Lampton Biological Lecture Series Award

The Object of this fund shall be to provide an Annual Biology Lecture and to provide small grants to assist graduate students of UWG doing Bona Fide Research project(s) but is designed to assist student researchers in making small grants from the proceeds of the fund of not over one hundred dollars annually for the purpose of purchasing a piece of equipment needed in their research not found in the general equipment of the Biology Department, purchase of a taxonomic manual or other library material, supplies needed in their research, etc.  The does not exclude student travel expense in order to attend a scientific meeting or to present on their research at such a meeting. 

Such grants to Graduate Students doing research in the Biology Department of the UWG shall be made at the discretion of the chairperson and other members of the faculty of the department of Biology at West Georgia meeting as a committee of the whole to pass on grant requests made by graduate students in Biology at UWG.

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.  

 

Large Ensemble Scholarship

Students must participate in Assigned Bands or Assigned Choirs, Fall & Spring semesters

Larry & Susan Deese Varsity Scholarship Fund

Larry & Susan Deese Varsity Scholarship Fund

Larry Hansard Football Scholarship

Larry Hansard Football Scholarship

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.

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.

Does not qualify for full federal assistance.

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.

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.

Leadershape Scholarship

Full-time freshman or soph, complete application w/ Office of Student Activities, participate in follow-up assessment and interview.

Leathers (Mary Ann) Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)

Lee (Cecilia) Scholarship

Student majoring in Spanish, completed a Spanish literature course, GPA 3.0

Lee Boothe Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Lee Boothe Athletic Endowed Scholarship

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.

Leona Ingram Scholarship

Certified educator pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in Education. Demonstrated financial need.

Lerlie & Millard Copeland Scholarship

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.

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).

Lillian Williams Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an accepted student within the College of Education with a 3.0 GPA, who is a mother.

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.  

 

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.

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.

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.

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.


 

Liu and Chen Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded annually by the Accounting and Finance Department to a student majoring in accounting. 
 

LiveArt Scholarship (Music)

Music Major at UWG

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.

Lois Martin Scholarship (Biology)

1. The GPA requirement for this scholarship is 3.0.
2. Students with financial need as determined through the Financial Aid Office.
3. Biology/Chemistry majors with an expressed interest in a medical degree.
4. Three scholarships will be awarded each year- 2 for biology majors and 1 for a chemistry major. As the corpus grows, Rick Martin will be consulted on the split between the two departments.

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. 
 

1. The GPA requirement for this scholarship is 3.0.
2. Students with financial need as determined through the Financial Aid Office.
3. Biology/Chemistry majors with an expressed interest in a medical degree.
4. Three scholarships will be awarded each year- 2 for biology majors and 1 for a chemistry major. As the corpus grows, Rick Martin will be consulted on the split between the two departments.

 

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.

Lynde Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund

Lynde Nix Memorial Scholarship Fund

M. Dan Gray Football Scholarship

M. Dan Gray Football Scholarship

MacGregor Flanders Cleburne County Scholarship

Recipients must:

1. Be a Cleburne County, Alabama resident or a graduate of a Cleburne County High School.
2. Have an overall high school GPA of 2.5 or greater, or cumulative UWG GPA of 2.5 or higher.
3. Demonstrate financial need.

 
Preference will be given to students who have been or who are working to support their education.
 

Mack C. Baird Scholarship

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.
 

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

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).

Marianne Bobick Memorial Scholarship

A quiet, hard working, and outstanding art student with preference given to art education students.

• Art GPA minimum 2.5. 

• Submit a Self-reflection essay. 

• Submit a portfolio.

Criteria:

• The Student’s character and academic achievement should be considered when choosing the recipient 

• The recipient shall be a competent, quiet and modest individual

• Preference given to students who are planning careers in Art Education.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee

Mario Perezcassar & Rocky Lipham Men's Basketball Scholarship

Mario Perezcassar & Rocky Lipham Men's Basketball Scholarship

Marion Crider Endowment Fund

Mark & Laurie Gustafson Varsity Sch. for Women's Soccer

Mark & Laurie Gustafson Varsity Sch. for Women's Soccer

Martin (Dr. John) Memorial Scholarship

Mary Anne DeVillier Wilson Goreau Memorial

Student majoring in English only criteria

Mary Lou Munn Award

Awarded by Music Department 

Mary Lou Munn Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is designated for Bachelor of Music majors in Performance with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. 

Mary White Davidson Scholarship

Juniors and Seniors who show promise in becoming excellent middle grade teachers.

Mathews (Dr. James W.) English Sch

Grad student majoring in English, GPA 3.0

Matt Dyas Memorial Scholarship Fund

$1500 annually to a student on the intercollegiate Men's Golf at the University of West Georgia.

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.

McLaughlin Powell Mens Basketball Scholarship

McLaughlin Powell Mens Basketball Scholarship

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.    
 

Meadows Family Scholarship

Awarded annually to an exceptional athlete from Calhoun, GA for any sport.

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.

 

Menkes Family Women's Studies Sch

Awarded by Director of Women's Studies Program and Michael Menkes (or designee), student majoring in Women's Studies, must have completed Intro to Women's Studies course or its equivalent, must submit 1-2 page typed essay re: Importance of Women's Studies. $100 awards per course completed (up to $400) and $1000 award upon graduation with minor in Women's Studies.

Men's Basketball

Men's Basketball

Men's Cross Country

Men's Cross Country

Men's Golf

Men's Golf

Merrell (Miriam C.) Scholarship

Music major, based on talent and desire to pursue the study of music.

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. 

Mike and Katherine Cannata Varsity Scholarship

Awarded to a baseball player.

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.

Mike Arthur Varsity Baseball Scholarship

Mike Arthur Varsity Baseball Scholarship

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.

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.

Misty Evans Endowed Scholarship

Mittie Brooks Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Description:

• Awarded to one outstanding female student majoring in art or art education. Based on  the students talent, academic ability, promise, and need. A student is only eligible to receive the award once. 

  • Submit a need statement.

  • Submit a portfolio.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be an outstanding female student in art or art education. 

• Committee will consider the applicant's talent, academic ability, promise, and need. (Portfolio and Need Statement)

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee

Molecular Microbiology Research Award

Undergraduate or Graduate research student majoring in Biology;
Must submit conference research abstract and budget outlining expenses;
Funds are to be used for travel and travel-related expenses;
Preference is given to student whose research focus is molecular photosynthesis biology;
Preference is given to students attending national/international scientific conference; and
Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need.

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.

Morgan Oil Scholarship

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.

Moses Spence Football Scholarship

Mount Zion High School Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from Carroll County Mount Zion High School who demonstrates financial need.
 
 

Moye (Tony) 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

Mr. & Mrs. L.E. Teal Scholarship

This scholarship will benefit in perpetuity deserving UWG students graduating from Mt. Zion High School with financial need. Criteria:  GPA of 2.5 or higher; graduate of Mount Zion High School; unmet financial need. Renewable as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained.

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.
 

Mrs. Jewell Miles Burson Memorial Scholarships

1. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 each.
2. One award will go to a graduate of the City of Carrollton High School and the other to a graduate of a Carroll County High School.
3. The General Scholarship Committee within the UWG Office of Strategic Enrollment Management shall choose recipients of the Jewell Miles Burson Memorial Scholarship awards.
4. The Jewell Miles Burson Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic standing, potential for development, financial need, and character.
5. Preference is given to students majoring in Chemistry.

 

Mrs. Jewell Miles Burson Presidential Scholarship

Ms. Norma S. Plunkett Endowed Scholarship in the College of Science and Mathematics

The recipients(s) of the scholarship must:

•  Be a Junior or Senior  in the College of Science and Mathematics.
•  Be majoring in Mathematics.
•  Preference given to a student who plans to pursue a career in the field of teaching Mathematics.
•  Preference given to a student who demonstrates financial need; however, if there is no student eligible for financial need, this criterion may be waived.
• Preference given to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0; however, if there is no student eligible with a GPA of 3.0, this criterion may be waived.

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.
 

Newman Rowell Tennis Scholarship

Newman Rowell Tennis Scholarship

Newnan Campus Scholarships

Newnan Kiwanis Scholarship

Non-Player

Non-Player 

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 CPA 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.
 

Norwood & Ann Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund

Norwood & Ann Floyd Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Noyce MAT Impact Scholarship

Fusion Center Scholarship -- COE

 

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.

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.

Nursing All Applicants

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.
 

O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Men's Golf

O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Men's Golf

O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf

O2 Plus Varsity Scholarship for Women's Golf

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.
 

Olatunde Oshikoya’s Sowing Seeds Scholarship

The scholarship is to be awarded to African American students, studying in a STEM related field.

Olson (Jennifer Lynn) Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)

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. 

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarship (Fall Semester Entry Term)

This scholarship opportunity is in the form of a tuition waiver and is intended as an incentive for students who reside out the state of Georgia to affordably attend the University of West Georgia. All applicants must be willing to participate in an interview as part of the selection process. The out-of-state tuition waiver is renewable, which means that it will be available to students who meet satisfactory academic progress during their UWG career. Students who receive the out-of-state tuition waiver scholarship will have the out-of-state portion of their tuition waived and will only be responsible for the in-state rate of tuition, as with all other Georgia residents. This award does not qualify students for the HOPE Scholarship (only for Georgia residents) and will require a set amount of service hours for students to 'give back' to UWG as a condition for their scholarship. Examples of service hour activities include helping in the UWG and Carrollton communities, helping with Admissions events such as Preview Day, attending recruitment events with the Recruitment Team, etc.
 

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Scholarship (Spring Semester Entry Term)

This scholarship opportunity is in the form of a tuition waiver and is intended as an incentive for students who reside out the state of Georgia to affordably attend the University of West Georgia. All applicants must be willing to participate in an interview as part of the selection process. The out-of-state tuition waiver is renewable, which means that it will be available to students who meet satisfactory academic progress during their UWG career. Students who receive the out-of-state tuition waiver scholarship will have the out-of-state portion of their tuition waived and will only be responsible for the in-state rate of tuition, as with all other Georgia residents. This award does not qualify students for the HOPE Scholarship (only for Georgia residents) and will require a set amount of service hours for students to 'give back' to UWG as a condition for their scholarship. Examples of service hour activities include helping in the UWG and Carrollton communities, helping with Admissions events such as Preview Day, attending recruitment events with the Recruitment Team, etc.
 

Ovid Davis Scholarship (Debate)

P.J. Younglove Hovey Fine Arts Scholarships

Description:

• Awarded to a full-time Junior or Senior Art Major with a GPA of 2.0 or better who must maintain good standing throughout the duration of the scholarship.

Criteria:

• Three awards, one each to a student in Art, Music and Theatre

  • The recipient must be a current Freshman planning to major in studio art

• Full-time undergraduate junior or senior student standings or graduate students.

• The student must have and maintain overall GPA 2.0

• The students must meet or exceed the University of West Georgia’s academic Standards throughout the duration of their scholarship.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program by the Scholarship Committee.

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.

Pat Hughes Memorial Scholarship

Pat Lynch Scholarship

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.
 

Pearl Nix Scholarship

Student pursuing a Masters degree in the field of education

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

Physics and Engineering Club Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the physics and engineering preparation programs.

Pierce Uglum Men's Basketball Scholarship

Pierce Uglum Men's Basketball Scholarship

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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. 

Powers (Merlin O.) Scholarship

Presidential Scholarship Undesignated (Currently Enrolled)

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:

•          GPA (3.75 or greater)
•          Honors courses completed
•          Research or other academic accomplishments

Presidential Scholarship Undesignated Funds

UWG awards several Presidential Scholarships for students with outstanding academic credentials. These awards are for amounts up to $4,500 per year, can be combined with other scholarship offers such as the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarships, and are renewable for up to three additional years. 

For more information regarding eligibility to the UWG Honors College, please visit the Honors College website.

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.

Pritchett Family Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to deserving cheerleaders.

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.
 

R.K. Redding Construction Scholarship

Ralph Mayfield, Jr. Annual Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to business students of color.

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.

RCOB

All RCOB Students who have applied for scholarships

RCOB Student Scholarship - International Experience

RCOB study abroad students

Rebecca & Steve Hight Men's Basketball Scholarship

Rebecca & Steve Hight Men's Basketball Scholarship

Red and Blue Excellence

Reeve Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Awarded to a Nursing major with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and unmet financial need.

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.

Resident Assistant Scholarship (RA)

Description TBD. 

Restoring HOPE

Restoring HOPE
 

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.

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.

Richards Presidential Scholarship (Richards University Fund)

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:

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.**

Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship Fund ( Carroll EMC debate team)

 When choosing the recipient(s), the following criteria shall be applied:

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.
 

**PLEASE verify that each student's parent or guardian resides in a home served by Carroll EMC before awarding.**

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:

a.    Is a first generation college student (neither parent received education beyond high school);
b.    Has financial need as determined by the University Financial Aid Department;
c.    Apply for financial aid through F ASF A;
d.    Performs in the mid-range of the University's admission standards;
e.    Maintain a 2.5 or higher Grade Point Average;
f.    Demonstrates leadership or entrepreneurial skills; and
g.    Be ( or intends to be) enrolled as a member of a first-year program/ learning community.


**PLEASE verify that each student's parent or guardian resides in a home served by Carroll EMC before awarding.**

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Roger King Scholarship Fund

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."  

Roush Family Scholarship

Description:

• Awarded to an outstanding full-time Art Major as seen in the presentation of an outstanding portfolio.

  • Submit a portfolio.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in Art 

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: Chair of the Art Program to an outstanding ART Major (Portfolio and Statement) based on recommendations from the Art Scholarship Committee

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). 
 
 

Russell G. & Mary A. Sarner Presidential Scholarship

Sadie M. Hughes Scholarship

Scholarship shall go to a deserving student who is majoring in Education.

Sally Pafford Scholarship

The Sally Pafford Scholarship is that the student be a rising junior.
 

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.

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.

Sarah McCray Hildebrand Scholarship

This scholarship will benefit students who meet the criteria for GAP Funding.

Scholarship Day Attendees

Scholarship Day Registration

This is to track qualified applicants for Scholarship Day.

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: 
 

1. student must be a current resident of Newnan, Georgia, or maintain a home address in Newnan or Coweta County;
2. student must agree to speak about experiences abroad after returning (either in person in Newnan or via the creation of a promotional video);
3. student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0;

 
 

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.

Scott and Tina Broome Varsity Scholarship

Scott and Tina Broome Varsity Scholarship

Scott Kauffman Presidential Scholarship

Sealy (Emily Thomasson) Mem. Sch

Freshman majoring in Education, GPA 3.0

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

Shirley C. Boykin Science and Math Scholarship

Shirley Caffee Boykin MUSIC Scholarship

Sigma Alpha Omega 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.

Smith (Steve Zachariah) Music Scholarship

Student majoring in Music, GPA 3.0.

Soccer

Soccer

Softball

Softball

Sony Music Scholarship

Student majoring in Music, GPA 3.0.

Spanish Language Immersion Scholarship Fund

Semester or year long study abroad in Spain or other Spanish speaking country (preference given to UWG sponsored program).  
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.  

Stephen Anthony Citizenship Athletic Scholarship

Stephen Anthony Citizenship Athletic Scholarship

Stewart/Weathington/Vance/Garrett/Reeve Men's Basketball Scholarship

Stewart/Weathington/Vance/Garrett/Reeve Men's Basketball Scholarship

Student Research Assistant Program

Student Research Assistant Program

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. 

SunTrust Scholars

Susan & Alex Roush Art Scholarship Endowment

Description:

• Awarded to a full-time incoming freshman majoring in Art, who shows outstanding promise.

Criteria:

• Awarded annually to a full-time student majoring in Art.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art Program Scholarship Committee in consultation with the Chair. 

Susan & Alex Roush Speech Language Endowment

Student majoring in Speech-Language Pathology,

Suzanne Lankford Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to an Economics major with financial need.
 

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.

 

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: 

• Demonstrated Financial Need*
• Academic Excellence based on Cumulative GPA
• Quality of personal essay

Documenting Financial Need:
As international students are not eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid and therefore do not submit a FAFSA form, this criteria will be documented by the student holistically. 

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.

Systems & Methods Presidential Scholarship

T. Trevor Head Memorial Award

Undergrad or Grad student majoring in political science, GPA 2.0,meet UWGs academic standards thru duration of scholarship, submit either 1-2 pg essay regarding UWG experience/career aspirations OR submit CV for review. Preference for active participation in College Democrats or Republicans, student Gov., Greek Life/Affairs, University newspaper, or campus radio or TV

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.

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.

Tabatha and Logan Hancock Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)

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. 

Tal Cannington Scholarship Fund (Debate)

Debate

Tallmadge (John) and Joan Vane Delafield Scholarship Fund

The Tallmadge (John) and Joan Vane Delafield Scholarship Fund shall be awarded annually by the University of West Georgia to deserving students with financial need. 

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.
 

Ted and Maryon Hirsch Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student with superior scholarship proven by a high GPA.

Terry C. Kapetanakos Memorial Scholarship

Terry Rutledge Varsity Scholarship

The scholarship will provide support for Baseball.

The Albion Achievement Scholarship

The Carole Zuker Carrecker Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund

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.

The Regent Emeritus Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Need-Based Scholarship

The Regent Emeritus Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Need-Based Scholarship Endowment Fund was established within the USG Foundation is available to award a $1,000 contribution to University of West Georgia, designated to provide need-based scholarships for deserving students who wish to attend your institution but lack the financial resources to do so.
 
The selected students must meet the following criteria:

•        Students must be attending full-time.
•        Students must demonstrate a financial need.

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:

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.**

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.

Thelma Clifton Memorial Scholarship

Thomas R. Luck, Jr. Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with a 2.5+ GPA majoring in Political Science or Mass Communications (Print Emphasis-Journalism) with financial need. The scholarship was established by the friends and family of the late Thomas R. Luck, Jr. Mr. Luck was a 1939 graduate of West Georgia College and successful Atlanta attorney.

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.

Thompson (Willie Maude) Scholarship

Student majoring in English and recommended for scholarship by Dept of English

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.

 

Tisinger Debate Tournament Scholarship

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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.

Tony Moye Opportunity Grant Fund

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.

TRANSFER Foundation Scholarship

Trinka Davis Rynne Book Scholarship

The Trinka Davis Rynne Book Scholarship in the amount of $100 shall be awarded to five (5) students each in the fall and spring. The following criteria shall be applied when choosing recipients:

1. Applicants required textbooks must cost in excess of $400 for the term.
2. Applicants have not received the Trinka Davis Rynne Book Scholarship any other time during the current academic year.
3. Recipients will be prior members of the United States Armed Forces.
4. Recipients must reside in Carroll County.

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.

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. 

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.

Multiple students can be awarded (a minimum of 2 students) and the award amounts divided equally amount recipients.

 

UWG Alumni Legacy Scholarship

Criteria:  
*incoming undergraduate student
*enrolled full-time
*unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher
*meets all UWG Admissions requirements 
*have at least one parent with UWG degree
*Write essay on impact/importance of receiving award (500 words or less)  

UWG Bands Scholarship

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.
 

UWG Needs-based Scholarships Support

For students with financial need.

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.

Email hrservices@westga.edu  to verify employment of retiree
 

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.

 

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.

Vachel V. & Betty Combs Driver Scholarship

Major in Bachelor of Music in Performance, preference for resident of Carroll County

Vera Howard Simpson Education Scholarship (Freshman)

Verna Pope Jordan Memorial Scholarship

Vicarious Thrill Scholarship

Vicarious Thrill Scholarship

Volleyball

Volleyball

W. Brown Basketball Scholarship

W. Brown Basketball Scholarship

W. Brown Football Scholarship

W. Brown Football Scholarship

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.

W. Glenn Moore Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship recipient shall be a student in the Economics program at the University of West Georgia.
 

W. Steve Worthy Presidential Scholarship Endowment

Description:

• Awarded to a minority and/ or a single-parent student with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 who demonstrates financial need as determined by the office of financial Aid. Intent is to provide recipient with a scholarship assistance that allows them to focus of classes and better their academic and professional standing.

Selection and Disbursement:

• Awarded by: The Art and History Scholarship Committee.  

 

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)

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

Waring Field Methods Tuition Scholarship

These scholarships range from $250-$1000 and are awarded based on need, merit, and potential for growth. Summer Field Methods Scholarships may be awarded to anthropology majors who have not yet taken a field methods class for graduation requirements.
 
Need is determined by the Estimated Family Contribution and by any other circumstances the applicant wishes to elaborate on.
 
Merit is determined based on academic achievement and positive engagement in the discipline and program. Engagement is evident in critical thinking, creative vision, classroom participation, and academic risk-taking in scholarship, service, and/or anthropology-related extracurricular involvements.
 

Warren L. Jones Class of 1939 Scholarship

Wasdin International Scholarship

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".

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:

1. Recipient shall be ranked in the top 25% GPA quartile; and
2. Recipient shall have demonstrated leadership involvement

Preference shall be given to recipient(s) entering a business degree.

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.

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.

Wilda Seagraves Jackson Scholarship Award

Senior Education major with a 3.2 GPA or better.

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.

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.

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.

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.


 

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.

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.

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.

Wilson Culbreth Baseball Scholarship

Wilson Culbreth Baseball Scholarship

Wolves Annual Cheerleading Scholarship Fund

Awarded to UWG Cheerleaders 

Wolves Leap Senior Scholarship

Be a senior (with 1 to 2 classes left to graduate)
Have exhausted all other Financial Aid; and
have applied for graduation.

**No set dollar set amount per student.  This is a one-time award per student.
 

Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Women's Cross Country

Women's Cross Country

Women's Golf

Women's Golf

Women's Tennis

Women's Tennis

Women's Track

Women's Track

Wright (Elizabeth Gellerstedt) Scholarship

Outstanding students majoring in Music

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. 
 

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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.