Georgia Southern University’s scholarship programs for incoming and current students unlock opportunities for academic excellence and financial support.
We understand the importance of easing the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education. To build a path to social mobility for all students, we extend scholarships that recognize and reward outstanding achievement, leadership and potential.
Our scholarship programs support learners at every stage of their academic journey, and through the generosity of donors, we are able to financially assist students across various fields of study. At the same time, we offer recommendations for additional external funding opportunities.
Explore Georgia Southern Scholarships
Discover the array of scholarship opportunities available to new and current Georgia Southern students. To apply, review eligibility criteria, application requirements and deadlines.
New Incoming Students
Incoming first-year and transfer students have access to a range of scholarship opportunities administered by the Office of Admissions at Georgia Southern, including institutional, foundation and academic scholarships designed to support their educational journey from the beginning.
Have questions about available scholarships, their requirements or deadlines? Email your admissions counselor to learn more.
All first-year students who apply for admission and submit all required materials by February 1st are automatically considered for merit scholarships. There is no need to complete a separate scholarship application for merit-based aid. The University will send notifications of awards to students in the spring.
Limited scholarships are also available for transfer students, and we will evaluate applicants prior to each semester. View transfer student scholarships.
In Georgia Southern’s multi-campus Honors College, a community of driven, curious scholars engages in an elite set of meaningful learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Incoming first-year students interview for several Honors College scholarship opportunities, including full tuition and comprehensive package scholarships.
We will invite select applicants who apply by February 1st to campus for scholarship interviews.
- The priority deadline for Honors College scholarship consideration: February 1
- Final deadline: May 1
Southern Leaders students participate in dynamic leadership courses, actively address community issues through service initiatives and craft special projects designed to make a lasting positive impact. They also have the potential to earn scholarships for their contributions to the organization.
- Scholarship deadline: Feb. 1
Current Students
Explore a variety of scholarship options tailored to current students’ academic achievements, extracurricular involvement and individual circumstances, providing valuable support as they continue their educational pursuits.
Access over $1 million in scholarship funds as a current student at Georgia Southern through our MyScholarships portal. Here, find scholarships based on your major, campus involvement, academic merit and more.
While applying for scholarships as a currently enrolled student, keep in mind:
- The scholarship application period runs from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1 each year, with a few exceptions based on specific scholarships. We distribute scholarship awards from April to June for the following academic year.
- We urge all current students to complete and submit the general application and the current student application in the MyScholarships portal. Based on your responses to these applications, the system will automatically match you with opportunities for which you are eligible.
- Certain scholarship opportunities may require additional questions, and the MyScholarships portal will recommend these opportunities upon completion of the current student application.
- Completion of the post-acceptance questions is mandatory to receive scholarship funds.
If you have any questions about the MyScholarships portal or need assistance completing your scholarship applications, email the MyScholarships Help Team at myscholarships@georgiasouthern.edu.
ScholarshipUniverse actively matches you with scholarship opportunities relevant to your life situation. We understand that finding scholarships can be challenging, but with this new personalized process, discovering and applying for scholarships becomes easier. You no longer need to search for scholarships — our system will highlight your best-fit opportunities.
This allows you to:
- Answer questions online and easily match with scholarship opportunities for which you are eligible.
- See scholarship metrics to determine your opportunities and the effort required to apply.
- Get a notification whenever you match with new scholarship opportunities.
- Receive automated reminders about outstanding tasks and next steps.
For questions about ScholarshipUniverse or personalized guidance, contact Financial Aid at finaid@georgiasouthern.edu or 912-478-3675.
Military-Affiliated Scholarships
Georgia Southern honors your or your loved one’s service through scholarships empowering the next stage of your personal and professional journey. Explore awards geared toward current military personnel, veterans, Georgia National Guard members, U.S. Military Reservists and their families.
The Georgia HERO (Helping Educate Reservists and their Offspring) Scholarship Program was created to provide financial aid to students seeking a post-secondary education, who are:
- Current members of the Georgia National Guard or United States Military Reserves who were deployed overseas on active service, on or after February 1, 2003, to a location designated as a combat zone; or
- The children of Georgia National Guard members or United States Military Reservists who were deployed overseas on active service, on or after February 1, 2003, to a location designated as a combat zone; or
- The spouses of Georgia National Guard members or United States Military Reservists who were deployed overseas on active service, on or after February 1, 2003, to a location designated as a combat zone, and who were killed in the combat zone, or died as a result of injuries received in the combat zone, or became 100 percent disabled as a result of injuries received in the combat zone.
The Georgia HERO Scholarship Program is funded by state appropriations. The maximum amount awarded to an eligible student is $2,000 per Award Year. The award amount is subject to change during the Award Year.
Learn More and Apply for the HERO Scholarship All Military-Affiliated Scholarships
External Scholarships
In addition to the scholarships Georgia Southern offers, we encourage you to explore external scholarship opportunities to further aid your academic journey.
External scholarships can cover a wide range of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and specific fields of study. Additionally, you can reach out to your high school counselor for information about scholarship opportunities in your community.
External scholarships encompass various criteria such as academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and specific fields of study. You can also consult your high school counselor for details on scholarship opportunities within your community. ScholarshipUniverse is a new easy, mobile, personalized process that makes finding and applying for scholarships easier.
In addition to ScholarshipUniverse, we recommend the use of the following sites:
We also recommend that you review additional Office of Financial Aid resources concerning external student grants, loans and VA benefits. For military-affiliated students, you can combine all scholarships with the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.
Checks for any external scholarships should be mailed to:
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 106099
Atlanta, GA 30348-60990
Payment Address for Courier, Overnight, Express, Priority Mail, etc.:
Deluxe
Attn: Georgia Southern University
Box 6099
2068 Weems Road
Tucker, GA 30084
Please include a memo that includes the student’s name and Eagle ID. If you have more than one student receiving the scholarship, you can send separate checks or include them all in one check. As long as you identify the student name, Eagle ID, and the amount due to each student, we can process it to disburse to the students. All scholarships of $500 or more will be split into two semesters (example: $250 Fall 2023 and $250 Spring 2024) unless otherwise noted on the memo.