Honors College Scholarships

Incoming freshmen to the Honors College who complete the Honors College application and are admitted to Georgia Southern University by the priority deadline of January 15 will be considered for Honors College scholarships. The Honors College will review applications and a select number of candidates will be invited to interview. Out of that pool of interviewees, the Honors College will select who receives awards.

A select number of applicants who apply by the priority deadline of January 15 will be invited to campus to interview for prestigious Honors College scholarships. Interview days will be held on February 21, 2025 (Armstrong Campus) and February 28, 2025 (Statesboro Campus).

Approximately 20% of Honors College students have scholarships awarded by the College, but many more have scholarships awarded by other entities on campus.

All tuition based scholarships will be based off of the tuition and fee amount approved by the University System of Georgia.

**Note: All Honors College Scholarships, except the Goel Scholarship, can be added to the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship to help cover other costs of attending the university. Recipients retain their honors scholarships as long as they remain in good standing with the Honors College.

The Goel Scholarship

The Goel Scholarship is a unique opportunity within the Honors College at Georgia Southern University for students to receive a full-ride scholarship to support the student’s college education and at the same time receive mentorship to ensure success during and after college. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, meal plan, and housing for up to eight semesters. Recipients must be first generation college students, have demonstrated financial need, and be a resident of Georgia or a border state of Georgia (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee).

Learn More About The Goel Scholarship

Other Featured Scholarships

A recipient of Georgia Southern Honors College's 1906 Scholarship smiles

1906 Scholars – Full Tuition

The 1906 Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship that provides the amount of tuition for up to eight semesters. This scholarship can be added to the Hope Scholarship or other forms of aid to support the full cost of education.

Honors Global Scholars

The Honors Global Scholars is a cohort program designed for students who want to develop their global competencies. Students participate in a curated program of globally themed courses and an intensive study abroad program at Georgia Southern University’s campus in Wexford, Ireland.

Three Georgia Southern students lounge in a hammock outdoors on Georgia Southern's Armstrong campus in Savannah

Savannah Scholars

The Honors Savannah Scholars is a cohort program designed for students on the Armstrong campus in Savannah who want to delve into Savannah’s history, economy and culture through coursework and active engagement with community partners.

External Opportunities

Students interested in learning more about nationally competitive scholsarships should review the lists of opportunities in the links below and then contact Dr. Francis Desiderio with any questions at francisdesiderio@georgiasouthern.edu or 912-478-7926.

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships and Grants

Campus deadline: September 12

Boren Scholarship

Campus deadline: December 5
Requires campus endorsement

U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program

Campus deadline: September 12

Fund for Education Abroad

Campus deadline: December 5

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service / Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst

Campus deadline: September 12 for deadlines in fall; December 5 for deadlines in spring

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Campus deadline: September 12 for October deadlines; January 31 for March deadlines
NOTE: Students may now apply for summer awards at the fall deadline! Early applications are accepted, and decisions are announced in time for students to apply again at the March deadline, if needed.

Humanity in Action Fellowships