Georgia HERO Scholarship Program

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024

Closes: 12/31/2024

The Georgia HERO Scholarship Program is available to members of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reservists who served in combat zones, and the children and the spouses of such members. Students who are planning to pursue a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree at an eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia are welcome to apply.

Win up to

$2,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Member of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reservist and resident of Georgia **or**

Child of a member of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reservist and Georgia resident who was injured or killed **or**

Spouse of a member of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reservist and Georgia resident who was injured or killed

Resident of Georgia

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

Planning to attend a participating postsecondary institution in Georgia

U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident

Aged 25 or younger (children)

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Location

Country: US
State: GA

Citizenship Status

Conditional Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident

Armed Service Branch

Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Army National Guard, Air Force National Guard, National Guard, Merchant Marine

Armed Service Status

Active Duty, Reserve Duty, KIA

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