Georgia Southwestern State University, GA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
70%
Tuition
In-state: $6,234
Out-of-state: $19,054
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#114-#142 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Junior Service League Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Junior Service League Scholarship
The Junior Service League of Americus established a scholarship for an incoming freshman with a 3.0 GPA or better. Priority will be given to a child/stepchild of active or honorary Americus JSL members in good standing. In case of multiple applicants, the award goes to the applicant with the highest GPA and SAT scores. Students must complete a GSW scholarship application for consideration.
Charles F. Crisp Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-25
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Charles F. Crisp Scholarship
This endowment was established by family and friends in memory of Charles F. Crisp, former President of the Bank of Commerce and local business leader in Americus, Georgia. Recipient must be a resident of Georgia, an incoming Freshman with a minimum SAT of 1000 and HS GPA of 3.0. Consideration is also given to students currently enrolled at GSW with a 3.0 GPA.
Frances Bagley Arenz Jones Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Frances Bagley Arenz Jones Scholarship
This Alumni Award is available to incoming freshmen who are Sumter County residents. Victor Jones established it to honor his wife, Frances Bagley Arenz, a 1939 graduate of GSW. Criteria include a HS GPA of 2.8 and no grades below C. Applicants are also considered for leadership qualities and participation in extra-curricular activities. This scholarship can be on-going as long as the criteria are met.
Frances Wood Wilson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Frances Wood Wilson Scholarship
The Frances Wood Wilson Foundation of Decatur, Georgia, provides assistance to worthy students with a GPA of 3.0 and who demonstrate leadership involvement in school activities. Selection is by the Director of Admissions.
Henry King Stanford Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Henry King Stanford Scholarship
This Alumni scholarship was named in honor of Henry King Stanford, President of GSW from 948 through 1950 and former President of Birmingham Southern, Ga. College and State University in Milledgeville, University of Miami, and University of Georgia. Criteria: incoming freshman, minimum SAT of 1000, and 3.0 GPA.
Jerry And Marjorie Newman Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Jerry and Marjorie Newman Endowed Scholarship
The Jerry and Marjorie Newman Endowed Scholarship has been established through the generosity of Jerry and Marjorie Newman. Jerry Newman is a loyal alumnus of the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Class of 1959 who serves on the GSW Foundation Board of Trustees. He, along with his wife Marjorie, have supported GSW in many ways over the years, including a gift to renovate the former president?s home on campus now known as the Newman Alumni House. Recipients must be an enrolled student in good standing at Georgia Southwestern State University. Preference will be given to Columbus, Georgia and surrounding area residents.
Martha Hudson Westbrook Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Martha Hudson Westbrook Scholarship
Martha H. Westbrook, Class of 1929, for whom the Westbrook Clock Tower on campus was named, established this scholarship to assist worthy undergraduate students who demonstrate participation in scholastic activities while in high school or at GSW. Must possess a GPA of 3.0.
Mary Lou Jordan Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Mary Lou Jordan Scholarship
This scholarship is a memorial to Mary Lou Jordan, an English instructor at GSW from 1926 to 1945. It is available to a Georgia Freshman with a minimum HS GPA of 3.0 and SAT of 1000.
Mix Presidential Honors Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4000 Plus
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1300
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Mix Presidential Honors Program
Awarded to Southwestern's four top scholars annually
$4,000 per academic year scholarship plus a possible $1000 Study Abroad Stipend
Renewable if the college GPA is 3.2 or higher and Honors Program requirements are met
Minimum requirements to be considered:
1300 on Old SAT Critical Reading plus Math sections or converted Reading Test plus Math Test scores on new SAT using the College Board?s New SAT to Old SAT Score Converter or ACT composite score of 29
Required High School Curriculum GPA of 3.7
Admitted to Georgia Southwestern
Awarded on a competitive basis
Myra Lunsford Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Myra Lunsford Scholarship
The Myra Lunsford Scholarship is an endowed scholarship established by Myra Lunsford, Class of 1927, and is awarded to a worthy undergraduate student who has a 3.0 GPA and demonstrates participation in school related scholastic activities while in High School or at GSW.
Presidential Honors Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1300
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Presidential Honors Program
$3,500 per academic year scholarship plus a possible $1000 Study Abroad Stipend
Renewable if the college GPA is 3.2 or higher and Honors Program requirements are met
Minimum requirements to be considered:
1300 on Old SAT Critical Reading plus Math sections or converted Reading Test plus Math Test scores on new SAT using the College Board?s New SAT to Old SAT Score Converter or ACT composite score of 29
Required High School Curriculum GPA of 3.7
Admitted to Georgia Southwestern
Awarded on a competitive basis
The Weston Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
The Weston Family Scholarship
A past chairman of the Board of Trustees of the GSW Foundation, D. Michael Weston established an endowed scholarship to encourage high academic achievement to an incoming GSW Freshman who possesses a 2.0 to 2.5 HS GPA and scored less than 1100 on the SAT. May be continued or offered to an upperclassman who meets the criteria.
Two Great Choices Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Two Great Choices Scholarships
The community-driven Two Great Choices Scholarships are given exclusively to students from Sumter County. This scholarship was initiated in early 2008 as a joint effort between GSW, SGTC, city and county government leaders and other members of the Americus community to promote the positive educational opportunities offered by GSW and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC). The scholarship is awarded by the GSW director of Admissions. Recommendations from high school guidance counselors and principals are also considered.
Wheatley Honors Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Wheatley Honors Program
$2,500 per academic year scholarship plus a possible $1000 Study Abroad Stipend
Renewable if the college GPA is 3.2 or higher and Honors Program requirements are met
Application Minimums:
1200 on Old SAT Critical Reading plus Math sections or converted Reading Test plus Math Test scores on new SAT using the College Board?s New SAT to Old SAT Score Converter or ACT composite score of 27
Required High School Curriculum GPA of 3.0
Admitted to Georgia Southwestern
February 1st application deadline and Southwestern Scholars Competition attendance for priority consideration
Awarded on a competitive basis
Wheatley Special Talent (art And Music)
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
Not reported
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Wheatley Special Talent (Art and Music)
Students accepted to Southwestern by the February 1st scholarship deadline who indicate an intended major of art or music may be invited to the Southwestern Scholars Competition to have portfolios reviewed or music auditions for scholarships. Scholarship amounts are variable per academic year. Art and music students who have met the minimum academic qualifications should also complete the Beginning Freshmen Scholarship Application so they may also be considered for those awards.
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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