University of West Georgia, GA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
57%
Tuition
In-state: $7,188
Out-of-state: $20,406
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Chemistry Scholarship For Incoming Freshmen
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Chemistry Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen
New, incoming freshmen majoring in Chemistry
Presidential Scholarship Undesignated (freshmen)
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to $4,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Presidential Scholarship Undesignated (Freshmen)
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.
Bryson (Jill) Legacy Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Bryson (Jill) Legacy Scholarship (Freshmen)
Scholarship criteria include students who are Pre- Education majors who have attended Douglas County High School.
Carroll (Chief Charles "Barry") Memorial Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
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.
Housing Ambassador Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $5,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1110
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
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 exemplarary academic success in varying amounts towards a student's housing costs up to $5,000. Scholarship Criteria include a high school academic GPA of 3.5 (calculated by the Office of Admissions), SAT Critical Reading score of 550 minimum (or ACT English score of 24), SAT Math score of 550 minimum (or ACT Math score of 23), 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.
Jack L. Grogan Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
950
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Jack L. Grogan Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding high school senior who intends to come to UWG and to major in chemistry. Applicants must have GPA >3.50, SAT score >950 (or equivalent on ACT) with verbal score of >500.
L. S. Molette Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
L. S. Molette Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a black resident of Carroll County who has a High School GPA of 3.0 and SAT score that meets UWG's admission standards.
Legacy Foundation Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1110
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Legacy Foundation Scholarship (Freshmen)
UWG?s Legacy Foundation Scholarship Program is a competitive merit scholarship program designed to recognize exemplarary academic success in varying amounts. Scholarship Criteria include a high school academic GPA of 3.5 (calculated by the Office of Admissions), SAT Critical Reading score of 550 minimum (or ACT English score of 24), SAT Math score of 550 minimum (or ACT Math score of 23), and a desire to become involved in student leadership opportunities within the Admissions Office, Office of Housing & Residence Life or campus organizations and community service activities while at UWG. Service hours are required as a condition of the scholarship award if selected.
Olson (Jennifer Lynn) Memorial Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Olson (Jennifer Lynn) Memorial Scholarship (Freshmen)
This scholarship was established by parents, Mr. Ronald L. Olson and Mrs. Patricia S. Olson, family and friends in memory of Jennifer Lynn Olson. Scholarship criteria are freshman from any high school in Cobb County, with a preference for incoming students from Lassiter High School in Cobb County.
Out-of-state Tuition Waiver Scholarship (Spring Semester Entry Term)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Out-of-state tuition waiver
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
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 inc
UWG Bands Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
UWG Bands Scholarship
Students must participate in assigned bands for fall and spring semesters.
Waring, Antonio J. Jr. Anthropology Scholarship (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Waring, Antonio J. Jr. Anthropology Scholarship (Freshmen)
In accordance with the primary mission of the fund, The Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Scholarship Fund Endowment awards the Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Anthropology Endowment Scholarship to Anthropology majors at the University of West Georgia. These awards offset the cost of education for students, taking into account the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
Wilson (Francis Wood) (freshmen)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-520 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 420-510 range of middle 50%
Description
Wilson (Francis Wood) (Freshmen)
The Francis Wood Wilson Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who meet the eligibility requirements.
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