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Important Scholarship Information
Our coaches are aware of the concerns students may have regarding financing their college education, and wants to assist by providing the best options available. We offer several scholarships through GMC, and many external scholarships, as well. Through the generous donations of Georgia Military College’s donors, the GMC Foundation provides numerous scholarships to eligible students worth more than $75,000 per year. To apply for Foundation Scholarships which are not GMC Campus specific, you may click the link below to be navigated to Scholarship Universe, GMC’s NEW Scholarship Engine! Scholarship Universe houses not only Foundation Scholarship opportunities for eligible students attending any of GMC’s campuses, but also thousands of external scholarships from vetted organizations nationwide!
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Scholarships
HOPE Scholarship
Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement.
The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia.
The HOPE Scholarship does not pay for Learning Support (remedial) classes, after July 1, 2011. Recipients do not
receive a book allowance for attendance at GMC. At least half-time enrollment is required. HOPE eligibility is
determined using attempted hours and GPA.
HERO Scholarship
Georgia’s HERO Scholarship Program provides educational scholarship assistance 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 of the Georgia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserves.
Zell Miller Scholarship
Georgia’s Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement.
The scholarship provides money to assist students with their educational costs of attending college in Georgia.
The Zell Miller Scholarship does not pay for Learning Support (remedial) classes, after July 1, 2011. At least halftime
enrollment is required. Recipients do not receive a book allowance for attendance at GMC.
Apply by visiting Georgia Student Finance
Georgia Military Global Online College recognizes that the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted the livelihood of so many people around the world. The GMC Community Response Scholarship is awarded to commuter students who have been affected by COVID-19 through the loss of a job, furlough, or reduced hours at work. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements below to be eligible:
- Must be a new GMC student for the 2020 Summer or 2020 Fall-1/Fall terms, or a student who has not been enrolled in any of the two terms preceding the award.
Recipients of the GMC Community Response Scholarship will be awarded up to 50% of their balance after Federal and State aid is applied, for up to 12 credit hours, in the 2020 Summer and 2020 Fall-1/Fall terms. Recipients may be eligible for deferred payments for any remaining tuition for those terms.
To apply, reach out to an enrollment coach for the proper form, and submit a letter explaining how you have been affected by the pandemic.
Georgia Military Global Online College recognizes service members who defend our country and support the freedom we have today by offering a military service member scholarship. Students who are active duty or reservist called up for active duty are eligible.
Recipients of the Military Service Member Scholarship will be awarded:
- No application fee
- No textbook fee
The GMC Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students who not only demonstrate dedication and perseverance in the classroom, but also in their community. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements below to be eligible for the GMC Presidential Scholarship:
Minimum 2.5 college GPA
- Letter of recommendation from a college faculty/staff member or high school guidance counselor, teacher or principal
- At least 20 hours of documented community service by an outside agency
- Apply for State (GSFApp) Financial Aid (if Georgia resident)
- Recipients of the GMC Presidential Scholarship will be awarded up to $2,000 per year.
Contact an enrollment coach to receive the form to submit an application.
The GMC Presidential Scholarship is awarded to students that are starting their first term at Georgia Military Global Online College. We will award this to those that not only demonstrate dedication and perseverance in the classroom, but also in their community. Recipients of the GMC First Term Scholarship will be awarded up to a $500.00 one-time award. To apply, contact an enrollment coach to fill out the form, and apply for State (GSFApp) Financial Aid (if Georgia resident).
Georgia Military Global Online College offers students 62 years in age or older a scholarship. In addition to meeting the minimum age requirement, applicants must meet the qualifications below to be eligible to receive the Senior Student Scholarship:
- Apply for State (GSFApp) Financial Aid (if Georgia resident)
- Recipients of the GMC Senior Student Scholarship will be awarded:
- 10% off of tuition only
- No textbook fees
Contact an enrollment coach to apply.
Georgia Military Global Online College offers a scholarship to those in the community who are members of the Georgia Peace Officers Association and also to all who offer immediate assistance in the event of an accident or emergency. This includes peace officers, fire fighters (including volunteer), EMT’s and paramedics.
Recipients of the Peace Officers Association and First Responder Scholarship may be awarded up to 10% of tuition costs.
Contact an enrollment coach to apply.