Eligibility

In order to be eligible for REACH Scholarship, students must be from an eligible participating school district as outlined here 

 

Award Amounts for the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program 

Students who complete the program requirements will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 ($2,500 per year maximum) to be used towards the cost of attendance at a University System of Georgia (USG), Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), or eligible private postsecondary institution.
  • $2,500 per year, up to four years
  • $1,250 per semester
  • REACH scholars awarded less than the maximum amount per semester or quarter may receive the remaining funds for an additional term not to exceed the maximum semester ($1250). 

 

Award Limits

A student is ineligible for the REACH Scholarship if the student:

  • Has a combination of financial awards that exceed the total estimated cost of attendance; or
  • Is not enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hour course load) at the end of the drop/add period; or
  • Does not activate the award within two years of high school graduation; or
  • Does not use the award money within five years of award activation

 

Application Process

Students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to qualify for the REACH Scholarship as outlined

Â鶹ÊÓƵ will match up to $2,500 per year for up to 4 new scholars (entering Freshmen) each year ($1,250 per semester for two terms). 

Students are encouraged to complete a REACH Scholarship Application through  to apply for matching funds. Students must be accepted for Admission in order to apply. The deadline to apply is July 1st each year.

 Maintaining REACH Eligibility

 Must be enrolled full-time at an eligible postsecondary institution

  • Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA as calculated by the GSFC and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
  • Complete and submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year of college
  • Cannot be in default on a federal or state educational loan or owe refund for a federal or state student financial aid program
  • Males must complete Selective Service Registration by their 18th birthday
  • Additional information can be found