October 31, 2026
Golden Door Scholars
Direct application
Full-Tuition
Eligibility
Location
Georgia
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
Grades
GPA 3.2+
About this scholarship
DACA, TPS, undocumented, and other high-need students who are graduating high school seniors or recent graduates residing in Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina may apply for the Golden Door Scholarship. Applicants need a minimum 3.2 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and a plan to major in a career-ready field.
Awards cover full tuition and room and board for up to four years at a participating partner college, along with career coaching and mentorship. Exact amounts may vary by college match.
Complete the full application, including required essay and video, plus academic transcripts and other requested materials. Recipients accept their college match and major in a preferred field.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Full application
- Required essay
- Required video
- Academic transcript
- Financial-need documentation
- Other requested application materials
- Official transcript
- Financial need documentation
- Award covers full tuition, room, and board for up to four years at a participating partner college, with career coaching and mentorship.