HOPE Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Georgia residents enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduates at eligible Georgia colleges or universities may qualify for the state HOPE Scholarship. You must meet residency, academic progress, and federal aid requirements, including Selective Service registration where applicable.

Award amounts vary by institution type and program. Funds help cover tuition and other eligible educational costs at participating schools.

Apply by completing the FAFSA or the Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP). Incoming freshmen may also need to provide references and supporting documents such as transcripts and test scores.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Official transcript
  • FAFSA or Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPP)
  • References and supporting documents, such as test scores, if required for incoming freshmen
  • Official transcript