Scholarships at University of North Georgia

The Ray and Susan Prather Morgan Scholarship, established by UNG alumni Ray and Susan Morgan, provides up to $20,000 per year to a student in the College of Science and Mathematics. The full scholarship can cover tuition, fees, books, housing, and meals, allowing recipients to focus on academic pursuits without outside employment. Students become eligible by completing the general UNG scholarship application through ScholarshipUniverse during the annual application window. The College of Science and Mathematics selects recipients from qualified applicants based on merit and program criteria. This is the first full STEM scholarship endowment at UNG and supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees at the Dahlonega campus and other UNG locations.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholars (STEMS) Program at the University of North Georgia awards scholarships of up to $10,000 per academic year to low-income, academically talented students pursuing non-clinical STEM degrees. Funded by a six-year National Science Foundation S-STEM grant of nearly $1.5 million, the program supports students in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics on the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses for up to four years. Scholars participate in learning communities, a first-year STEM seminar, faculty mentoring, undergraduate research, professional development, and internship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and strong academic potential. Recipients are selected through the program application process coordinated by NSF grant faculty leads.

The Georgia ROTC and Future Officer Grant provides state funding to Georgia residents who fully participate in the University of North Georgia Corps of Cadets. Georgia residents receive up to $750 at the end of each semester for Corps participation, and cadets who sign agreements to commission as Army officers receive up to $2,000 per semester. There is no need to apply before enrolling at UNG; the Commandant of Cadets provides application instructions after arrival on campus. The grant supplements other military scholarships and ROTC benefits for cadets on a commissioning track. Eligibility is limited to Georgia residents enrolled in the Corps of Cadets at UNG who meet participation and commissioning agreement requirements each semester.

The IME-BECAS Scholarship at the University of North Georgia supports students of Mexican or Latinx descent through a partnership between the UNG Foundation and the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, funded via the Institute of Mexicans Abroad. Recipients receive $1,000 per semester for the academic year and participate in a two-semester leadership development program with Latinx faculty or staff mentors and community service opportunities. Applications are open to full-time, degree-seeking UNG students with at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Recent cycles have emphasized future educators in the College of Education, though eligibility extends to qualified Latinx students across campus. Contact the Nighthawk Scholarship Center or College of Education for current application instructions.

The Nighthawk Transfer Scholarship supports newly enrolled transfer students who have confirmed acceptance to the University of North Georgia. Funded through an endowment to help transfer students begin their education journey at UNG, the award is open to part-time or full-time transfer students who confirm acceptance for the enrolled academic semester. Applicants complete a short answer response and upload a resume through the scholarship application portal. Both in-state and out-of-state transfer students may be considered. Contact the Nighthawk Scholarship Center at scholarships@ung.edu or 706-867-2991 with questions about eligibility and award amounts, which vary by fund availability and applicant pool.

The Hugh M. Mills Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1981 by the Gainesville College Foundation, honors Dr. Hugh M. Mills Jr., founding president of Gainesville Junior College, now UNG's Gainesville Campus. Almost 2,400 students have received scholarships through more than 200 individual donations by Mills and his wife Evelyn Heath Mills over four decades. The fund reflects Dr. Mills' conviction that education should be accessible to all who seek it, including students with financial need. Recipients are selected through the UNG Foundation scholarship process and ScholarshipUniverse during the annual application cycle. Award amounts vary based on endowment payout and applicant qualifications. Students apply through the general UNG scholarship application with priority deadline February 14.

The Kathleen Ann Smith Nursing Scholarship at the University of North Georgia supports students studying nursing at UNG to enter this high-demand healthcare field. The endowed fund is stewarded by the UNG Foundation and highlighted in the annual RISE crowdfunding campaign alongside other student scholarship endowments. Nursing is a demanding degree program, and this scholarship provides caring financial support so students can focus academically and graduate ready to serve patients. Students apply through ScholarshipUniverse during the annual UNG scholarship application window, with priority deadline February 14 for continuing students and February 1 for incoming students. Award amounts vary based on endowment earnings and the number of qualified nursing applicants each cycle.

The Kevin Jenrette NG '95 Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of UNG alumnus Kevin Jenrette, who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country, and is awarded to a commissioning cadet or a cadet on the path to commission who exemplifies high academic achievement. The endowed fund is among the student scholarship endowments supported through the UNG Foundation and the annual RISE crowdfunding campaign. Recipients are selected from qualified Corps of Cadets applicants who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to military service. Students apply through ScholarshipUniverse during the annual scholarship cycle. Award amounts vary based on endowment payout. Contact the Nighthawk Scholarship Center or Corps of Cadets financial aid staff for current eligibility details and application matching criteria.