Seeking aid for higher education? List of scholarships for Middle Georgia students
As high school seniors across Middle Georgia prepare to walk across the stage in coming months, many are turning their attention to college.
Several local nonprofit organizations are lending a hand to rising college freshmen with opportunities to ease the financial burden of higher education.
From local community groups to state-level programs, here is a list of scholarships available for all ages.
Local Scholarships
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
Amount: Varies
Deadline: All applications are due Feb. 28 at noon
The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has over 40 scholarships established by donors for students of varying ages who are pursuing a college education. Each scholarship fund has its own individual criteria, and applicants may be eligible for more than one, according to the organization’s website. Visit the CFCGA website to apply and find more information.
Robert J. Stevenson Memorial and David L. Dillard Memorial Awards
Amount: $1,000 or more
Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 p.m.
Applications for the Epsilon Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s scholarship competition are currently open to high school graduates and college freshmen in Bibb and Jones counties. Visit the organization’s website for more eligibility requirements.
The Scholarship Award
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1 at 11:59 p.m.
The Mid South Community Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Epsilon Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to offer an annual scholarship of $2,000, which will be disbursed in four annual installments of $500.
Applicants must be a high school senior in Baldwin, Bibb or Houston counties with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Visit the organization’s website for more information on how to apply.
Peyton Anderson Scholarship
Amount: Varies up to $7,500
Due: March 15
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Scholarship Program features opportunities and exclusively for graduating high school seniors in Macon-Bibb. Visit the organization’s website for more details.
2025 Sharon Potts Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Due: March 28 at 3 p.m.
Two $4,000 scholarships are only available for seniors attending Northside High School in Warner Robins. Applicants must receive their guidance counselor’s endorsement on their applications, indicating that they are qualified for the scholarship program. Visit the school’s website for more information on how to apply.
2025 Virgil Adams, Sam Hart, & Billy Pitts Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Due: March 28
High school seniors in Middle Georgia who plan to attend a two-year or four-year college this upcoming fall semester are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Finalists will be awarded scholarships from the 100 Black Men Scholarship Fund. Visit the organization’s website for more information.
The Frank and Betty Gooden Estes Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Due: March 29 at 5 p.m.
Applicants must have lived in Houston County for at least three years. Visit the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
Epsilon Tau Zeta Academic Scholarship
Amount: Minimum of $500, which may be renewed annually.
Deadline: March 31
The Epsilon Tau Zeta Graduate Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. awards at least five graduating high school seniors every year. Visit the organization’s website to find out more information on how to apply.
Dr. D.T. Walton Jr. Omega Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Lambda Phi Chapter will disburse funds to selected applicants during the fall semester that immediately follows the students’ graduation from high school.
For more information, visit the organization’s website.
2025 Sister Through Service Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
The Sisters Through Service In Action Inc is giving away scholarships to selected graduating high school seniors from the Bibb, Jones, Twiggs, Houston, Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Wilkinson counties. Qualifying applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and provide proof of 10 hours of community service activities. For more information, visit the organization’s website.
Macon-Middle Georgia National Panhellenic Council Scholarship
Amount: $500
Due: April 11 at 11:59 p.m.
The MMG-NPHC is giving away two $500 scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors. College-bound high school seniors residing and enrolled in schools within the Macon-Bibb and Monroe County School District are eligible to apply. Visit the organization’s website to find more information on how to apply.
The Master Gardeners of Central Georgia High School Academic Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 14
The Master Gardeners of Central Georgia offer four scholarships to as many as five deserving high school or college students in the area. View the organization’s website for more information.
State and National Scholarships
Georgia also provides financial aid programs such as the HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships.
The GA Student Finance Commission has a scholarship search tool with over 5,400 search results for applicants to explore.
This story was originally published February 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM.