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Classic City Scholars


Name: Classic City Scholars

Award Amount:

  • Non-Residents: Presidential Waiver of the differential between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees (minimum value of $19,040 per year).

Information and Eligibility:

The Classic City Scholars program provides substantial tuition relief for high-achieving non-resident students. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and offers a waiver for the out-of-state tuition differential, making UGA more accessible to students from outside Georgia.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Residency: Must be a non-Georgia resident.
  • Academic Achievement: Must demonstrate exceptional academic performance, including a competitive GPA and standardized test scores.
  • Enrollment: Must be admitted to the University of Georgia as a first-year student.

Selection Criteria:

  • Outstanding academic record, including GPA and test scores.
  • Demonstrated potential for success in a rigorous academic environment.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit the First-Year application to the University of Georgia.
  • Applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their application for admission.

Application Timeline:

  • Application Opens: August
  • Application Deadline: January (Admissions deadline)

Additional Information:

  • The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided recipients maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.0 UGA GPA.
  • No additional application is required for this scholarship.

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