Who is eligible for the Woodruff Scholarship?

Residency: Must be a Georgia resident. Academic Achievement: Must demonstrate exceptional academic performance, including a strong GPA and standardized test scores. Honors College: Must be admitted to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College. Enrollment: Must be admitted to the University of Georgia as a first-year student.

Woodruff Scholarship

Name: Woodruff Scholarship

Award Amount:

Georgia Residents: $5,000 renewable annual stipend (can be combined with the Zell Miller or HOPE Scholarship).

Information and Eligibility:

The Woodruff Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements and leadership skills. This scholarship is offered to first-year students who are admitted to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College at UGA and demonstrate the potential for exceptional academic and leadership success.

Eligibility Requirements:

Residency: Must be a Georgia resident.
Academic Achievement: Must demonstrate exceptional academic performance, including a strong GPA and standardized test scores.
Honors College: Must be admitted to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College.
Enrollment: Must be admitted to the University of Georgia as a first-year student.

Selection Criteria:

Outstanding academic record and leadership qualities.
Evidence of intellectual curiosity and engagement in extracurricular activities.

Application Requirements:

Submit the First-Year application to the University of Georgia.
Apply and gain admission to the Jere W. Morehead Honors College.
Applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their Honors College application.

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 3.4 UGA GPA.
No additional application is required for this scholarship beyond the Honors College application.

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