Scholarships

Who can apply?

Students currently enrolled in CED degree-required coursework and having a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. Please note that thesis / research hours and independent study hours do NOT count as degree-required coursework.

Application Process

The scholarship application period closed at midnight on October 31, 2025. Awards will be announced in mid-April, followed by the CED Honors Banquet on August 21, 2026. Awarded scholarship funds will be given for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters, contingent upon enrollment requirements of CED and UGA. Fund distribution is not completely under CED control, and for summer and fall semesters, distribution can run as late as September 1, so please plan your finances accordingly.

How to apply

Confirm your eligibility.
1. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
2. You must be currently enrolled in CED degree-required coursework.
3. You must be enrolled in CED degree-required coursework in the semester(s) to be funded.
You must carefully read the scholarship descriptions linked by program below to determine which ones you qualify for and wish to pursue. Some scholarships have very specific criteria and additional requirements. Please direct any questions to the CED Scholarship Coordinator.
Fill out and submit your online application for scholarships.

Submit Your Application

BLA Scholarships

MLA Scholarships

MHP Scholarships

MUPD Scholarships

Scholarship FAQs

How will I know if I have been awarded a scholarship or assistantship?

Students will receive a congratulatory letter from CED indicating their award(s), amount(s), and any additional requirements necessary to receiving the award(s).

If I do not receive an award, will I be notified?

Yes. Every applicant submitting a properly completed application will receive an email indicating whether they have received an award.

If I receive an award, can I choose which semesters I want to receive it?

Generally, yes, but some awards are specified by the committee. The award letter typically requests your determination of which semester(s) and what amount(s) you want to receive. For example: you might decide you want to evenly split the award between Fall and Spring semesters.

Are there any special rules to apply for a scholarship to support study abroad?

Yes. To be considered for Summer Study Abroad program funding, you must have applied and paid your deposit. OGE records will be confirmed prior to awarding.

If I choose to receive an award for summer tuition or travel, will I receive it in time to pay for that tuition or travel prior to departure?

Initial distribution of scholarship funds is not entirely within the control of the CED. While we make every effort that we can, funds may not be distributed in time to fund summer tuition or travel expenses prior to due dates or departures. Please keep this mind as you plan your finances. Summer funding will be distributed as soon as possible and will certainly be in your student account no later than September 1.

Do I have to enrolled in CED coursework during the semester I want to receive funds?

Yes. But more specifically, scholarship funds can only be received in a semester in which you are enrolled in CED Degree-Required coursework. Coursework that does not fulfill this requirement includes any coursework not required for your CED degree (such as minors, certificates, double majors, etc.). Additionally, Thesis / Research and Independent Study courses do not count.