Foundation Scholarships

A FOUNDATION FOR YOUR FUTURE

Get started at Gordon with help from the Gordon State College Foundation.

The quality of the educational experience should be the main reason for choosing Gordon State College, but we realize that expenses may also be a major consideration for you and your family. The Gordon State College Foundation is committed to providing as many resources as possible to assist you in earning a high-quality education.

Through generous donations from Gordon State College alumni and supporters, the Gordon State College Foundation provides internal scholarships annually ranging from $400 to $3,000 annually.  Click the button below to view the list of scholarships available.  Only one application is required.  Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1. (Fall 2025-Spring 2026 deadline extended to May 1.)

We encourage you to apply for external scholarships to maximize your funding opportunities as you embark on your educational journey. Beware of phishing and identity theft schemes.  You should never have to pay for a scholarship search or application nor should you be required to provide financial information.  For additional external scholarship opportunities visit the Georgia Student Finance Commission's website at  https://www.gafutures.org/scholarship-search 

VIEW INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply for a Foundation Scholarship

Before you begin:
  • To access the scholarship application portal you must have submitted an application for admission, received access to your student account, and setup a password.
  • Request the email address of an individual (non-relative) who will complete a recommendation for you.  This person should be someone familiar with your work ethic, community service activities, and/or academic performance.  For example, a current or former teacher, counselor or school official, employer or supervisor, volunteer coordinator, civic program director, representative from a service agency, youth group leader or scout leader.
  • Write an essay (500 words or less) about why you chose your major or career path.  You will be able to cut and paste the essay into your application.

Click on the button below to begin your application:

  • When directed, enter the email address of the person who will complete your recommendation form.  They will receive an email with a link to the form. You will receive an email confirmation when the recommendation has been submitted.

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