How much funding does Holcomb Family Education Scholarship Grant provide?

Holcomb Family Education Scholarship Grant provides US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Holcomb Family Education Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Holcomb Family Education Scholarship Grant

North Georgia Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Teachers Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating senior at Hall County or Gainesville City public high school, GED recipient or home-schooled graduate who is a resident of Hall County.
Planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student majoring in education.

Other requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Overview

This scholarship was established in 2008 by the Hall County Optimist Club to honor long-time educators, J.H. Holcomb and his sisters, Margaret, Mildred, and Nell. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. In 2026, one scholarship award of $1,000 will be offered.

Eligibility

Graduating senior at Hall County or Gainesville City public high school, GED recipient or home-schooled graduate who is a resident of Hall CountyPlanning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student majoring in educationMinimum GPA: 3.0

What North Georgia Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 245
Total given: $11.89M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,119–$1.36M

By dollars: Georgia 95%, Alabama <1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Gainesville, GA; Cumming, GA; Atlanta, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.