REACH Georgia Scholarship Program Grant

REACH Georgia Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Summary

The REACH Georgia Scholarship Program is a needs-based initiative aimed at mentoring and supporting students from 8th grade through high school graduation. It provides financial scholarships up to $10,000 for postsecondary education at HOPE-eligible institutions in Georgia. Each scholar is paired with a mentor for guidance, while academic coaches help track progress and plan for future success. This comprehensive program ensures that students receive the necessary support to thrive academically and achieve their educational goals.

Overview

REACH Georgia Scholarship Program REACH Georgia is a needs-based mentoring and scholarship program providing promising students the support to graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success. Mentoring REACH scholars will be paired with a mentor who models positive behavior and provides the student with knowledge, advice, guidance, and support related to education and beyond. Coaching Academic Coaches will help ensure scholars are on track to succeed through: monitoring student progress,helping students develop education and career plans, andidentifying academic and social supports. Financial Scholarship Qualifying REACH Scholars will be awarded a financial scholarship upon graduating from high school. Students who complete the program requirements will receive a scholarship of up to $10,000 ($2,500 per academic year maximum) to be used towards the cost of attendance at a HOPE-eligible postsecondary institution in the state of Georgia. $2,500 per year, up to four years$1,250 per semester or $834/833/833 per quarterREACH scholars awarded less than the maximum amount per semester or quarter may receive the remaining funds for an additional term not to exceed the maximum semester ($1250) or quarter ($834) amount.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All Scholars are selected as 8th-grade students by participating REACH School Systems in the spring of a student’s 7th-grade year or fall of their 8th-grade year. School Systems have a rigorous application process to select Scholars. Students interested in participation should contact their participating school for information. School Systems select Scholars by the following process:Qualify according to the federal income eligibility guidelines.Nominating qualified students to apply. Requiring nominated Scholars to fill out the REACH Student Application which includes an academic recommendation and community recommendation.Reviewing student packets (nomination form, proof of financial need, citizenship/residency requirements, grade/attendance/discipline reports, etc.).Interviewing all eligible students by a student selection committee. The student selection committee members differ in each school system.

Ineligibility

Has a combination of financial awards that exceed the total estimated cost of attendance; orIs not enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hour course load) at the end of the drop/add period; orHas reached the expiration of eligibility date, June 30th of the tenth year, following the student's high school graduation date.