University of North Georgia (UNG) Military Scholarship Loan Program Grant

University of North Georgia (UNG) Military Scholarship Loan Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Summary

The University of North Georgia Military Scholarship Loan Program offers 42 full scholarships for Georgia students pursuing part-time Army officer careers. Funded by the State of Georgia and managed by the Georgia Student Finance Authority, recipients commit to the Georgia Army National Guard while attending UNG. This prestigious program covers tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms, enabling students to gain leadership experience in various career fields while furthering their education.

Overview

University of North Georgia Military Scholarship Loan Program The UNG Military Service Scholarship provides 42 full scholarships to enable outstanding Georgia students interested in pursuing part-time Army officer careers to attend the University of North Georgia, one of the nation's most prestigious senior military colleges. The scholarship is funded by the State of Georgia and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). Recipients agree to enlist in the Georgia Army National Guard, participate in the Corps of Cadets at UNG, and commission as second lieutenants in the Guard after graduating with one of more than 70 bachelor’s degree programs at UNG. Upon receiving commissions, lieutenants serve in leadership roles as part-time officers in one of 18 career fields such as business, cybersecurity, intelligence, medical, aviation (pilots), law enforcement, and combat-related jobs. The National Guard is called upon to provide disaster relief for victims of tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and pandemics, and responds to wide array of other security threats. Leaders in the National Guard serve a cause greater than themselves. While not participating in weekend or other training, officers in the Guard pursue advanced college degrees and/or have full-time jobs in business, government, education, non-government agencies, and other vocations. Award Amounts for the UNG Military Service Scholarship A full four-year scholarship to UNG covers tuition, fees, room, meals, books and uniforms. Disbursement for the UNG Military Service Scholarship Students selected to receive the UNG Military Service Scholarship Program, must sign a service commitment. The scholarship program funds are disbursed to UNG on the student recipient’s behalf to cover expenses for enrollment

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen under Federal Title IV requirements;Be a legal resident of Georgia, as defined by GSFC, for a minimum of 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of registration at the institution for the school term for which a scholarship is being sought;Qualify for regular admission to UNG;Have demonstrated "Academic Excellence" at the high school level;Meet mental and physical health standards required for commission in the Georgia National Guard;Be an entering freshman enrolled full time in order to receive a full, four-year scholarship;Meet federal Selective Service registration requirements, per Georgia state law. The requirement to register applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are at least 18, are citizens or eligible non-citizens who came to the United States prior to age 26; and not currently on active duty in the armed forces;Not be in default on a federal Title IV or State of Georgia educational loan previously obtained from or through GSFA unless the student has made satisfactory arrangements for repayment;Be in compliance with the Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990 GMC State Service Scholarship Transfer:A student who has completed an Associate program of study and received Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship funds during their second year of enrollment may be eligible to transfer up to an additional four semesters of scholarship eligibility at University of North Georgia. A recipient must meet all above listed general eligibility requirements and agree to serve four years in the Georgia Army National Guard upon graduation from UNG.