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πŸ’° Georgia State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$500-$26,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$26,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 3.6+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (8)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

1913 Founders
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
50% waiver category
For incoming students only, whose residence is considered out-of-state for tuition purposes (including international students), Georgia State University may offer merit-based waivers of all or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition based on academic performance in high school, for incoming freshmen, or based on college GPA, for incoming transfer and transition students with less than 90 credit hours. | **Award amount** | **Award term** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | Freshman 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 4 years | | Transfer 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 3 years |
Freshman 100% waiver
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
For incoming students only, whose residence is considered out-of-state for tuition purposes (including international students), Georgia State University may offer merit-based waivers of all or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition based on academic performance in high school, for incoming freshmen, or based on college GPA, for incoming transfer and transition students with less than 90 credit hours. | **Award amount** | **Award term** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | Freshman 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 4 years | | Transfer 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 3 years |
GSU Achievement
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
GSU Excellence
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
GSU Foundation
Award
$500/yr in-state
Second Century
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Transfer 100% waiver
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.6+
For incoming students only, whose residence is considered out-of-state for tuition purposes (including international students), Georgia State University may offer merit-based waivers of all or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition based on academic performance in high school, for incoming freshmen, or based on college GPA, for incoming transfer and transition students with less than 90 credit hours. | **Award amount** | **Award term** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | Freshman 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 4 years | | Transfer 100% | 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition is covered. | 3 years |

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (9)

Andrew Young Fellowship (Ph.D.)
$10,000/year over a three-year fellowship. This fellowship is awarded annually to an outstanding student or students pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy or Criminal Justice.
Dean's Fellowship (Ph.D.)
Through generosity of donors the Dean's Fellowships in combination with a graduate research assistantship provide a stipend of $26,000 annually and tuition waiver for three years for selected Ph.D. students.
Andrew Young Undergraduate Scholarship (AYSPS)
Up to $2,000/year. Awarded for academic merit, leadership, and need.
Jean Childs Young Fellowship (AYSPS)
Up to $5,000/year.
Lewis College Scholarships (Byrdine F. Lewis College)
Lewis College lists college-level scholarships (e.g., Haverty, Peterman, Sarah Helen Kilgore, Lettie Pate Whitehead) and notes application via the Georgia State Scholarship Portal. Some awards specify selection criteria and semesters awarded.
Perimeter College Scholarships (GSSP)
Perimeter College offers merit-based, need-based, and service-based scholarships. To apply: Visit the Georgia State University Scholarship Portal (GSSP) at https://gsu.academicworks.com/, complete the General Application and Perimeter College Supplemental Application to be considered for a wide range of scholarships.
Presidential Scholarship
Robinson College Scholarships (College-level and departmental awards)
Many Robinson College scholarships have explicit award amounts and minimum GPA requirements. Examples in the page: "Andrew C. and Eula C. Carlos Fund ... Minimum 3.0 GPA"; "Connie and Ken McDaniel Scholarship ... Minimum 3.5"; "Pickett Riggs Scholarship ... Minimum 3.5 GPA"; various awards list amounts (e.g., Marketing scholarships: $1,000 each).
Stamps Scholarship

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.