University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
University Website: www.uga.edu/Apply Online: https://apply.uga.edu/apply/
The University of Georgia (commonly referred to as UGA, U. Georgia or simply Georgia) is an American land grant, sea grant, space grant, research university with its primary campus located on a 759-acre (3.07 km2) campus in Athens, Georgia, USA. It is the flagship university of the state of Georgia.
Founded in 1785 as the United States's first state-chartered university, it is the oldest and largest of Georgia's institutions of higher learning and along with the College of William and Mary and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill claims the title of the oldest public university in the United States. The university's historic North Campus is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as a designated historic district.
The university is ranked 21st overall among all public national universities in the current 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings and consistently ranks within the top 200 universities worldwide across numerous publications. The University of Georgia is considered a "Public Ivy", a designation reserved for the top public universities in the United States.
The University of Georgia is a part of the University System of Georgia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. UGA is classified as a 'Research University/Very High Activity', according to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The University of Georgia offers over 140 degree programs in a wide array of disciplines. Consisting of thirteen libraries spread across multiple campuses, UGA Libraries contains a total of 4.7 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The University of Georgia is one of 126 member institutions that comprise the Association of Research Libraries.
University of Georgia is organized into eighteen schools and colleges. The university has three main campuses; the largest one is the main campus in Athens, Georgia and the two others are located in Tifton, Georgia and Griffin, Georgia. The University of Georgia also has two satellite campuses located in Atlanta and Lawrenceville. The University operates several service and outreach stations spread across the state. The primary campus occupies 389 buildings on 759 acres. Total acreage utilized by the university, located in 30 Georgia counties, amounts to 39,950-acre (161.7 km2). The University of Georgia also owns three international residential and research centers located at Oxford University in Oxford, England, Cortona, Italy and Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Student athletics, both organized and intramural, are an important part of student and alumni life. The University of Georgia's intercollegiate sports teams, commonly known by their "Georgia Bulldogs" nickname, compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). In their 121-year history, the university's varsity sports teams have won 39 national championships and 130 conference championships. The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, the official marching band of the university, plays at sports and other events.
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University of Georgia College Scholarships
Foundation Fellowship - University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia |
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award Up to $43,668 |
deadline November 01, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship is available to incoming students at the University of Georgia. You must demonstrate a record of strong academic achievement and a history of accomplishment and and leadership in co-curricular activities to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate ScholarshipAmerican Chemical Society (ACS) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time students majoring in chemistry. You must express the intent to teach high school chemistry after graduation and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Stamps Foundation ScholarshipStamps Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. |
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award Up to $75,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Stamps Foundation Scholarship is available to entering college freshmen. You must be attending a partner school to be considered for this award. Deadlines vary by school. View Scholarship Details |
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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT... View Scholarship Details |
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IES Need-Based Financial Aid ScholarshipInstitute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial... View Scholarship Details |
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Paul T. Martin Hospitality Education FundThe Classic Center |
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award $2,000 |
deadline February 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Paul T. Martin Hospitality Education Fund is open to students at University of Georgia or Athens Technical College. You must be studying hospitality, event, music, or sports management in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Walter Harrison ScholarshipOcmulgee Electric Membership Corporation |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Walter Harrison Scholarship is available to college - bound students residing within the five counties served by Ocmulgee EMC. You must be planning to enroll at a college within the University System of Georgia to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Bhad ScholarshipEducapital Foundation, Inc. |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Bhad Scholarship is open to students entering trade school. You will be matched with a partner school based on the program you select, tuition financing you prefer, and program availability. Program funds are awarded as follows: $1,000,000 in $1,000 scholarships awarded to 1,000 trade school students; $500,000 in $10,000 scholarships for... View Scholarship Details |
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Army ROTC Scholarship - University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Army ROTC Scholarship is available to students at the University of Georgia who participate in the Army ROTC program. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a U.S. citizen, a minimum SAT/ACT score of 1000/19, be able to pass a military physical and meet standards, have no legal violations, and be between the... View Scholarship Details |
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Air Force ROTC Scholarship - University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Air Force ROTC Scholarship is available to students at the University of Georgia who participate in the Air Force ROTC program. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be a U.S. citizen, and be able to pass a military physical/meet standards. Incoming freshman students must have a minimum SAT/ACT score of... View Scholarship Details |