Scholarships

Listed below are scholarships that are available to students of Wiregrass Georgia Tech. Each scholarship has specific criteria and applications that must be adhered to. Please attach all supporting documentation found in each scholarship's policies and procedures (such as essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) with the application, and turn it in to the Office of Institutional Advancement by the posted deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

If you have any questions about any of the scholarships or the application process, please contact Amy Draper in the Office of Institutional Advancement at 229-293-6190.

Currently Available Scholarships:


The Kevin DeMarcus Acree Scholarship provides $500 to a student enrolled full-time in the Culinary Program. Please print the application for all criteria and regulations. For the Valdosta Campus only. Deadline: April 30, 2012.

Ronnie G. and Caryl Tucker Branch Scholarship -- To be eligible for the Ronnie G. and Caryl Tucker Branch scholarship, applicant must be attending Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as a full-time student (enrolled in at least twelve credit hours). Applicants must have and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA if selected. Scholarship is open to Telecommunications Technology students. The proceeds of the scholarship shall be used only for expenses associated with educational cost at Wiregrass Georgia Tech. Acceptance of this award will not preclude the student from receiving other financial aid for which he/she may be eligible. The scholarship amount to be determined based on earnings through the endowment to be presented in equal payments for two consecutive semesters. (ie: Earnings equal $500.00 – student will be given $250 for two consecutive semesters). Print the application here.

The CJB Industries Scholarship provides $250 to a student who is enrolled full-time or enrolled part-time with a full-time job. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. This is for the southern region (Valdosta or Cook Campus only). Deadline: April 30, 2012 to receive funds for Fall Semester 2012.

The Ben Copeland Scholarship provides $1500 to two students who reside in Lanier County ($2500 total). Student must show proof of residence and must not be more than 25 years of age. This is for the southern region only (Valdosta and Cook Campuses). Please print the application for all criteria and regulations. Deadline: April 30, 2012.

John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship -- Each year two graduating seniors from Ben Hill, Irwin, and Wilcox counties are selected to receive the John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship. Each respective high school shall be responsible for student selection. The proceeds of the scholarship shall be used only for expenses associated with educational cost at Wiregrass Georgia Tech. Acceptance of this award will not preclude the student from receiving other financial aid for which he/she may be eligible. This is a $500 scholarship to be presented in increments of $250 for two consecutive semesters. Print the application here.

The Dan Hatfield, Jr. Scholarship provides $1000 to any full-time student. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. For Valdosta Campus only. Deadline: April 30, 2012.

The Non-traditional Program Tool and Textbook Assistance Scholarship (NPTTA) supports our students in non-traditional programs and helps pay for tools and/or textbooks required for their program. This scholarship is for students in the southern region only (Valdosta and Cook Campuses). Each semester, one female and one male student will be awarded a bookstore credit of $150.00 to be used toward required items for their program. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. Deadline: January 6, 2012 for Spring Semester and April 30, 2012 for Fall Semester 2012.

The Omega Scholarship Fund is given by a donor who prefers to remain anonymous. The scholarship is $200 and is to be given based on need to a student living in Ben Hill, Irwin, or Tift counties. This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of Wiregrass Georgia Tech Foundation North. The proceeds of the scholarship shall be used only for expenses associated with educational cost at Wiregrass Georgia Tech. Acceptance of this award will not preclude the student from receiving other financial aid for which he/she may be eligible. Click here to print the application.

The Carolyn King Panizzi Scholarship applies to an accounting student who needs financial assistance for the cost of a Certified Bookkeeper Exam and/or the American Payroll Association Exam. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. This is for the Valdosta Campus only. It is an ongoing grant and there is not a deadline to apply.

The Carolyn King Panizzi Scholarship #2 provides $500 to an accounting student that is enrolled full time. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. This is for the Valdosta Campus only. Deadline: April 30, 2012.

The Wilson Eye Center Scholarship is for an Ophthalmology student needing financial assistance for the cost to take the LDO, NCLE, or ABO. Please print application for other criteria and regulations. This is for the Valdosta Campus only. It is an ongoing grant and there is no deadline for the application.

 

Foundation

Contact:

Mona Paulk
Executive Director of
Institutional Advancement
mona.paulk@wiregrass.edu
(229) 468-2102

Amy Draper
Institutional Advancement Specialist
amy.draper@wiregrass.edu
(229) 333-2100