Our Scholarships

Explore the scholarship opportunities offered by the Community Foundation of South Georgia. CFSGA’s scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in college and most are specific to certain counties or high schools within our service area. All applicants must reside in the United States, and be enrolled or intend to enroll in a post-secondary college, technical college or university in the United States. If awarded, students will be required to supply proof of college acceptance or enrollment.

All of our scholarship applications can be accessed through our Online Scholarship Portal. Criteria, award amounts and application deadlines vary by fund. Click the drop down arrow next to each scholarship listed below to find out if you may be eligible to apply. Deadlines are listed in RED. More information on how to apply can be found on our Apply for Scholarships page.

If you have any questions about eligibility or the application process, contact our Donor Services Manager, Claire Bowen.

County Specific Scholarships

Multiple Counties

Gaskins Environmental Scholarship

For graduating seniors from a high school located in South Georgia or college students who are currently enrolled in a college or university located in South Georgia and have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college.

High School student applicants must intend on majoring in Environmental Science. College student applicants must already be enrolled as an Environmental Science major. Environmental Science majors include but are not limited to Biology, Forestry, Wildlife or Botany.

Awards are based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service and Financial Need.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST

James D. Eunice Legacy Scholarship

Mitchell EMC – Operation Round Up Scholarship

For graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in or attending a post-secondary college or university in the United States, that has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college. The student, parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the student must have their primary residence or a place of business in the Mitchell EMC service area. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular school activities or employment, community service, and leadership qualities. Preference will be given to Mitchell EMC consumers. Visit Mitchell EMC’s website for more info.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1ST

Bacon County

Bacon County High School Class Scholarship

Brooks County

Robert Warde Chambers Scholarship

For graduating seniors of Brooks County High School in Quitman, Georgia and continuing education for teachers employed a minimum of one year with the Brooks County School System in Quitman, Georgia.

Graduating seniors must have attained at least 2.5 GPA in high school. High School student scholarship awards are based on extracurricular activities, earned honors, community service, recommendations from teachers, and financial need.

Teacher scholarship awards for continuing education are based on extracurricular involvement with the students, satisfactory classroom performance rating as evidenced by student progress, and financial need.

Application Deadline: april 1st

Decatur County

Becky and Irving Kres Memorial Scholarship

Bill Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

Johnny Grimsley Golf Scholarship

Dougherty County

Mary Smith Gay Scholarship

For a graduating senior from a public high school located in Albany, GA or a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located in Albany, GA. All applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.50. The award is based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Character, Community Service, Personal Integrity, and Financial Need. Special consideration will be given to members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. This scholarship is given by the family of Caroline Cobey Goodwin, in loving memory of Ms. Mary Smith Gay.

Application Deadline: april 1st

Early County

Thomas B. McDowell Memorial Scholarship

For a college student who has either graduated from a high school located in Early County, Georgia, or who is a current resident of Early County, Georgia. Applicants must have completed at least two years in a post-secondary college or university in the United States and have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in the post-secondary college or university. The award is based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular school activities or employment, community service, and leadership qualities.

Application Deadline: December 1st

Wyatt Hutchins Alexander Family Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Early County High School in Blakely, Georgia, who has attained at least a 3.5 GPA in high school unless unusual circumstances exist as determined by the Scholarship Committee and the student has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on financial need, personal integrity and character, extracurricular school activities or employment, community service, and academic achievement.

Application Deadline: april 1st

Grady County

Cairo High School Band Spirit Scholarship & Joe A. David III Music Scholarship

For graduating seniors of Cairo High School who have been outstanding instrumental students and members of the Cairo High School Band.

Awards are based on financial need, scholastic achievement, band achievement, extracurricular school and community activities, work ethic, and leadership qualities.

This fund also assists students who are unable to afford the cost of obtaining their primary musical instruments to play in the band, assists in purchasing music for the high school band program, and assists in purchasing non-musical equipment for the band program.

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 28th

John B. and Elizabeth V. Wight Annual Scholarship

Julien B. Roddenbery Scholarship

Kevin Walden Memorial Scholarship

Molly Elkins Joiner Memorial Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular school activities, character, community service, personal integrity, and financial need. Preference will be given to any student seeking to major in education.

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 28th

Wh and Mary P. Muggridge Memorial Scholarship

For graduating seniors of Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia who are non-agricultural participants in the CTAE Program at Cairo High School. Awards are based on financial need, academics, earned honors, and extracurricular activities. Other considerations include the applicants’ attitude, work ethic, and leadership qualities that have been demonstrated during high school and participation in the CTAE Program.

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 28th

Lowndes County

Benjamin E. Gordon Memorial Scholarship

Geraldine Grant Memorial Scholarship

For a graduating senior of a public high school located in Valdosta, Georgia who is from an underrepresented minority population and has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service and Financial Need. Special consideration will be given to applicants who intend to major in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management or another business-related field of study.

Application Deadline: april 1st

Mitchell County

Cleve Bostick Memorial Scholarship

Seminole County

Homer E. Breckenridge Jr. Memorial Scholarship

J. B. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

Joanne Pierce Drake Music Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Seminole County High School in Donalsonville, Georgia, who has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school and has participated in at least one of the music programs at Seminole County High School for no less than one full year. The award is based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement and personal integrity and character.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1st

Mary Newberry Kirkland Scholarship

Patty Atkinson Radical Empathy Scholarship

Thomas County

Alan George Memorial YMCA Scholarship
For a graduating senior from a high school located in Thomas County, Georgia who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school and is affiliated with the Thomasville YMCA in some capacity such as a member or employee or whose parents are affiliated with the Thomasville YMCA. The award is based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular school activities or employment, community service, and leadership qualities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1st

Dr. Charlie Watt Memorial Scholarship

Harrison Hooks Memorial Scholarship

For a graduating senior from a high school located in Thomas County, Georgia who is enrolled in or intends on enrolling in a college or university located in the state of Georgia and has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service and Financial Need.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: april 1st

Hosea Hall & Lilly Eason Vann Scholarship

John Bulloch Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Thomas County Central High School, in Thomasville, Georgia, who has enrolled in or plans to enroll in a post-secondary college or university in the State of Georgia, has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school and intends to major in Agricultural Studies. The award is based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement, personal integrity and character.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: april 1st

Marie Wertz Scholarship

Plymel Family Scholarship In Memory of Ann Elizabeth Plymel

Robert P. “Bobby” Singletary Scholarship

Rocky Ivey Memorial Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia, who has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school and has participated in the Thomasville High School Football Program in some capacity (player, cheerleader, trainer, etc.). The award is based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement and personal integrity and character.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: april 1st

Savannah Singletary Memorial Scholarship

Senior Chief David “Blake” McLendon Scholarship

Terri Matthews Nursing Scholarship

For a graduating senior of Thomasville High School, Thomas County Central High School, or Brookwood School in Thomasville, Georgia who intends on majoring in Nursing or a college student who is currently enrolled at Southern Regional Technical College or Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia who is already enrolled in a Nursing program. The award is based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service, and Financial Need.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: april 1st

Thomas McComb Scholarship

Thomasville Antiques Show Foundation Scholarship

For graduating seniors of Thomasville High School, Thomasville Scholars Academy, Thomas County Central High School, Bishop Hall Charter School and Brookwood School, in Thomasville, Georgia, who have attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Awards are based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement and personal integrity and character.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: april 1st

Tift County

Jack Gibbs Memorial Scholarship

Other Scholarships

Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship

For dental hygiene students and Registered Dental Hygienists who are enrolled in an accredited Dental Hygiene School in Georgia, reside in the state of Georgia and intend to practice in Georgia for two years following graduation. Applicants must have completed at least one quarter or semester of study in the dental hygiene curriculum and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1st

Church Affiliated Scholarships

Griffin Family Scholarship

Tucker Baptist Association Scholarship

For a high school graduate who is also a member of a church which is part of the Tucker Baptist Association. The applicant must be enrolled in a seminary, Bible college, or other educational institution where they are training for a Christian gospel ministry vocation. This may include but is not limited to, training as a pastoral minister, youth minister, music minister, educational minister, or foreign or home missionary. The training may be a degree program such as a Masters of Divinity, etc., or the training may be a seminar or educational course related to ministry development.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: MARCH 1st

Non-Traditional Scholarships

Scholarships are handled internally by the institutions and organizations listed. Contact the institution or organization for more information on how to apply.

Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Scholarship

C. M. and Bernice C. Stripling Scholarship

C. M. and Bernice C. Stripling UGA Forestry Scholarship

For a student who graduated or will graduate from an accredited Georgia high school; has enrolled or intends to enroll in the University of Georgia’s School of Forest Resources pre-professional program of study and if enrolled, has three quarters or more or two semesters or more remaining before becoming eligible to enter the School of Forest Resources as a professional student; has been in the top academic half of his or her high school graduating class and if one or more quarters or semesters of college have been completed, must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA.