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
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: MARCH 29
For graduating seniors from a high school located in South Georgia within the service area of CFSGA who have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. Awards are based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular school activities, character, community service and personal integrity, and financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1
Bacon County
For a graduating senior of Bacon County High School in Alma, Georgia who 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: JANUARY 30
Brooks County
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: MARCH 29
Decatur County
For a graduating senior of Bainbridge High School or Grace Christian Academy in Bainbridge, Georgia. The award is based on leadership history, earned honors, and academic achievements.
Application Deadline: MARCH 29
For a graduating senior of Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge, Georgia who has been involved in the Bainbridge High School Golf Program. The award is based on Academic Performance, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular Activities, Community Service and Financial Need.
Application Deadline: MARCH 29
Dougherty County
- 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: MARCH 29
Early County
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 1
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: MARCH 29
Grady County
For graduating seniors of Cairo High School who have been outstanding instrumental students and members of the Cairo High School Band.
CHS Band Spirit Scholarship applicants must be a CHS Band member.
Joe A. David III Music Scholarship applicants must be a CHS Band member and plan to major in Music.
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 23
For graduating seniors of Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia who have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. Awards are based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular school activities, character, community service, personal integrity, financial need and prior work experience.
Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 23
For graduating seniors named the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian of Cairo High School located in Cairo, Georgia.
For a graduating senior of Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia who has been involved in the Cairo High School Golf Program and has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. The award is based on financial need, scholastic achievement, extracurricular school and community activities, work ethic, and leadership qualities.
Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 23
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 23
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 23
Lowndes County
For a graduating senior of Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia who has attained at least a 2.7 GPA in high school. The award is based on Academics, Financial Need, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular Activities and Community Service.
Application Deadline: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
Mitchell County
For a graduating senior of Westwood Schools located in Camilla, Georgia who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Awards are based on leadership abilities, community service and financial need.
Application Deadline: MARCH 29
Seminole County
For a graduating senior of Seminole County High School in Donalsonville, Georgia who has attained at least at 3.0 GPA in high school and intends to major in the Medical Field. The award is based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement and personal integrity and character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1
For a graduating senior of Seminole County High School located in Donalsonville, Georgia, who has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. The award is based on extracurricular activities, earned honors, academic achievements, community service and financial need. Preference will be given to any student seeking a degree in education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1
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 1
For a graduating senior of Seminole County High School, located in Donalsonville, Georgia, who has attained attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on Community Service, Extracurricular School Activities, Financial Need, Academic Achievement and Personal Integrity and Character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1
Thomas County
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
For a graduating senior of Brookwood School in Thomasville, Georgia who has been involved in the Brookwood Football Program. The award is based on participation in the Football Program of Brookwood, personal leadership, academic record, and moral character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
For a graduating senior of a high school located in Thomas County, Georgia who has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. The award is based on Academics, Financial Need, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular Activities and Community Service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
For a graduating senior of Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia who 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: MARCH 29
For a graduating senior of Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia who has attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. The award is based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular school activities, character, community service, personal integrity, and financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
For graduating seniors of Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, GA who have attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Awards are based on academics, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, community service, personal integrity, and financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
For a graduating senior of Brookwood School in Thomasville, Georgia who has been involved in the Brookwood Basketball Program. The award is based on participation in the Basketball Program of Brookwood, personal leadership, academic record, and moral character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
For graduating seniors of Thomas County Central High School, in Thomasville, Georgia, who have attained at least a 2.5 GPA in high school. Awards are based on community service, extracurricular school activities, financial need, academic achievement, personal integrity and character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
For graduating seniors of Thomasville High School, in Thomasville, Georgia who have attended Thomasville High School for at least two years and attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. Applicants must have been enrolled or been accepted to a post-secondary educational institution.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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: MARCH 29
Tift County
For a graduating senior of Tift County High School in Tifton, Georgia who is a member of the Tift County High School Basketball Team. The award is based on Academics, Leadership Qualities, Extracurricular School Activities, Community Service, and Financial Need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15
Other Scholarships
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 1
Church Affiliated Scholarships
For a graduating high school senior who is an active member of the Little Ochlocknee Baptist Church, with membership established at least two (2) years prior and has attained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29
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 29 & DECEMBER 1
Non-Traditional Scholarships
For students at a Georgia University including Mercer University, Emory University, University of Georgia School of Law and Georgia State University who demonstrate high academic achievement in all real-estate-related courses and show commitment to the highest standards in real estate practice.
This scholarship benefits the following organizations and their students: Camilla Schools, Inc., Pelham City Board of Education, Mitchell County 4-H Club, and Mitchell County Board of Education.
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.
For an Art student at Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia given in loving memory and honor of Chelsea Rae Langford. The award is partially dependent upon the student’s love of art and compassion for people and is not necessarily dependent upon academic achievements or financial need.