Scholarships and Awards available to Students with Disabilities
Please be aware that this list is not comprehensive. Scholarships change often and this information is intended as a starting point only. Students should also check directly with scholarship organizations, department bulletin boards, the Office of Student Financial Aid, and the World Wide Web. For students registered with the Disability Resource Center the book Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families is available for reference in our office.
The application deadline for academic year 2009-2010 scholarships is April 30, 2009
| Scholarship/Award | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Amount | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship | UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center Georgia Resident 2.5 GPA 30 completed semester hours |
Spring | Equal to full tuition, one academic year | Application |
| Margaret Towson Scholarship | Visually Impaired student Georgia resident 2.5 GPA 30 completed semester hours |
Spring | Variable, $500 to $1000 | Application |
| Lauren Melissa Kelly Award | Hardship award to be determined by department or specialist Must be registered with the Disability Resource Center |
Spring | $500 | |
| Joe Coile Memorial Award | UGA Student registered with the Disability Resource Center who demonstrates Coile's qualities of service, dedication, and character. | Spring | $500 | Application |
| The Matthew Peddicord Memorial Award | UGA Student registered with the Disability Resource Center who has a chronic illness. | Spring | $500 | Application |
| William I. Aynes Award | UGA Student registered with the Disability Resource Center, studying pre-law or in Law School. Demonstrates Mr. Aynes' work ethic, dedication and altruism. |
Spring | Variable | Application |
| Weldon H. Johnson Access Abroad Award | Study abroad award to be determined by department or specialist. Must be UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center participating in a UGA study abroad program through the Office of International Education. | Spring | Variable |