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 2012-2013 scholarships is April 30, 2012
| Scholarship/Award | Eligibility | Application Deadline | Amount | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship | UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center Georgia Resident 2.5 GPA Must have completed two semesters |
04/30/12 | Variable | Application |
| Margaret Towson Scholarship | Visually Impaired student 2.5 GPA Must have completed two semesters |
04/30/12 | $1000 | Application |
| Lauren Melissa Kelly Award | Hardship award to be determined by department or coordinator Must be registered with the Disability Resource Center |
04/30/12 | ||
| Joe Coile Memorial Award | UGA Student registered with the Disability Resource Center who demonstrates Coile's qualities of service, dedication, and character. | 04/30/12 | $1000 | Application |
| The Matthew Peddicord Memorial Award | UGA Student registered with the Disability Resource Center who has a health condition or disorder. | 04/30/12 | $1000 | Application |
| Choate Family Scholarship | UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center. Must demonstrate financial need 2.5 GPA |
04/30/12 | $2000.00 | Application |
| Weldon H. Johnson Access Abroad Award | Study abroad award to be determined by department or coordinator. Must be UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center participating in a UGA faculty-led study abroad program for resident credit. | 04/30/12 | Variable | Application |
| Carey Louis Davis Scholarship | UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center who has a learning disability. | 04/30/12 | $1000 | Application |