Georgia Southern University Scholarships (2025–2026)

What This Page Covers:

Tuition, housing, and what families actually pay on average
Automatic merit ranges and who typically qualifies
Competitive and hidden-gem scholarships worth a look
Honors perks and how to stack awards the smart way

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re the first in your family to navigate it. Georgia Southern University keeps costs lower than many big universities, but there are still important details to understand. This guide breaks down scholarships, aid options, and hidden savings so families know what’s really available. Don’t forget to also check the Georgia state aid guide for programs like HOPE and Zell Miller that stack with GSU scholarships.

💰 Cost of Attendance at Georgia Southern University

Category (2025–2026 est.)	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition & Mandatory Fees (full-time)	$7,144	$21,784
Housing & Meals (on-campus average)	$11,492	$11,492
Books & Supplies	$1,216	$1,216
Transportation (standard allowance)	$4,002	$4,002
Personal/Misc.	$4,174	$4,174
Total (before aid)	$28,028	$42,668

Assumptions: Full-time undergraduate (≈12–15 credits/term). Housing & meals reflect a typical on-campus plan. Books, transportation, and personal costs are standard allowances used for financial aid budgeting. Figures round to the nearest dollar.

Average Federal Net Price (latest available): ~$16,377/year.
That’s what families actually paid after grants/scholarships — no loans — based on federal reporting.

Special Tuition Programs — Big Savings for Out-of-State Students

Georgia Southern University participates in the Academic Common Market (ACM), run by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).

ACM (Graduate Only): Limited to specific graduate-level programs. Lets residents of participating states pay the in-state rate if the program isn’t offered back home. Requires state certification.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver (Undergraduate Merit): While not a cash award, this is a major scholarship opportunity. Non-Georgia residents with at least a 3.6 high school GPA are eligible to be considered for a waiver of all or part of the out-of-state portion of tuition. This can save families over $14,000 per year.
Border State Waiver (Undergraduates): Students from Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee automatically qualify to pay in-state tuition rates at Georgia Southern. No separate application is required once residency is verified.

Who qualifies for these waivers?
For ACM: graduate students in eligible programs from participating states (must be certified by your state ACM coordinator).
For the Out-of-State Tuition Waiver: strong academic nonresident freshmen (≈3.6+ GPA).

How much can it save?
ACM: drops graduate tuition to the in-state rate, often saving $14,000+ annually.
OOS Waiver: reduces or eliminates the out-of-state tuition differential, also worth $14,000+ per year.

Is it automatic or application-based?
ACM: Application-based — must be certified by your home state.
OOS Waiver: Merit-based consideration through admissions; no separate application, but meeting the GPA threshold is required for review.

✅ Automatic Merit Scholarships

Georgia Southern awards several levels of admission-based scholarships to high-achieving freshmen. These are tied directly to high school GPA and standardized test scores. Students are automatically considered when they apply by the priority deadline—no separate scholarship application is required.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?
Second Century Scholarship	$3,000/year (4 years)	3.8 College Prep GPA and 1350 SAT or 30 ACT	No	Yes (maintain 3.0 GPA, full-time)	Top-tier applicants with both very strong GPA and test scores; limited group but clear-cut criteria.
GSU Excellence Scholarship	$1,000/year (4 years)	3.6 College Prep GPA and 1200 SAT or 27 ACT	No	Yes (maintain 3.0 GPA, full-time)	Strong academic applicants just below the top tier; many non-Honors admits land here.
Freshman Academic Scholarships	$1,500 – $4,000/year	3.2–3.5+ GPA; ACT 23+/SAT 1130+; award increases with stronger profile.	No	Yes	Solid students in the top quarter of their high school class with above-average test scores.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver (Merit)	Waives $14,000+ of nonresident tuition	3.6+ GPA; non-Georgia resident; strong academics	No (automatic)	Yes	Competitive out-of-state applicants who clear the GPA cutoff; most impactful award for nonresidents.

Note: GPA/test score cutoffs are exact when published (e.g., Second Century, GSU Excellence). For others, GPA and test ranges are approximate, based on past awards and published profiles. Awards are renewable with full-time enrollment and a 3.0 GPA. Actual funding levels may vary year to year.

Do I need to submit a separate application?
No. All of these automatic merit scholarships are tied to your admission application. Just apply by the scholarship priority deadline to be considered.

Are test scores required?
For named tiers like Second Century and GSU Excellence, specific SAT/ACT minimums are required. Submitting strong scores can also increase award amounts on other admission-based tiers, even if you’re eligible to apply test-optional for admission.

Does Georgia Southern superscore?
Yes. Georgia Southern reviews your highest subtest scores across all test dates you send (superscoring) to evaluate your application. You can submit new scores later, and they’ll reassess using your best section results. (Note: they do not combine SAT and ACT together.)

Can these scholarships stack with other aid?
Yes, most admission-based awards can stack with state programs like HOPE and Zell Miller. The Out-of-State Tuition Waiver generally cannot stack with other nonresident tuition discounts, but it can combine with HOPE/Zell where applicable.

🏆 Competitive Scholarships

These selective awards go beyond automatic merit. They require an extra application and, for top awards, interviews at events like the Southern Scholars Showcase or Scholars’ Day. Deadlines are firm—most require materials submitted by February 1.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility & What Makes it Competitive	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?
President’s Scholarship	$1,500 – $4,000 per year	Requires 3.2 GPA and either 1200 SAT or 27 ACT. Separate application through the MyScholarships portal. Finalists interview at Southern Scholars Showcase or Scholars’ Day.	Yes — separate application (deadline Feb 1)	Yes — renewable (maintain GPA and full-time enrollment)	High-achieving students with strong academics and leadership/service records who also perform well in the interview stage.
Southern Leaders Scholarship	$1,000 (one-time)	Incoming freshmen with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated leadership & community service. Limited number awarded each year. Requires essays/portfolio review.	Yes — leadership application (via portal)	No — one-time	Students with strong service and leadership credentials who stand out in their application essays.
International Merit Scholarship (University-level)	≈ $13,000/year (waives out-of-state fee); up to 4 years freshman / 2 years transfer	For new F-1 international freshmen/transfers beginning in fall; competitive essay; limited awards; admission required first.	Yes — separate International Merit app; decisions by ~Apr 1	Yes — GPA ≥ 2.5; continuous full-time enrollment	International students with strong grades, need, and campus/service commitment.

How do I apply?
First apply for admission to Georgia Southern. Once admitted, use your student ID to log into the MyScholarships portal, complete the general app, and submit required materials by February 1.

Is there an interview?
For the President’s Scholarship, yes. Finalists are invited to interview at Southern Scholars Showcase or Scholars’ Day, and that interview is part of the decision.

What profile usually wins?
President’s Scholars typically exceed the minimums (GPA 3.5+, higher test scores) and show leadership and service. Southern Leaders recipients demonstrate consistent leadership in clubs, school government, service, or athletics.

Can these stack with other aid?
Yes. Both can combine with HOPE, Zell Miller, and automatic merit awards, up to cost-of-attendance caps.

💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships

Beyond the big-name merit awards, Georgia Southern has a number of “hidden gems” that reward service, identity, or special involvement. These don’t always appear on the main admissions page, but they can make a real difference when stacked with HOPE, Zell Miller, or automatic merit.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?
Army ROTC Scholarships	Full tuition & fees or room & board allowance; monthly stipend ($420)	Students who contract with the U.S. Army ROTC program; meet fitness, GPA, and service requirements	Yes — Army ROTC application/board	Yes — maintain contract standards	Students serious about commissioning as Army officers who meet fitness and academic standards
Air Force ROTC Scholarships	Covers up to full tuition; book allowance; monthly stipend	Students enrolled in AFROTC at Georgia Southern; strong academics and fitness required	Yes — AFROTC application	Yes — with continued enrollment/fitness	STEM majors and leaders interested in Air Force officer careers
Georgia Southern Study Abroad Scholarships	$500 – $1,500 (varies by program)	Students participating in approved GSU study abroad trips	Yes — study abroad office app	No — one-time	Students planning short-term or semester-long study abroad who complete application essays
First-Generation and Diversity Scholarships	$500 – $2,000 (varies)	First-generation, underrepresented minority, or financially disadvantaged students; based on need and service	Yes — via MyScholarships portal	Some are renewable	First-gen students with solid academics and a compelling personal story of persistence
College & Departmental Awards	$250 – $2,500 (varies)	Business, Nursing, Engineering, Education, and other departments; criteria set by donors	Yes — via MyScholarships portal or department	Some are renewable	Majors with GPA ≥ 3.0 who apply early and connect with faculty sponsors

Are these automatic?
No. Most hidden gem scholarships require a separate application—through the MyScholarships portal, a department, or the ROTC/study abroad office.

Can they stack with HOPE, Zell, or merit aid?
Yes. These awards are usually stackable, although some donor scholarships may cap total aid at tuition and fees.

What’s the best strategy to find them?
Complete the MyScholarships general app, check your department’s website, and meet early with ROTC or study abroad advisors if those apply to you.

Are amounts guaranteed?
No. Most are competitive and vary year to year depending on funding and applicant pool. Applying early improves your chances.

⭐ College Specialties

Georgia Southern blends hands-on learning with real-world problem solving. From public health that serves rural communities to engineering that builds Georgia’s manufacturing backbone and a logistics pipeline tied to the Port of Savannah, Eagles learn by doing—and graduate with momentum. (Research status: Carnegie R2 — High research activity.)

Top Program — Sport Management
Georgia Southern’s sport management programs have earned national recognition, including a #1 ranking from Intelligent.com (undergraduate and master’s lists). It’s a flagship strength with deep industry ties and COSMA accreditation.
Sources: Intelligent.com rankings; GS Newsroom recap of national program recognitions.

Manufacturing Engineering (BS) — Only ABET-accredited undergraduate manufacturing engineering program in Georgia; intensive labs in automation, robotics, additive manufacturing.
Sources: Department & ABET accreditation pages.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Parker College) — Consistently top-25 in North America for both undergraduate teaching and empirical research (SCM Journal List metrics).
Sources: Parker College news (Aug 30, 2024); GS Newsroom (prior top-15/25 placements).
Public Health (Jiann-Ping Hsu College) — CEPH-accredited; U.S. News lists the MPH among ranked programs; mission focus on rural/underserved populations; offers MPH and DrPH.
Sources: JPHCOPH accreditation pages; U.S. News notes via GS Points of Pride; program pages.
Army ROTC — Eagle Battalion — Nationally recognized unit; multiple MacArthur Awards historically; strong nurse officer pipeline in 6th Brigade.
Sources: GS Newsroom (MacArthur Award); Eagle Battalion overview.

🎖️ Honors College

The University Honors College at Georgia Southern offers high-achieving students a tight-knit academic experience with small classes, faculty mentors, and priority perks. Admission requires a separate application (deadline: January 15; final deadline: April 15) and may include an interview.

What a Typical Honors Student Looks Like
Minimum GPA: 3.7 (College Prep curriculum only). Minimum scores: SAT ≥ 1200 or ACT ≥ 25. Plus strong writing, leadership, and service.

Honors Perks that Matter

Priority registration and smaller, seminar-style classes
Honors housing options and close faculty mentorship
Structured undergraduate research paths, including thesis options
Scholarships tied directly to Honors admission (below)

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility & What Makes it Competitive	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?
The Goel Scholarship	Full ride (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, textbooks)	First-generation; GA or border-state resident; demonstrated financial need; interview required	Yes — Honors app + Scholars’ Day interview	Yes — up to 8 semesters	Low-income, first-gen students with stellar academics and personal drive
1906 Scholarship – Full Tuition	Full tuition (up to 8 semesters)	Honors applicants selected for full-tuition; interview at Scholars’ Day required	Yes — Honors app	Yes — up to 8 semesters	Outstanding Honors admits with academic and interview excellence
Honors College Half-Tuition Scholarship	Half tuition (up to 8 semesters)	Honors applicants; selected through competitive interview process	Yes — Honors app	Yes — up to 8 semesters	Honors admits with strong academic readiness and interview performance
Honors Global Scholars	$2,000/year (up to 4 semesters)	Honors applicants selected; program includes study abroad in Wexford, Ireland	Yes — Honors app	Yes — up to 4 semesters	Globally minded students with strong academics and cultural interest
Honors Savannah Scholars	$2,000/year (up to 4 semesters)	Honors applicants on Armstrong campus; curriculum tied to Savannah’s community	Yes — Honors app	Yes — up to 4 semesters	Students interested in place-based learning and Savannah’s local culture

Flagship Honors award volume: While Georgia Southern does not publish exact award counts, one student on the GSU subreddit shared that only 12 Honors scholarships (such as full-ride/1906) were awarded in a recent cycle.

Is Honors admission automatic?
No. You must submit a separate Honors application—including essays and recommendations—by the priority deadline to be considered for scholarships and Honors admission.

Does Honors add time to a degree?
No. Honors courses typically replace electives or core courses and can fit into a normal four-year graduation timeline.

How competitive are the scholarships?
Very competitive. As reported by an Honors student, only about 12 full-scholarship awards (Goel, 1906) were granted recently.

Can Honors scholarships stack with HOPE or Zell?
Yes. All Honors scholarships (except Goel, which is “last-dollar” for GA residents) can stack with state aid like HOPE and Zell Miller.

📎 Official Links

✅ Final Thoughts

Navigating scholarships at Georgia Southern doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. From automatic awards that reward strong grades and test scores, to competitive scholarships that look for leadership and service, there are real opportunities to lower the bill. Add in HOPE or Zell Miller, plus hidden gems like departmental aid or ROTC, and the cost can be far more manageable than the sticker price. If your student is a high achiever, the Honors College can open even more doors — with mentoring, research, and full-tuition awards for the top few.

Bottom line: there’s something here for families at every level. Use this guide as your starting point, then follow the official links to double-check deadlines and details. A little planning now can translate to thousands in savings later.

✅ Last updated: September 1, 2025

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separate application and interview by invitation.”, “applicationStartDate”: “2025-10-01”, “applicationDeadline”: “2026-02-01”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#competitive-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Southern Leaders Scholarship”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A one-time $1,000 scholarship for incoming freshmen with a demonstrated history of leadership and community service.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “value”: 1000 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “3.0+ GPA and demonstrated leadership; separate application and interview.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#competitive-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “International Merit Scholarship”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A competitive scholarship that waives a significant portion of the out-of-state fee for new F-1 international freshmen.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “value”: 13000 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “For new F-1 international freshmen/transfers beginning in the fall.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#competitive-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “The Goel Scholarship”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A full-ride scholarship for first-generation, low-income students from Georgia or a bordering state.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “description”: “Covers tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, and textbooks.” }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “First-generation, GA or border-state resident, and demonstrated financial need.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#honors-college” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “1906 Scholarship”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A competitive full-tuition scholarship for Honors College applicants.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “description”: “Covers full tuition.” }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Honors applicant; interview required at Scholars’ Day.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#honors-college” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Honors College Half-Tuition Scholarship”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A half-tuition scholarship for up to eight semesters for Honors College applicants.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “description”: “Covers half tuition.” }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Honors applicant; selected through competitive interview process.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#honors-college” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Honors Global Scholars Program”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A program for students with an interest in global learning, including a study abroad experience and scholarship funding.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “value”: 2000 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Honors applicant.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#honors-college” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Honors Savannah Scholars Program”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “A program for students on the Armstrong Campus that includes scholarships and a curriculum tied to the city of Savannah.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “value”: 2000 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Honors applicant on Armstrong campus.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#honors-college” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Army ROTC Scholarships”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “Scholarships that can cover full tuition and fees or room and board, along with a monthly stipend for students who join the Army ROTC program.”, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Students who contract with the U.S. Army ROTC program; meet fitness, GPA, and service requirements.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#hidden-gem-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Air Force ROTC Scholarships”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “Scholarships covering tuition, books, and a monthly stipend for students in the Air Force ROTC program.”, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Students enrolled in AFROTC at Georgia Southern; strong academics and fitness required.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#hidden-gem-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “Georgia Southern Study Abroad Scholarships”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 for students participating in approved study abroad trips.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “minValue”: 500, “maxValue”: 1500 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Students participating in approved GSU study abroad trips.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#hidden-gem-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “First-Generation and Diversity Scholarships”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “Scholarships for first-generation, underrepresented minority, or financially disadvantaged students.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “minValue”: 500, “maxValue”: 2000 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “First-generation, underrepresented minority, or financially disadvantaged.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#hidden-gem-scholarships” }, { “@type”: “Scholarship”, “name”: “College & Departmental Awards”, “provider”: { “@id”: “https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/#institution” }, “description”: “Scholarships offered by specific departments like Business, Nursing, and Engineering, with criteria set by donors.”, “award”: { “@type”: “MonetaryAmount”, “currency”: “USD”, “minValue”: 250, “maxValue”: 2500 }, “eligibilityRequirements”: “Majors with GPA ≥ 3.0 who apply early.”, “url”: “https://collegereadyparent.org/georgia-southern-university-scholarships/#hidden-gem-scholarships” } ] }