Who Can Apply:
- Academic achievement can be a key ingredient for long-term success, teaching students how to study, work hard, and persevere in the face of challenges.
- Embracing this work ethic and determined attitude pays off not just in school but also in the world beyond, helping students to perform well in their future professions and in all of their endeavors. Regardless of the field one is drawn to, a drive to succeed is always useful in opening up new doors, securing promotions, and leading an impactful life.
- This scholarship seeks to support high-achieving students who are preparing to leave high school and pursue their college studies.
- Any high school student in Georgia who is a U.S. citizen with at least a 2.75 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Submission: Discuss how the unique educational challenges and economic conditions of Georgia have influenced your goals, resilience, and motivation to pursue higher education. Reflect on the realities of attending school in an economically limited community, and explain how these experiences have shaped your commitment to academic success, community leadership, and long‑term career aspirations.
Deadline: April 22, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/burke-brown-scholarship/
