Scholarship Selection Process and Application

Macon State College Foundation awards scholarships to students with high academic promise who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Macon State College. Links to applications for individual scholarship available are below.

Macon State College Foundation Scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Round One: April 2, 2012

Round Two: May 31, 2012

Macon State College Foundation offers scholarships to students with high academic promise who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Macon State College. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria specified by the donors, which may include need, merit, GPA, age, major, hometown, or any combination. Descriptions of established scholarships are listed on the Macon State website at www.maconstate.edu/foundation/scholarships/estscholarships.aspx.

Submitting one application allows the applicant to be considered for all scholarships administered by the Foundation except for Presidential and Study Abroad Scholarships.

Scholarships are awarded in two separate rounds; however, most scholarships are awarded during Round One. Applicants not awarded a scholarship during the first round will automatically be considered in the second round without having to submit another application. All applicants will be notified no later than June 30.

Two scholarship reference forms are required for each applicant. Both references must be from educational professionals who are aware of the applicant’s academic achievement and potential and are not members of the applicant’s family. Applicants are responsible for ensuring completed reference forms are returned by the deadline.

• Macon State College Foundation 2012-13 Scholarship Application

Macon State College Foundation Presidential Scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 20, 2012

Note! Applications for this scholarship are accepted by invitation only. Please read below for details.

Each year, a select number of outstanding incoming freshmen receive Macon State College Foundation Presidential Scholarships, the College’s top academic award. With a total value of $20,000, the $5,000-per-year scholarship is renewable for up to three years, provided the student maintains a 3.25 GPA while attending full-time and making satisfactory progress towards graduation.

An invitation is required to apply for this scholarship. Qualified candidates are contacted by Macon State during their senior year of high school. To be considered, students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.50; a combined SAT score of 1200+ or equivalent ACT score of 26+; and currently be accepted for enrollment at Macon State College as a first-time, full-time freshman pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Macon State.

Two scholarship reference forms are required for each applicant. Both references must be from educational professionals who are aware of the applicant’s academic achievement and potential and are not members of the applicant’s family. Applicants are responsible for ensuring completed reference forms are returned by the deadline.

• Macon State College Foundation 2012-13 Presidential Scholarship Application