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Scholarships

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The College of Coastal Georgia Foundation provides a variety of scholarships for students based on varied criteria. Over 40 different scholarships are awarded through the Foundation. Awards are based upon varied criteria and many do not require a specific grade point average or program of study.

To be considered for Foundation scholarship, you must complete a College of Coastal Georgia Foundation Scholarship Application. Only one scholarship application is needed to apply for all of the Foundation scholarships. Foundation scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s scholarship score (a combination of grade point average and scholarship essay score) along with any other specific scholarship requirements. Completed applications should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Preference is given to students who apply before the priority deadline.

Below is a listing of CCGA Foundation Scholarships.

Bertha S. Galin Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic ability. Student must enroll
full time and make satisfactory academic progress.

Brunswick Rotary Club Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student with academic ability. Student must make
satisfactory academic progress.

Camden Sheriff’s Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an ‘at risk youth’ or financially needy, criminal justice major, who must
agree to work in law enforcement or criminal justice post for a period of time equal
to the length of the award, and maintain a gpa of 2.5. Preference given to Camden
or adjacent county residents.

Carley Zell Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing. Student must make
satisfactory academic progress.

Charles E. Whittle Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a high school graduate in top 25% of class. Student must have average
or better SAT scores and be enrolled in a Vocational/Technical Program. Student
must maintain minimum 2.5 GPA and attend full time.

Charles Wesley Wells Endowment Scholarships
Two scholarships awarded to students having graduated from high school in the top
25% of their class with minimum SAT scores of 850. Students must enroll in transfer
degree programs and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

College of Coastal Georgia Foundation Leadership Scholarships
Awarded to selected staff members in Student Government. Determination made by
Coordinator of Student Life.

College of Coastal Georgia Presidential Scholars Program
Eight (8) scholarships funded by the College of Coastal Georgia Foundation, Inc.,
and awarded to degree-seeking non-traditional students.

College of Coastal Georgia Publications Scholarships
Awarded to selected members of staff for the literary magazine, Seaswells, and the
newspaper, Mariners' Log. Determination made by Faculty Advisor.

Dr. Christine E. Ejlali Scholarship
Given in memory of Dr. Christine E. Ejlali, this scholarship is awarded to two
Teacher Education majors yearly to help these students pursue their dreams in the
field of education. Dr. Ejlali’s thirty years of educational experience included service
as an elementary and middle school teacher in Johnson City, Tennessee; a consultant
with the Tennessee Department of Education; Assistant Superintendent in
Washington County, Tennessee; and Superintendent of schools in McIntosh County,
Georgia.

Dunn Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to student with SAT scores of 850 or above and a high school GPA of 3.0
or above. Student must enroll full time and maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible.

Earl C. and Julia West Horton Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing. Student must make
satisfactory academic progress.

Elizabeth & Steve Szwast Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a degree-seeking student with financial need.

Elma D. Rozier Endowment Scholarship
Open to a student with high moral character and demonstrated financial need.
Student must enroll full-time and make satisfactory academic progress.

Floy Sheffield Miley Scholarship
Awarded to a Camden County resident in good academic standing. Only students attending the Camden Center may be considered.

George M. Weinstein Endowment Scholarship
Given in memory of George M. Weinstein of Wayne County. Awarded to a Wayne
county student based on academic achievement and financial need.

Gladdin Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing. Student must make
satisfactory academic progress.

Glenn Stauffer Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student in good academic standing. Student must make
satisfactory academic progress.

Glynn County Farm Bureau, Inc., Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to a student whose immediate family holds a bona fide
membership in the Glynn County Farm Bureau, Inc.

Golden Isles Chaine des Rotisseurs
Limited to a student in the Hospitality/Culinary Arts Program.

Golden Isles Maritime Club Scholarship
General scholarship awarded to a CCGA student.

Henry & Julia Rose Endowment Scholarship
Given in Memory of Henry and Julia Rose. There are no restrictions on this award.

Henry & Julia Rose Endowments Nursing Scholarship
Given in memory of Henry and Julia Rose. Limited to Nursing students.

I. M. Aiken Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student with citizenship awards, good academic
achievement, and leadership abilities.

Irene J. Wells Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a student having graduated from high school in the top 25% of his/her
class with minimum SAT scores of 850. Student must enroll full time in a transfer
program and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

James Ogden Scholarship
Scholarship given in memory of former welding instructor, James Ogden. Awarded
to a Business/Industry student with financial need. Welding student only.

Jekyll Island Gardening Club Scholarship
Two scholarships awarded to students with academic achievement and leadership
abilities. Student must live on Jekyll Island. The Jekyll Island Garden Club chooses
recipient.

Joseph and Minnie G. Borchardt Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement, leadership abilities, and
high moral character. Recipient should rank among the top one-third of class and
have financial need.

J. Roy Duggan Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a King and Prince Seafood Corporation employee, employee's
dependent, or other worthy student based on academic achievement and need.

J. R. Duggan Scholarship
Awarded to a King and Prince Seafood Corporation employee, employee's
dependent, or other worthy student based on academic achievement and need.

Judith A. Bodolay Scholarship
Given in memory of Judith A. Bodolay. This scholarship is awarded to a student who was raised in, an is currently a resident of the Dixville area of Brunswick. The student must have a desire to learn and achieve to make a difference in the world.

Mary Kelly Moffitt Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate of Brunswick High School, preferably one who is pursuing a
degree in a science field. Student must make satisfactory academic progress.

Mary Taylor Payne Memorial Scholarship for Nursing
Awarded in memory of Mary Taylor Payne. Awarded to a Sophomore nontraditional
nursing student from Glynn County.

Maryjane Austin Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a freshman or sophomore pursuing a performing or fine arts major.
Student must have minimum SAT score of 1000 or B average and be approved by the
Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Maude Davis Daniel Memorial Scholarship
Maude Davis Daniels lived most of her life as a resident of Brunswick and the Golden Isles. Maude was a woman of great courage and unwavering in love for her family and God. As a child of the Depression, Maude never had the opportunity to attend college but she believed in education, specifically, in the education of young African American women. Maude delighted in seeing young women thrive and she always had an encouraging word imploring young women to strive for the highest heights. This scholarship is in honor of a woman who lived life to the fullest, who gave of herself unselfishly and who delighted in seeing young people thrive.

McDonald’s/Boozer Enterprises Scholarship
Awarded to employees who are enrolled at CCGA. Family members of employees may also be eligible. Individuals not employed by McDonald’s may also be considered.

Non-Traditional Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to graduates from Glynn Academy, Brunswick High,
and Glynn County Night School. Students must be average or better academically,
be environmentally conscious, and show civic pride in the community.

Patsy Brown Bledsoe Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a deserving student with academic ability. Must have a sufficient GPA
to make satisfactory academic progress. First priority is given to Medical Laboratory
Technology majors.

Pilot Club of Brunswick Scholarship
Awarded to female student over 25 years of age. Must maintain a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have financial need.

Rev. L. E. Williams Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a student in a vocational/technical program or nursing program. Student
must enroll at least half time and make satisfactory academic progress.

Robert B. and Annabell D. Atwood Scholarship
Given by Wanda Atwood Hunter in memory of her parents. Awarded to a deserving
student making satisfactory academic progress.

Rosalie Gormly Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore student with a B average. A student pursuing a math major
is preferred, but a science major will be considered.

Sea Island Garden Group Scholarship
Awarded to a local student with academic promise Student must attend full time and
make satisfactory academic progress.

Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship
Awarded to a student for study in the field of medicine. Student must have scholastic
ability and maintain satisfactory GPA. Student must be willing to work at Southeast
Georgia Regional Medical Center for two years upon graduation.

St. Simons Club Centennial Scholarship
Awarded to a female who resides in Glynn County. Student must have a minimum
grade point average of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Terrill Thomas Endowment Scholarships
Ten (10) scholarships awarded to students with minimum SAT scores of 850 and
minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Student must enroll full time and maintain 3.0
GPA to remain eligible.

Whorton-Dowley-Boswell Endowment Scholarship
Awarded to a College of Coastal Georgia student with demonstrated financial need.
Student must be enrolled in 10 hours per semester and make satisfactory academic
progress.