Student Newsroom
- REACH Georgia Updates for FY 2025
- Peach State Tour Returns Throughout September
- Valdosta Rotary Raffle Raises Scholarship Funds
- Training Opportunities
REACH Georgia Updates for FY 2025
Over a decade ago, REACH Georgia was launched to support promising Georgia students in their educational journey to ensure they graduate from high school and achieve postsecondary success.
This need-based mentoring and scholarship program was fortified through Governor Brian Kemp’s signing of House Bill 970. The legislation adjusts the funding structure for the scholarship, providing relief for participating districts by minimizing the local fundraising required.
“This measure will significantly impact the ability of our participating school systems to successfully administer their programs throughout the state,” said REACH Executive Director Justin Gargala. “The enhanced commitment of state appropriated funds will allow for those systems to devote more resources to supporting the eligibility of the students they select.”
Each year, scholars are selected as eighth graders to begin an educational commitment that includes support from academic coaches and mentors. This program concludes upon high school graduation where they may access up to $10,000 in scholarship funds while enrolled at an eligible college or university in Georgia.
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Learn more about how to get involved with the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program.
Peach State Tour Returns Throughout September
Augusta University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia have joined again for the 2024 Peach State Tour. These events are free and open to all students and their families, but space is limited. Check the Peach State Tour site for registration details.
There will also be virtual sessions via Zoom Webinars on consecutive Wednesdays - August 28, September 4 and September 13 - from 6 to 7 p.m. An Out-of-State virtual session is scheduled for September 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Students can learn more about the four schools in the University System of Georgia at these In-Person Sessions:
Suwanee– Tuesday, August 27: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Athens – Thursday, August 29: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Norcross– Tuesday, September 3: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Atlanta – Thursday, September 5: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Augusta – Thursday, September 5: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Dublin – Tuesday, September 10: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Savannah – Thursday, September 12: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Valdosta – Thursday, September 12: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Warner Robbins – Tuesday, September 17: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Griffin – Tuesday, September 17: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Albany – Thursday, September 19: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Douglas – Thursday, September 19: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Rome – Tuesday, September 24: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Columbus – Thursday, September 26: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mount Airy – Thursday, September 26: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Valdosta Rotary Raffle Raises Scholarship Funds
A raffle recently raised thousands of dollars for student success programs funded by the Rotary Club of Valdosta, an organization founded with 21 members over a century ago.
“Community partnerships such as this with the Valdosta Rotary Club have allowed Valdosta Early College Academy (VECA) to be consistently successful for the past 16 years,” said VECA principal Dr. C. Alex Alvarez to the Valdosta Daily Times. “During this time, our scholars have earned over 3,200 dual-enrollment college credits at Valdosta State University.”
Funds raised from the Rotary’s Green Egg Raffle also provided for the Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) which offers scholarships to international students, covering tuition, book allowance, meals, and residence hall costs for one year of study in Georgia colleges and universities.
“I am very passionate about these projects,” said Sandra D.S. Jones, who organized the raffle. “They allow me to give back to our community.”
To search for more community scholarships for college students from around the state, use our Scholarship Search and find our what you may be eligible for.
Training Opportunities
Remember, GSFC’s outreach staff is available year-round to conduct FREE training's, workshops and information sessions across the state of Georgia.
Over the last year, GSFC’s outreach team has incorporated online live webinars.
Topics include:
- State financial aid programs (HOPE, Dual Enrollment, etc.)
- SURFER/STARS
- Transcript Exchange
- FAFSA Completion
- GAfutures.org Overview
Visit the Outreach module to learn more about the GSFC’s outreach team what services are provided.
Contact your outreach representative to schedule your training, or contact our offices:
Phone: 770.724.9000 Toll Free: 800.505.GSFC
K -12 email: outreach@gsfc.org
Postsecondary email: SAS@gsfc.org