Incoming freshmen who are accepted into Georgia Southern University and have submitted an Honors College application by the priority application deadline of January 15 will be considered for an invitation to interview at our exclusive Honors Scholars’ Day event. This event will be held on two different campuses: February 13, 2026 (Armstrong Campus) or February 20, 2026 (Statesboro Campus). If selected to interview, a formal invitation with details will be communicated to the applicants, and from these interviews, scholarship recipients will be chosen.
Approximately 20% of Honors College students receive scholarships directly from the College, with many more receiving awards from other University entities. All tuition-based scholarships align with University System of Georgia approved tuition and fees.
**Please note: All Honors College scholarships can be added to the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship to help cover other costs of attending the University. Recipients retain their honors scholarship(s) as long as they remain in good standing with the Honors College.
The Honors College offers the following scholarships to a select number of incoming freshmen applicants:
The Goel Scholarship
The Goel Scholarship is a unique opportunity within the Honors College at Georgia Southern University for students to receive a full-ride scholarship to support the student’s college education and at the same time receive mentorship to ensure success during and after college. This scholarship covers 100% of tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks, meal plan, and housing for up to eight semesters. Recipients must be first generation college students, have demonstrated financial need, and be a resident of Georgia or a border state of Georgia (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee).
Honors Cohort Scholarships
Honors Global Scholars
The Honors Global Scholars is a cohort program designed for students who want to develop their global competencies. Students participate in a curated program of globally themed courses and an intensive study abroad program at Georgia Southern University’s campus in Wexford, Ireland.
Honors Savannah Scholars
The Honors Savannah Scholars is a cohort program designed for students on the Armstrong campus in Savannah who want to delve into Savannah’s history, economy and culture through coursework and active engagement with community partners.
Other Featured Honors Scholarships
1906 Scholars – Full Tuition
The 1906 Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for up to eight semesters.
The Honors College Scholarship
The Honors College Scholarship is a half-tuition scholarship for up to eight semesters.
Gulfstream Engineering Scholarship
The Gulfstream Engineering Scholarship is a $1,500 annual scholarship for up to eight semesters for students majoring in any of the engineering fields offered in the College of Engineering and Computing.
Parker Business Scholarship
The Parker Business Scholarship is a $3,000 annual scholarship for up to eight semesters for students in any major offered in the Parker College of Business.
Margaret Elizabeth and Cullen Bernice Sapp Memorial Scholarship
The Sapp Memorial Scholarship is a $3,000 annual scholarship for up to eight semesters for students in any major offered by the College of Education.
Ruffin Humanities Scholarship
The Ruffin Humanities Scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters and carries an award equivalent to tuition, mandatory fees, and a textbook allowance. To be eligible, students must major in history, English, philosophy, or a foreign language.