2025 Columbus Scholarships

Columbus residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Columbus residents is $43,239.00, and 15.6% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Columbus, GA more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

25.9% of Columbus residents have a college degree or higher, while 27.7% have a high school degree but no more and 12.6% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 33.7% have at least some college education, 16.0% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 9.9% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Columbus residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 13.6% of people living in Columbus, GA are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 16.6% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Columbus.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Columbus, GA residents?

There are 402 scholarships totaling $1,438,810.00 available to Columbus residents.

Are these scholarships available for Columbus high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Columbus can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Columbus?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Columbus can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Columbus

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Columbus

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Columbus

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Columbus

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Willis H. Carrier Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or a substantially equivalent program outside the United States, leading to a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree. Selection is based upon financial need, faculty recommendations, leadership ability, and potential service...

Deadline:

December 1

$10,000.00

ASHRAE Scholarship

Selection is based upon financial need, minimum 3.0 college GPA, faculty recommendations, leadership ability, and potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession. Applicant must be enrolled full time in an ABET-accredited program.

Deadline:

May 1

$3,000.00

Ty Cobb Scholarship

Applicant must be an undergraduate student who is a resident of Georgia who has demonstrated financial need and has completed a minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of academic credits with a minimum grade average of 'B.'

Deadline:

June 15

$3,000.00

Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship

Applicant must be a resident of Troup County, GA for at least two years. Applicant must be a graduate of (or scheduled graduation within six months) of an accredited high school with a scholastic standing in the upper quarter of their class.

Deadline:

February 15

$1,200.00

Dwight D. Gardner Scholarship

Applicant must be an active IIE member, be enrolled full time, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA. Selection is based upon scholastic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the profession, and financial need.

Deadline:

End of September

$2,000.00

Roger Guptill Scholarship

Applicant must be preparing for full-time church service

Deadline:

June 15

Keller Endowment Fund

Deadline:

June 15

TAPPI Technical Division Scholarship

Applicant must be pursuing an education in the paper and related industries.

Deadline:

February 15

$4,000.00

Atlanta Press Club Journalism Scholarship

Applicant must demonstrate interest in journalism, be attending a school in Georgia, and demonstrate financial need. Selection is also based upon academic performance. Two awards available for both broadcast and print journalism applicants.

Deadline:

February 28

$1,500.00

Kappa Epsilon - AFPE Fellowship

Applicant must have completed one term of advanced studies in the pharmaceutical sciences, be a member in good financial standing of Kappa Epsilon, and be working toward a pharmacy M.S., a Ph.D., or a Pharm.D. (having previously earned a pharmacy B.S.). Financial need is considered.

Deadline:

February 1

Gilbreth Memorial Fellowship

Deadline:

November 15

GPEF Scholarship

Applicant must be a Georgia resident and attend a state school in Georgia.

Deadline:

February 1

$1,500.00

United Parcel Services Scholarship for Female Students

Applicant must be a woman, an active IIE member, be enrolled full time, and have a minimum 3.4 GPA. Selection is based upon scholastic ability, character, leadership, potential service to the profession, and financial need.

Deadline:

November 15

$4,000.00