Scholarship Program

The GTFWC Scholarship Program is pleased to award scholarships to deserving  undergraduates who have a parent or guardian employed by Georgia Tech – the children of our Georgia Tech “family.”

To date,168 scholarships have been awarded–totaling $156,000 over 28 years!

For the academic year Fall 2019- Spring 2020 , up to six scholarships of $2,000 each will once again be awarded. The scholarship funds will be transferred to the Office of Financial Aid for disbursement to recipients for their expenses: tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board.

Guidelines for Selection of Recipients:
1. The Scholarship Committee will award $2,000 scholarships for up to six qualified students 2019-20 academic year. Applicants must be a current Georgia Tech undergraduate student and have completed at least one full semester at Tech.

2. The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a permanent employee of Georgia Tech or an organization recognized as an affiliated organization by the Office of the General Counsel.

3. The applicant must complete and sign the online application form.

4. There is no minimum GPA to apply. The applicant must submit an official Georgia Tech transcript (electronic OR paper). Official electronic transcripts must be issued directly to the Scholarship Chair from the Registrar’s Office; forwarded transcripts will not be accepted. Official paper transcripts must be in the original, sealed envelope from the Registrar’s Office; opened or photocopied transcripts will not be accepted.

5. Applicants must write a three-paragraph essay (1-2 pages total) that describes the following: their academic studies and plans for the future, their interests and activities in the Georgia Tech community and beyond, and why financial assistance is important to them.

To apply please click here!

Questions?  Contact the GTFWC Scholarship Chair, Brenda "B" Woods, Director of Research and Assessment for Student Life, brenda.woods@studentlife.gatech.edu.