The 2025 Georgia Scholar Program application window will open from January 8-March 1. Georgia public- or private-school seniors may apply provided they meet all criteria outlined by the Georgia Scholar Program.

Through the Georgia Scholar program, GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a diploma seal for his or her diploma, and, new this year, a graduation cord. Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Application: 2025 Georgia Scholar Application

Verification Forms: Click Here

Student Application Guidance: Click Here

Georgia Scholar Webpage: Click Here

If you are not the designated contact person for the Georgia Scholar program, kindly ensure the appropriate coordinator completes the Excellence Recognition Program coordinator contact form to join our listserv HERE.

With gratitude, 

Arlecia Brooks

Excellence Recognitions Specialist

Office of Communications

Cell Phone: 678.206.8158

Arlecia.Brooks@doe.k12.ga.us

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Georgia Department of Education

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The local scholarship is for current seniors only and is due to Mrs. Ehman by Friday January 10 at 3pm.  You can either submit a completed paper copy to her, or you can email her your completed copy at macey.ehman@murray.k12.ga.us

**Please do not staple your papers together. Use a paper clip instead. 

**Please type your information so that it is easier to read. Applications in pencil or even pen often do not scan well. 

**Make sure that you put any major that you're interested in or might possibly major in, even if you are undecided. This helps the MCHS scholarship committee when passing along local scholarships to outside scholarship committees who want to see applications of specific majors (i.e. Education, Business, etc).

**The local scholarship packet is for EVERY senior - not just those seniors who are college bound. There are MANY scholarships for students who are going into the trades and even some for students going into the military and workforce. When in doubt, fill it out!

**Make sure to also include copies of your acceptance letters, military enlistment paperwork, job offers, etc. 

Seniors, your counselor will begin holding senior meetings in October. Please review this Senior Meeting Packet prior to your senior meeting. We will continuously update this folder all year with pertinent information! Your counselor will email you regarding your senior meeting date and time, and it will be based on your electives.