Scholarships and Awards available to Students with Disabilities
To be eligible for awards and scholarships through the Disability Resource Center, you must be a UGA student, registered with the DRC, and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Additional eligibility requirements are listed below. To apply for the awards and scholarships, complete the Application. The application deadline for all scholarships is April 30, 2013.
| Scholarship/Award | Eligibility Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Louis Davis Scholarship | Preference given to a student with a learning disability | $1000 |
| Choate Family Scholarship | Demonstrate a financial need | $2000 |
| Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship | Georgia Resident Complete two semesters Preference given to a student with a physical disability |
Variable |
| Hamilton Family Scholarship | Preference given to students with narcolepsy or other neurological disorders | Variable |
| Joe Coile Memorial Award | Demonstrate qualities of service, dedication and character | $1000 |
| John and Frances Mangan Family Scholarship | Preference given to a student with a learning disablilty | Variable |
| Margaret Ann Towson Scholarship | Preference given to a student with a visual impairment Have completed two semesters |
$1000 |
| Matthew Peddicord Memorial Scholarship | Preference given to a student with a chronic illness | $1000 |
| Michael E. Merriman and Memorial Scholarship | Preference given to a student with a learning disability | Variable |
| Weldon H. Johnson Access Abroad Award | Participating in a UGA faculty led study abroud program for residential credit | Variable |
The following award is given to a UGA student registered with the Disability Resource Center based on a nomination from their Disability Service Coordinator.
| Lauren Melissa Kelly Award | Preference given to student with cystic fibrosis | Variable |
For additional information, contact the Disability Resource Center at (706) 542-8719 or dsinfo@uga.edu