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Scholarships for High School Seniors

Georgia United Foundation supports continuing education by offering scholarships for high school seniors planning to attend college or technical school. To apply, student or their parent/guardian must be a Georgia United Credit Union member and submit a short video explaining how they will use their education to impact their community.

Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Winners

We are thrilled to announce the exceptional individuals who emerged as the 2025 high school scholarship winners! At the heart of this initiative is a commitment to transforming lives, and this year's recipients, exemplify the incredible impact of educational support. These outstanding students are not just recipients of financial aid; they are ambassadors of potential, representing the bright future that lies ahead.

We’re honored to play a role in their journeys and can’t wait to see the incredible things they’ll accomplish—not just in their schools, but in the communities they’ll help shape for the better.

 

$17,500 AWARDED TO SIX HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Vernon E. Carne Scholarship - $5,000

Amani Lynch - Lithonia High School

Geraldine Tilson Scholarship - $2,500

Victor Kirkland - Newton High School

Polly Hinde Scholarship - $2,500

 Abigail Wright - Dawson County High School

Dorothy Dunsenberry Pirkle Scholarship - $2,500

Reagan Burton - West Forsyth High School

T. Randall Dennis Scholarship - $2,500

Amelia French - Ola High School

Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship - $2,500

Elizabeth Asamoah - Grayson High School

Check back in December for information on applying for 2026 scholarships

 

While the application period for our scholarship competition is closed for 2025, you can get a jump start by making sure you or your child are eligible for next year. Applicants (or their parents/guardians) must have an active Georgia United Savings Account in good standing for at least six months when the application is submitted to be considered for a scholarship. If you do not have an account, open a Georgia United account today!

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

A total of over $75,000 in scholarships will be awarded in 2025 to students at various stages in their educational journeys. If you are curious, take a peek at the other scholarships we will award in 2025: scholarships for educators pursuing an advanced degree and scholarships for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program

Georgia United Foundation also awards scholarships to members of the community through local schools and organizations.

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Pathway
  • Clarke County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Pathway
Receiving this scholarship is an honor and a significant milestone in my academic and personal journey. It allows me to focus wholeheartedly on my studies and pursue my passions without constraint. This support not only affirms my hard work and dedication but also inspires me to strive for excellence and give back to my community.
- Rafael P, Scholarship Recipient 2024
I'm truly thankful for the Vernon Carne Scholarship from Georgia United as I attend North Carolina A and T University. I appreciate the investment you've made in me, and I'll be sure to come back and reinvest in my community.
- Isaiah F, Scholarship Recipient 2023
Thank you so much for awarding me this scholarship! I will be able to confidently complete this semester which will build a strong foundation for me to finish my program and graduate from Athens Technical College.
- Gabrielle, Scholarship Recipient 2022
Success is not about what you accomplish in life, it is about what you inspire others to do. With the Vernon E. Carne Scholarship, I plan to attend the University of Michigan and apply the award towards my tuition. Upon graduation, my ultimate goal is to create a Youth Orchestra that would target 'at risk' youth as performers in my community. Music matters in our community.
- Caleb M., Scholarship Recipient 2020
Thanks to my Georgia United scholarship, I’m not only gaining academic knowledge from my classes at Mercer, I’m gaining insight into who I am and who I’ll be. My scholarship funds enabled me to complete a summer leadership development training in Maine which were the most rewarding and life-changing eight days of my life. My Georgia United scholarship is helping me learn exactly how I will change the world. I am eternally grateful for the confidence that the board showed in me last Spring.
- Amelia W., Scholarship Recipient 2019