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Scholarships for High School Seniors

Georgia United Foundation supports continuing education through funding numerous scholarship programs for high school seniors planning to attend college or technical school.

Scholarship Applications Under Review

For years, Georgia United Foundation has offered annual scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend college or technical school. Named for the credit union's founder and notable board members, Georgia United Foundation offers an opportunity for high school seniors to showcase their scholastic achievements and creativity through a video competition. This year a total of $17,500 will be awarded to six students.

We are currently reviewing applications for our high school scholarship opportunities. Scholarship recipients will be notified and announced in March. Stay tuned. 

In the meantime, check out the scholarships we will be awarding in 2025 below.

Vernon E. Carne Scholarship

The scholarship honors Georgia United Credit Union’s original founder and long-time board member. One scholarship is awarded annually for $5,000.

Geraldine Tilson Scholarship

The scholarship celebrates Georgia United's pioneering first female Board Chair and long-time board member. One scholarship is awarded annually for $2,500.

Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship

This scholarship honors the life and legacy of former Georgia United Board of Director and distinguished figure within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. One scholarship is awarded annually for $2,500.

Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle Scholarship

This scholarship celebrates Georgia United's former Supervisory Committee Chairman who had a combined total of 40 years serving the credit union. One scholarship is awarded annually for $2,500.

Polly Hinde Scholarship

This scholarship celebrates former DeKalb County educator and original board member who served Georgia United for an impressive 44 years. One scholarship is awarded annually for $2,500.

T. Randall dennis Scholarship

This scholarship honors the former CFO of Teacher Retirement System of Georgia and Treasurer of the Georgia United Board. One scholarship is awarded annually for $2,500.

Check out some of the 2024 winners below!
Anna Darley

Lakeside High School

Allie Grace Johnson

East Laurens High School

Cole Talley

North Murray High School

Rafael Pacheco-Quijano

Northwest Whitfield High School

Elizabeth Ramsey

Union Grove High School

Brandon Pruitt

Heritage High School

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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