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Scholarships

The Foundation supports continuing education through funding a number of scholarship programs for high school seniors planning to attend college or technical school.

Congratulations 2022 Scholarship Winners

For 28 years, Georgia United Foundation has offered annual high school scholarships to Georgia United Credit Union members and their children or grandchildren planning to attend college or technical school. Named for the credit union's founder and notable board members, the program offers an opportunity for students to showcase their scholastic achievements and creativity through a video competition.

$30,000 in scholarships were awarded in six opportunities:

  • Vernon E. Carne Scholarship for $10,000
  • Geraldine Tilson Scholarship for $5,000
  • Polly Hinde Scholarship for $5,000
  • Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle Scholarship for $5,000
  • Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship for $2,500
    • T. Randall Dennis Scholarship for $2,500

    Check out the 2022 winners below!

    Asfa Karim

    Parkview High School - Vernon E. Carne Scholarship: $10,000

    Asfa plans to attend Georgia Tech and major in business and environmental science. “If you have a passion for something, strive for it because hard work always pays off.”
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    Donovan Muhammad

    Heritage High School - Geraldine Tilson Scholarship: $5,000

    Donovan plans to study aerospace engineering at Piedmont University. "I am ecstatic that I was able to receive this scholarship. This money will really help the financial burden on my mother."
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    Elliot Green

    Coahulla Creek High School - Dorothy Dusenberry Pirkle Scholarship: $5,000

    Elliot plans to attend Berry College for biochemistry with a path towards medical research. “I am extremely grateful to the Georgia United Foundation for investing in my future. As stated in my video, I am passionate about getting into research to benefit the community. This generous scholarship will surely help me achieve this goal and allow me to ‘be the change [I] want to see in the world’ (Gandi).”
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    Emilia Keesey

    Luella High School - Polly Hinde Scholarship: $5,000

    Emilia plans to attend the University of South Carolina and the Honors College for international business as the precursor to a master’s degree in urban and environmental development. "I'm so grateful for being awarded this scholarship. It is an honor! I look forward to seeing how I'll be able to use this scholarship to further my education and career goals. Thank you again!"
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    Xitlaly Garcia

    Dalton High School - Monsignor Stephen Churchwell Scholarship: $2,500

    Xitlaly plans to attend Dalton State prior to Georgia Tech for architecture. “Thank you so much for this opportunity. I’m incredibly grateful for this. Thank you Georgia United for selecting me, I’ll remember this forever.”
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    Christopher Brown

    Salem High School – T. Randall Dennis Scholarship: $2,500

    Christopher plans to major in psychology with the goal of attending medical school for psychiatry. "The opportunity to impact is one of the greatest gifts."
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    Check back for more information on applying for 2023 high school scholarships

    Scholarship Eligibility:
    • Applicants must be a high school senior graduating and entering an accredited college or technical school in 2022-2023
    • Applicants (or their parents/grandparents) 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!

    Over $57,000 in Scholarships Awarded in 2021

    In addition to our Georgia United high school scholarship competition, the Georgia United Foundation awards scholarships to members of the community through local schools and organizations that totaled more than $57,000 in 2021.

    Reach Scholarships:
    • Calhoun Schools REACH Scholarship
    • Dekalb County School REACH Scholarship
    • Bartow County School REACH Scholarship
    • Whitfield County REACH Scholarship
    • Henry County REACH Scholarship
    Technical Schools and Colleges:
    • Athens Tech
    • GA Piedmont Technical College
    • Gwinnett Technical College
    • Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy
    • UNG Oconee
    High School Scholarships:
    • Gwinnett County Public Schools Career and Technical Education Pathway
    • Gwinnett County Public Schools Young Leaders
    • Military Signing Day Ceremonies
    “
    Success is not about what you accomplish in life, it is about what you inspire others to do. With the Vernon E. Carnes 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

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