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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 2021 Scholarship Winners

For 27 years, Georgia United Foundation® has offered annual high school scholarships to members 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 (New)
    • T. Randall Dennis Scholarship for $2,500 (New)

    Check out the 2021 winners below!

    Mathew Sigunga

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

    Mathew plans to attend Georgia Tech and major in computer engineering. “Thank you for awarding me the Vernon E. Carne Scholarship! It came as a great surprise to my family and me. This scholarship will help ease the financial burden on my parents as I pursue my studies in college. I am humbled by the trust Georgia United Credit Union Foundation has bestowed on me to use this scholarship to pursue my academic goals and positively impact the community.”
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    Asha Hunt

    Winder-Barrow High School - Geraldine Tilson Scholarship: $5,000

    Asha plans to attend Georgia State University and study pre-med. “Thank you all so much for blessing me with a scholarship today. God hears and answers prayers. I am so grateful for this opportunity and my parents and I are very thankful. I can do all things through Christ. Philippians 4:13.”
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    Olivia Keeter

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

    Olivia plans to attend Mississippi State and study environmental engineering. "Thank you Georgia United Credit Union for your generous scholarship and investment toward my education. This opportunity will allow me to continue my education and assist me in my goal of helping to provide and conserve water resources for today's communities and future generations without the worry of personal debt. Thank you for believing and investing in me!"
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    John Krieger

    Westminster Christian Academy - Polly Hinde Scholarship: $5,000

    John plans to attend Belmont University to study audio engineering. “I can’t wait to pursue my dreams in college and use this opportunity to help give back to the people who helped me get to where I am. This generous scholarship is a key part in helping me achieve that goal.”
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    Richard Gladney

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

    Richard plans to attend Morehouse College and study biomedical engineering. “This scholarship is a blessing to an inspiring Biomedical Engineer.”
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    Lauren Dudley

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

    Lauren plans to attend Mercer University and study finance. “I’m extremely thankful for the Georgia United Foundation T. Randall Dennis Scholarship. This scholarship will aid me in paying for needed expenses at Mercer University.”
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    Check back for more information on applying for 2022 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!

    News

    “
    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