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Ready to take your education to the next level? Let us help you pay for college. Georgia United Foundation supports continuing education through funding a number of scholarship programs for students and teachers pursuing higher education.

Empowering Education, Brightening Futures

For years, Georgia United Foundation has been dedicated to enriching lives by offering scholarships that make it easier for Georgia families to afford college. These scholarships, named in honor of the credit union's founder and notable board members, are awarded annually to empower students to achieve their academic dreams.

   

Scholarships Awarded in Partnership with Reach Georgia

REACH Georgia is administered by the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA), a companion student finance entity of the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC). The overarching goal of REACH Georgia is to provide greater college access for students throughout Georgia and prepare them for the 21st Century Workplace. REACH wants to influence the postsecondary success, and ultimately life outcomes, of low-income students across Georgia.

Georgia United Foundation partners with REACH Georgia to fund a number of scholarships in local communities including:

  • Bartow County REACH Scholarship
  • Calhoun REACH Scholarship
  • Dalton REACH Scholarship
  • DeKalb County REACH Scholarship
  • Gordon County REACH Scholarship
  • Habersham County REACH Scholarship
  • Hall County REACH Scholarship
  • Henry County REACH Scholarship
  • Savannah REACH Scholarship
  • Whitfield County REACH Scholarship

Success Stories from Our Scholarship Winners

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The Randy Dennis Scholarship has meant so much to me, because it has lessened some of my financial worries and has allowed me to focus on enjoying my time at college!
- Amelia F, Scholarship Recipient 2025
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Without your generosity, pursuing education would not be possible, and I may have abandoned this dream. I am seriously considering continuing to my doctoral degree and with the aid of scholarships, I know this can be a reality.
- Sherrie W, Educator Scholarship Recipient 2025
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The support reminds me that there are people who believe in students like me and our potential to make a difference. I am inspired by your kindness and hope to honor it by pursuing my passions, giving back to my community, and making a positive impact in the world. Thank you for believing in me and investing in my future.
- Asfa K, Scholarship Recipient 2022
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This scholarship award has given me something beyond monetary value: social connections to many hard-working professionals. Thank you for your time and dedication to uplifting the next generation through mentorship.
- Corey J, Scholarship Recipient 2024
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I am so grateful for the opportunity that Georgia United Credit Union has given me through the Frank Thach Scholarship. I am in the last semester of my graduate program at Walden University, and this scholarship will be used to help me finish my work toward helping students become more proficient in their abilities to read and write.
- Shaylen S, Educator Scholarship Recipient 2024
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As a doctoral student, I no longer receive financial aid, and this last year of my degree is out of pocket. This scholarship from Georgia United Credit Union means the world to me, as it enables me to pay for my classes and complete my degree.
- Kimberly M, Educator Scholarship Recipient 2024
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Thank you so much for this scholarship. This scholarship will allow me to seamlessly pursue my educational endeavors to continue and create meaningful learning experiences in the lives of my students and future students. I appreciate the opportunity to continue learning in my field that I have always been so passionate about. Thanks again.
- Jaszmine G, Educator Scholarship Recipient 2024
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This scholarship will assist me with paying for my last few doctoral courses. I am currently writing my dissertation and finishing my coursework. Over the past three years in my program, I have had to make countless sacrifices to pay for my EdD without taking out student loans. I’m truly so grateful for this scholarship and all of the wonderful things Georgia United does for Dekalb County School District and the Dekalb Community.
- Heather L, Educator Scholarship Recipient 2024
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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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