Zell Miller Scholarship Program

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A merit based scholarship program with specific academic and grade point average eligibility requirements designed to encourage the academic achievement of Georgia’s high school students and Georgians seeking degrees from postsecondary institutions in Georgia. Zell Miller Scholarship will pay a tuition amount determined by the Commission for eligible students.

General Eligibility Requirements

Must be a legal resident of Georgia for 12 consecutive months preceding the first day of classes of the school term for which the HOPE Scholarship is sought prior to Fall Term 2011; after Fall Term 2011, must be a legal resident of Georgia for 24 months.
Must be enrolled in an eligible postsecondary institution.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or an Eligible Non-Citizen for 12 consecutive months preceding the first day of classes for the school term for which the HOPE Grant is sought.
Must not be in default on a Federal Title IV or State of Georgia educational loan, nor owe a refund on a Federal Title IV or State of Georgia student financial aid program.
Must be in compliance with the United States Selective Service System requirements.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined by the institution.
Must be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990.

Specific Requirements

Graduate from an eligible high school with a minimum of 3.70 Cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.00 scale as calculated by GSFC.
Receive a minimum score of 1200 combined critical reading and math on a single administration of the SAT at the time of high school graduation or receive a composite scale score of 26 on a single administration of the ACT at the time of high school.