Current Scholarships
We encourage all students and their families to check the PHS Scholarships page weekly to view any and all scholarship opportunities that are open to PHS students. Please know that all scholarships that are made available to PHS students from local organizations are posted on this webpage so that all students, their families, staff, and the community can access this information at any time.
Click HERE to access the August 2025 Newsletter from studentscholarships.org that lists multiple national scholarships that are currently available.
Click HERE to view the list of the scholarships that were posted on the PHS Scholarships Webpage during the 2024-25 school year. There is no guarantee that each of these scholarships will be available again for the 25-26 school year; however, we are hopeful that they will be and that the timeframes will be similar of their application availability as they were last school year!
Below are mostly local, state, and/or some national scholarships that are currently available for students to apply to:
1) The Gates Scholarship (posted on 8/4/25)
-The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
-Click HERE for more on information on eligibility requirements and the application process.
-Click HERE to apply online for this scholarship opportunity.
-The deadline to submit this scholarship online is September 15th.
2) Coca-Cola Scholars Program (posted on 8/4/25)
-The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based national scholarship awarded to students in their senior year at high school. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
-Click HERE to view more information and the eligibility requirements for this scholarship.
-Click HERE to access the online scholarship application.
-The deadline to submit this online scholarship application is 5pm on September 30th.
3) Army ROTC Scholarship (posted on 6/25/25)
-The Army ROTC scholarship pays either 1) all tuition and fees or 2) all housing and food. In return, scholarship recipients commission as Army officers in either the Active Duty Force, the Army Reserves, or the National Guard.
-To get started on your ROTC scholarship application, create an account (Opens in new window) and log in (Opens in new window) to the Scholarship Application via the goarmy.com website. From there, you’ll locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the college that you plan to attend. In addition, you must apply to the college that you are hoping to attend.
-Click HERE to view more information on this scholarship opportunity, its requirements, and the obligations that you will have to fulfill by accepting this scholarship.
-ROTC scholarship applications opened on June 14, 2025, for the 25-26 school year for high school seniors to apply to. Applications must be started no later than March 4, 2026 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board for the 2025 – 2026 school year. There will be three rounds of reviews by the Board:
-Round 1 is due by October 13th, 2025.
-Round 2 is due by January 19th, 2026.
-Round 3 is due by March 16th, 2026.
4) Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) through UNG (posted on 8/4/25)
-UNG awards 42 full ride scholarships annually via the GMSS for Georgia high school seniors who plan to attend UNG and participate in the Corps of Cadets – the Boar’s Head Brigade.
-Service Obligation: 4 years in the Georgia Army National Guard. You will commission as an officer in the Georgia Army National Guard with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
-Click HERE for more information regarding the scholarship application and requirements.
-Click HERE to access the online application.
-First Consideration Applications are due by November 15th, 2025, and the final deadline to apply is February 1st, 2026.
5) UNG Cadet Leadership Scholarships (posted on 7/16/25)
-Awarded to interested high school students who will be a Cadet at UNG. Scholarships range from $500-$12,000. These scholarships are fully funded by Alumni and donors to the UNG Corps of Cadets.
-Click HERE for more information regarding the different cadet scholarship opportunities as well as the scholarship application and its requirements.
-The application process will open on 8/1/25 and applications will be accepted until all scholarships are filled (no official deadline posted).
Would You Like to Provide a Scholarship Opportunity?
If you are interested in offering a scholarship opportunity to students at PHS, please contact the PHS Graduation Coach, Jana Champion (janachampion@pickenscountyschools.org), with a copy of your scholarship application, the amount that will be awarded, and when your scholarship deadline will be.
