Scholarships
The Georgia Highlands College Foundation currently provides the following scholarships to students:
Non-Traditional Scholarships
These scholarships are established for non-traditional students (25
years of age or older by August 1 of the academic year for which they
are applying). The award is for $500 per semester or $1,000 per academic
year. These scholarships are funded by proceeds from the annual basketball
tournaments held at Georgia Highlands College. Recipients are required
to work in admissions and concessions at the tournament to "give back"
to the event that provides the majority of funding for the scholarships.
Wesley C. Walraven Sr. Academic Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Pepperell
High School and is based on academic merit and interest in science
or math. The scholarship was established in memory of former Vice
President of Academic Affairs, Wesley Walraven, by the Walraven family
and provides full tuition for two years.
Community Criminal Justice Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance as
a "bridge" to the HOPE scholarship and is funded primarily by the
Rotary Club of Rome and the Community Criminal Justice Foundation.
The scholarship provides assistance during the first 30 semester hours
to a student majoring in Criminal Justice.
David B. McCorkle National Creative Society Award
This scholarship is awarded to students who are gifted in one of the
four areas: poetry, prose, performance or pictures. The award was
established to honor GHC Founding President Dr. David B. McCorkle.
Colin W. Shanahan Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Shanahan family in 1996 to
honor the memory of their son, Colin. Colin was a graduate of Cedartown
High School. The award is open to any student with a documented learning
disability.
Carlin-Routledge Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Wollstein family in 1991 to
assist first-year nursing students. The scholarship is based on citizenship,
determination, academic merit and need.Since 1991 the Wollstein family
has encouraged family members as well as friends and co-workers to
support this scholarship which, in turn, supports the Georgia Highlands
College nursing program and students.
Cathryn E. Bloomfield
This scholarship was established by the Bloomfield family in memory
of their daughter who was a dental hygiene student at the Medical
College of Georgia (MCG). The scholarship was transferred from the
MCG to Georgia Highlands College in 1998 when the dental hygiene program
began at the institution. The scholarship is based on academic merit,
the ability to complete the program and financial need. The scholarship
is awarded to a second-year student.
Carol Callahan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Carol Callahan who once
served as Director of Academic Support at Georgia Highlands College.
Her husband, Jack, and her daughters, Carleen and Kate, established
the scholarship to honor her memory and commitment to her professional
field. The scholarship supports non-traditional students who have
successfully completed developmental classes and have transitioned
into their core academic courses at Georgia Highlands College.
Jim and Ida Cook Study Abroad Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus Dr. James Cook
and his wife, Ida, a Georgia Highlands College alumna. The Cooks established
the scholarship because they understand that the majority of students
at Georgia Highlands cannot afford the expense of foreign travel;
however, having led numerous study abroad trips, the Cooks know that
study abroad is a valuable part of a college education. The award
is based on academic merit and financial need and will range from
$500 to $1,000. The scholarship award is awarded by the college's
Scholarship Committee with assistance from the International Committee.
Bill & Pat Eakes Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to qualifying second-year nursing students
and a LPN-RN or a paramedic-RN bridge student. The award was established
by Bill and Pat Eakes of Cartersville in 2004 and marked the single
largest gift in the history of the college.