Grants & Scholarships

The application period for general institutional scholarships is January 1 — March 1. Interested students should complete the institutional scholarship application and submit a résumé, statement explaining why they should be selected, and contact information for three references. Contact Angela Keys for more details.

Overview

Grants, scholarships, and the Federal Work Study Program are available to help defray students' educational expenses. These types of financial aid do not have to be repaid.

Click this link for a handy chart summarizing scholarships, grants, and loans.

Institutional Aid

TU Grant (formerly the Out-of-State Tuition Equalization Grant)
The TU Grant is designed for non-Georgia residents who are enrolled full-time (taking 12 or more semester hours). The award is $1,000 per academic year. Please complete the FAFSA to be considered for this award.

Singletary Scholarship
This institutional scholarship is specifically for the upcoming Summer Semester. The award amount is $1,000.

Requirements

Must complete the Singletary Scholarship Application

Must be an undergraduate student with a minimum 2.0 GPA

Fall 2008 enrollment is required

Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

Typed statement explaining specific circumstances which lead to a need for financial assistance

Contact information for three references (cannot be a relative)

Dean’s Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship is offered to juniors and seniors who have completed at least 60 credit hours towards a college degree and have selected a major to complete their degree.

Amount
Full cost of tuition and matriculation fees and up to $500 in books per academic year after all federal and state grants are applied.

The scholarship can be used two semesters of each academic year and may be renewed for a second year if the recipient maintains a 3.25 GPA. If the GPA requirement is met, the recipient can continue receiving the scholarship until the scholarship pays for a maximum of 60 credit hours or the recipient receives a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. Continuous full-time enrollment is required.

Number of Awards: One

Qualifications

Be accepted as a Thomas University student (including admission application and all official academic transcripts) or be considered a currently enrolled Thomas University student.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Apply for and accept all federal and state grants. Must complete the FAFSA.
Be available for an interview if desired.

Requirements

Résumé including any work experience, community activities, and honors.
Minimum of two letters of recommendation from the faculty of Thomas University or previous college and one letter of reference from employer, if applicable.
Letter of intent to include academic goals, accomplishments, and other expectations.

Deadline: March 31, 2008

Dean's Scholarship Application

General Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships are open to all students. Click for a listing of individual scholarships. Criteria that are specific to a particular scholarship are listed next to each scholarship. Complete applications are due no later than March 1, 2008.

General Scholarship Application

TU Alumni Scholarship
All TU alumni who have received a bachelor degree are eligible for a scholarship towards any one of TU's graduate programs. Full-time students will receive a one thousand dollar scholarship, students taking six hours will receive a five hundred dollar scholarship, and students taking less than six hours will receive a two hundred and fifty dollar scholarship. All scholarship policies apply and can be found in the Thomas University catalog.

For information about the TU Alumni Scholarship, contact Angela Keys, Director of Financial Aid.

State Aid

Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
The GTEG is a non-need-based grant that provides funding for eligible Georgia residents attending qualified private colleges in Georgia. Students must be enrolled full-time (taking 12 or more credit hours). All Georgia residents (with at least one year of residency) should complete the application on GAcollege411’s website.
HOPE Scholarship
The Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship is for Georgia residents who have a cumulative 3.0 GPA and attend an eligible Georgia college. At a private institution, students may receive $1,500 per semester if enrolled for 12 or more hours. If part-time (6-11 hours), the award amount is $750 per semester. This scholarship is renewable based upon a review of the student's academic record at predetermined intervals. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of each review period may continue to attend college; however, they will not be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship although they will continue to receive the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG). Students who lose their HOPE Scholarship may be given opportunities to have it renewed. All students attending Thomas University who receive the HOPE Scholarship must complete the application online. If students want to be considered for other aid, including student loans, they must also complete the FAFSA.
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP)
LEAP is a need-based grant for Georgia residents who are attending an eligible postsecondary school. Students must be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and be enrolled at least half-time (6 hours per term). Funding is limited each year, so priority goes to financial aid applications received by May 1.
PROMISE Teacher Scholarship
The PROMISE Teacher Scholarship Program, a component of the HOPE program, is designed to provide forgivable loans to high-achieving students who aspire to be teachers in Georgia’s public schools. Scholarships are awarded as funds allow. Applicants must be at the junior or senior level and have a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. A student can receive up to $3,000 per award year. For each $1,500 received, the recipient is required to teach one year in a Georgia public school. If the work requirement is not met, the scholarship has to be repaid. Applications are available on the Georgia Student Finance Commission website or you may call GSFC at 800-505-4732.

Federal Aid

Pell Grant: The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant with no repayment required and is designated for undergraduate students working toward a first bachelor’s degree. The amount of the grant is determined by the cost of attendance, the expected family contribution shown on the Student Aid Report, and the enrollment status. The Federal Pell Grant is intended to be the first and basic component of an undergraduate student's financial aid package. Apply by completing the FAFSA.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG): The SEOG is a need-based grant with no repayment required and is designated for undergraduate students working toward a first bachelor’s degree. Priority goes only to those students who qualify for Federal Pell. A Student Aid Report is required.
Federal College Work Study: Eligibility for Federal College Work-Study is based on established financial need. Jobs are located on campus and in the community (nonprofit charitable organizations). Work schedules are planned around class schedules. During periods of enrollment, students may work up to 15 hours per week.
Work Study Application
When students are hired, they must complete the proper employee paperwork in the Business Office before the first day of work.

State / National Scholarships

State and National Scholarships

Click for a list of state and national scholarships.

Graduate Student Scholarship

Qualifications

New graduate students must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
Returning graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
The recipient must maintain a continuous enrollment of at least 6 hours per semester.
The $2,000 award will be split between two terms. The recipient must achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA to receive the second semester portion of the scholarship award.

Requirements

Letter of application that describes your scholarly aims, community service/experience relating to the area of graduate study, and potential for enhanced contributions to the profession because of graduate study/graduate degree
Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers who can speak to your potential for academic and professional success

Graduate Student Scholarship Application
Application deadline is July 1, 2008.