Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities
The South Georgia College Foundation, Inc. and other sources provide scholarship opportunities for students attending South Georgia College. Foundation Scholarships can be used in addition to other state and federal financial aid. All students applying for scholarships must also complete the federal financial aid application, available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarship applications are available from Financial Aid, and applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they are qualified. Applications received by the priority deadline will be given first consideration. The following is a list of available scholarships:

Read this information carefully. This page contains information about every SGC Foundation scholarship now available. Read it carefully, and you’ll discover certain scholarships have specific awards criteria. If you match the criteria of one or more of these scholarships, be sure to tell us on your application. Otherwise, we’ll consider you for all the general interest scholarships, and may miss those with special awards criteria.

Most scholarships can usually be renewed for another two semesters if you maintain a 3.0 grade point average at SGC. Scholarships cannot be awarded for more than four semesters of study.
Even if you’re getting a HOPE scholarship or other financial aid, you’re still eligible to receive a SGC Foundation scholarship.
Click here to obtain an application form (pdf) or call Financial Aid to request an application.
Finally, apply early; scholarships are awarded as long as financial resources are available.

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SGC Foundation Scholarships

JOHN ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
An endowment funded by the Coffee Alliance for the Arts, this scholarship is named in honor of the late John Adams, a beloved, multi-talented man who enriched the lives of many. The John Adams Memorial Scholarship is for a Coffee High School graduate interested in pursuing a major in the humanities. Preference will be given to descendants of John Adams.

Recipient must:

Reflect the high ideals of quality and service exemplified by John Adams.
Be a graduate of Coffee High School.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Selection:

A committee to screen applicants and award the scholarship will be made up of members of the Coffee Alliance for the Arts, the South Georgia College Foundation and the academic faculty of South Georgia College.

OUIDA ALEXANDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by former students of Ouida Alexander. The requirements for this award are yet to be determined.

ALLTEL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by ALLTEL of Georgia. The award is made based upon the availability of funds. The recipient is determined by the local ALLTEL office.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 18 SCHOLARSHIP
The members of Post 18, with the special help and support of longtime member Lucious
G. Summerlin established this scholarship in honor of veterans of any branch of the armed forces. To be an eligible veteran, a person must have served on active duty at least 180 days in any US military unit and must have received an honorable discharge.

Recipient must:

Be an honorably discharged veteran, or
Be the spouse of an honorably discharged veteran, or
Be the child or dependent of an honorably discharged veteran.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

D.C. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is named in memory of longtime Nicholls High School Principal D.C. Anderson, who dedicated his life to education. It will be awarded to a student from the Nicholls area.

Recipient must:

Be from Nicholls, Georgia.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

MARION ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship memorializes Marion Anderson, who served with distinction as a public school librarian in Nicholls.
Recipient must:

Be from Nicholls, Georgia.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

ANDERSON BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by Anderson Pontiac, Buick, Olds, GMC, Inc. of Douglas. It was established in 1989 to assist South Georgia College in attracting and retaining outstanding student athletes. The recipient should exhibit leadership, intelligence, enthusiasm and athletic talent.

Recipient must:

Be selected by the South Georgia College staff to play on the Tiger baseball team.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
Submit letters of recommendation from high school principal and coach.
Preference will be given to student athletes from Coffee County.

BB & T BANK SCHOLARSHIP
This academic scholarship was originally endowed by the Coffee County Bank President, Ken Lanier. Priority is given to BB & T branch employees and their children.

Selection:

Recipient must have at least a B average in high school.
First choice for the scholarship would be any BB & T employee or child of an employee.
If no BB & T employees or their children qualify, the scholarship would be awarded to any other deserving applicant with at least a B average in high school.

W.E. & HAROLD E. BAILEY FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is established by Harold E. Bailey an alumnus of the Class of 1942 to honor the lives of family members and past classmates while at the same time helping outstanding students prepare for a bright future. Special preference will be given to descendents of alumni and faculty who attended during the years that Joseph M. (Pa Joe) Thrash headed South Georgia College (1919-1947). Favorable consideration will also be given to students who indicate their intention to attend a four-year college or university following graduation from SGC.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

Note: First preference will be given to descendents of the classes of 1941, 1942, 1943 and 1944.

BELK SCHOLARSHIP
The contributor, Belk Co. of Douglas, is a member of the national department store chain. The scholarship is a restricted funds (non-endowed) award. The amount for tuition is based on availability of funds.
Recipient must:

Have attended a Coffee County school.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
Demonstrate financial need.

BOBBY AND ANN BOWDEN SCHOLARSHIP
Named in honor of Bobby and Ann Bowden, the scholarship was fully endowed in 1995 by students who attended school while the Bowdens were at SGC. Bobby Bowden coached the SGC football team in 195658, leading the Tigers to a 15-10-1 record. Bowden also coached the men’s baseball and basketball squads. He and his wife Ann were prominent citizens of Douglas while they were here. Upon leaving SGC, Bowden embarked on a coaching career which continues to flourish. He served as head football coach at Samford, West Virginia, and now Florida State University.
Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

BOBBY BOWDEN/VINCE GIBSON BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Jim and Cheryl Gill to honor Coaches Bobby Bowden and Vince Gibson who had a very positive influence on Jim’s life during his years at South Georgia College. Jim Gill, an alumnus of the Class of 1958, has endowed six tuition and fee scholarships. The grants will be awarded to deserving athletes participating in SGC sports programs as a team member.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
Be active on an athletic team

E.R. AND HELEN BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Established by E.R. Bradley, professor emeritus of Social Science and former Chairman of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at South Georgia College, the Bradley Scholarship is designed to encourage the study of international politics. This scholarship is awarded to a student seeking a degree in one of the following subject areas (in order of preference): International Politics, World History (Russian, general European, Asian, or African), Political Science or Pre-law.

Recipient must:

Pursue an area of study as indicated.
Take at least one college course in World Politics.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Selection:

A committee to determine eligibility and make the award will consist of the Dean of the Division of Business and Social Sciences, the director of College Relations and Advancement, and one other faculty member.

E.D. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIPS
Endowed by the late civic leader and first president of the South Georgia College Foundation, E.D. Brooks of Douglas, these scholarships are awarded to a child of a NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts employee.

Recipient must:

Be the son or daughter of a NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts employee or recommended by Don Brooks.

NELL G. AND WILLIAM H. CADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1999, this scholarship is in memory of Nell G. and William H. Cady and in honor of the Cady family of Atkinson County. The scholarship was established by Wanda Cady Walker, William H. Cady Jr., Dr. Mary Cady, Christine Cady Wade, Susan Cady Brooker, and Alonza Cady in memory of their parents.

Recipient must:

Be a resident of Atkinson County, Georgia.
Demonstrate academic achievement in high school.
Maintain a 3.0 GPA at SGC.

ALBERT LEE CALLAHAN ENDOWMENT FUND
Albert Lee Callahan attended South Georgia College in 1932. A bequest from his estate in 1989 made funds available for scholarship assistance. While the SGC Foundation administers the scholarship, the fund’s corpus is held in trust by the Board of Regents.

Recipient must:

Demonstrate academic and athletic merit.

CLASS OF 1942 SCHOLARSHIP
This permanent scholarship fund has been established to honor those class members who gave their lives for their Country in World War II and also those since deceased. Priority will be given to descendents of alumni who attended South Georgia College with the Class of 1942.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

CLASS OF 1943 SCHOLARSHIP
This permanent scholarship fund has been established to honor those class members who gave their lives for their Country in World War II and also those since deceased. Priority will be given to descendents of alumni who attended South Georgia College with the Class of 1943.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

CITIZENS SECURITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship is made possible through contributions from Citizens Security Bank of Douglas.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

CITIZENS SECURITY BANK/SANDRA THURMAN SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship is made possible through contributions from Citizens Security Bank of Douglas in memory of their employee Sandra Thurman.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

COATS AND CLARK SCHOLARSHIP
Children of Coats and Clark Company employees receive first consideration for this scholarship. If it is not awarded for two consecutive years to such a student, other applications will be accepted. This is a restricted funds scholarship.

Recipient must:

Be the son or daughter of a Coats and Clark Company employee.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

COFFEE COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed to attract academically able young men and women to careers in education.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Pursue a career in teaching.

COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS
Twelve scholarships are available through this endowment established by the Coffee Regional Medical Center. Eight of these scholarships are for students in the Registered Nursing program. For each year on the scholarship, recipients must agree to work one year at Coffee Regional Medical Center.

Recipient must:

Be enrolled in the SGC R.N. program.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Enter in to an agreement to work for one year at Coffee Regional Medical Center for each year on the scholarship.

WILLIAM CRIDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship is dedicated in memory of William A. Crider, father of Billy Crider, Coffee County native and Georgia business and civic leader.

Recipient must:

Be a graduate of Coffee High School.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

ROBERT DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
This athletic scholarship is named in honor of Robert Davis, an outstanding high school basketball coach in the south Georgia area. Contact SGC Athletic Director Robert Brunel for details.

VAN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
This athletic scholarship was endowed by the many friends of the late Van Davis, director of development at South Georgia College. He was a football and baseball standout at the University of Georgia, and went on to excel professionally in those sports. Davis was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. The SGC Athletic Director awards this scholarship.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Submit a written recommendation by his or her high school principal and coach.
Demonstrate athletic ability to compete on the college level.

WILLIE PEARL DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship was named in honor of the late Willie Pearl Davis, a highly respected teacher who taught at Douglas High School for five decades (1929-1966). Miss Davis attended South Georgia College, Tift College and the University of Georgia. Her adult life was dedicated to furthering the education of young people.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

R.T. DISMUKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002, the scholarship was endowed by Dr. Debbie Dismuke in honor of her father, R.T. Dismuke who encouraged her education all the way through dental school.
Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

RUTH DOLING STUDIES ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by Dr. Pat Trautman, former Chair of SGC’s Humanities Department. Awards will be made on the basis of the student’s grade point average, faculty recommendations and commitment to the program. A committee consisting of the Humanities Division Dean, a foreign language instructor and a member of the SGC foundation will make the awards.

Recipient must:

Be a full-time SGC student participating in a Studies Abroad program.
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Submit an essay with an application.

BRUCE AND MARGARET EDWARDS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by Bruce and Margaret Edwards of Douglas, Georgia, in 1997.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 at South Georgia College.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a resident of the surrounding area.

Note: Every second time it is awarded (usually every fourth year) the scholarship will be reserved for a member of a minority group.

Selection:

The South Georgia College Foundation will determine the winner of the award.

ELIXIR INDUSTRIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by Elixir Industries in 1997. Preference will be given to Elixir Industries employees and their family members.

Selection:

Officials of Elixir Industries will screen applicants and award the scholarship through the South Georgia College Foundation.

EXCHANGE CLUB (OF DOUGLAS) SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by the Douglas Exchange Club and was first awarded in the Fall of 1992.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Have been a resident of Coffee County for at least one year prior to the award.

FARM BUREAU WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP
This non-endowed award is made possible by Farm Bureau Women of Coffee County. The award is made based upon the availability of funds. The recipient is determined by Farm Bureau Women.

ARTHUR FARRAR MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Douglas attorney and civic leader Curtis Farrar and named in honor of his late father, Arthur Farrar.

Recipient must:

Be accepted for admission to South Georgia College.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a member of a minority from Coffee County.

Selection:

The executive committee for Ebony in Action will determine the winner of the award.

FARRAR MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
The Farrar Minority Scholarship was established in 1992 for minority students who demonstrate a financial need.

Recipient must:

Be accepted for admission to South Georgia College.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a member of a minority from Coffee County.

Selection:

The executive committee for Ebony in Action will choose the recipient.

MAMIE LINDSEY FARRAR SCHOLARSHIPS
These two scholarships were established by Curtis Farrar to honor his mother, Mamie Lindsey Farrar of Douglas.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Be a resident of the surrounding area.

IVY FLOYD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by the late Ivy Floyd, who made exemplary contributions to South Georgia College as director of plant operations. He was widely recognized for his promotion of the natural environment.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

THOMAS H., Sr. AND RUTH FRIER SCHOLARSHIPS
Douglas residents Thomas H., Sr. and Ruth Frier (both deceased) endowed two regular academic scholarships at South Georgia College. Mr. Frier served 14 years as a member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, and was publisher emeritus of the Douglas Enterprise.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

THOMAS H., Sr. AND RUTH FRIER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
In addition to their commitment to general academics, Thomas H., Sr. and Ruth Frier endowed a scholarship for nursing students.

Recipient must:

Be enrolled in the South Georgia College nursing program.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

GOLDEN ALUMNI CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by SGC alumni who attended school more than fifty years ago (prior to 1949) and are recognized as members of the Gold Tigers Club.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

GOLD KIST INC. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed by Gold Kist Inc., in 1996. Preference will be given to Gold Kist employees or members of their immediate family.

Recipient must:

Demonstrate leadership ability.
Maintain a first-year GPA of at least 2.2 at South Georgia College to be eligible for a second-year scholarship.

Selection:

Officials of Gold Kist Inc. will screen applicants and award the scholarship.

MYLES & LATTIE GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
This academic award was endowed in 1998 by Myles and Lattie Greene, Coffee County land developers and tree growers. It pays tribute to M.H. Greene (October 9, 1890—September 7, 1955), father of Myles Greene and a prominent Coffee County lumberman. M.H. Greene also was active in civic affairs and church leadership for many years. His son Myles was a member of the first Board of Trustees of the South Georgia College Foundation.

GRIFFIN-EVANS SCHOLARSHIP
Originally endowed in the early 1970’s to honor the memory of Ralph W. Griffin, the name of the scholarship was changed in 1985 to also honor his daughter, Martha Griffin Evans. Priority is given to an agriculture student.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Declare a major in agriculture.

Note: After graduating from South Georgia College, the Griffin-Evans scholar may also apply for the Griffin-Evans Scholarship given at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

WARREN LEE HALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Julius and Rose H. Williams, this scholarship is a tribute to Mrs. Williams’ father, the late Dr. Warren Lee Hall. He practiced medicine in Coffee, Bacon and Ware counties until his early death in November 1941.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Declare a Pre-med or Nursing major.

Selection:

Selection is made by members of the South Georgia College Foundation, with approval of Mrs. Rose Williams or other designated family member.

FRANK AND JOSEPHINE HANNA SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed in 1994 by SGC alumnus Frank J. Hanna, Jr. (Class of ’59) in honor of his parents, Frank (deceased) and Josephine (deceased) Hanna. The Hannas were longtime residents of Douglas. Frank J. Hanna, Jr. earned a degree in Finance in 1961 after leaving South Georgia College. He is owner of Hanna Investments, a real estate and finance firm.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

GEORGE JULIAN HARGREAVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1996, this scholarship is in memory of George Julian Hargreaves (SGC Class of ’43) and in honor of the Hargreaves family of Atkinson County, Georgia: Leon A. Hargreaves, father; Essie Blitch Hargreaves, mother; Gladys Hargreaves Pigman, sister; Laura Hargreaves Quarterman, sister; Nanette Hargreaves Thombs, sister; Esther Hargreaves, sister; Edith Hargreaves Chastain, sister; Leon A. Hargreaves Jr., brother.

Recipient must:

Be a resident of Atkinson County, Georgia.
Demonstrate academic achievement in high school.
Maintain a 3.0 GPA at SGC.

KATHY CYWIN HECK NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Foundation Trustee Kathleen Heck endowed this scholarship in 2004. As an instructor in Early Childhood Education at South Georgia College, Kathy Heck is passionate about seeing students have a “second chance” at a college education. Non-traditional students are not initially eligible for Hope Scholarship assistance and often need financial assistance to continue their education

Recipient must:

Be enrolled as a fulltime non-traditional student in a degree program.
Complete a brief essay on why they should receive the award.

INTERNATIONAL PHYSICIANS OF DOUGLAS SCHOLARSHIP
In December 1994, nine physicians practicing with Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas endowed this scholarship. The nine physicians, hailing from other parts of the world, endowed the scholarship to demonstrate their commitment to South Georgia College, education and the community. The nine physicians are Dr. Mahendra G. Amin, Dr. Krishnan Chalam, Dr. Nirandr Inthachak, Dr. Hemachandran Nair, Dr. Dushyant Patel, Dr. Sommuk Pow, Dr. C.J. Reddy, Dr. D.S. Reddy, and Dr. Akkaraju Sarma.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

GRACE JAMES SCHOLARSHIP
Fully endowed in 1997, this scholarship is named in honor of retired SGC Athletic Director and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Grace James.

Recipient must:

Be a member of an SGC athletic team.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Maintain a first-year GPA of at least 2.5 while at South Georgia College to be eligible for a second-year scholarship.

BOB JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed in 2004 by former high school students of teacher and coach Bob Johnson. Johnson came to Douglas in 1952 and taught biology and PE at the Coffee County High School. He also coached baseball and assisted Coach Van Davis in football. In 1959, Bob Johnson came to South Georgia College where he taught PE and coached baseball prior to George Cook’s term as coach. Johnson became the Dean of Students and was the college’s Registrar when he retired from SGC in 1986.

Selection:

SGC Tiger Baseball coach will select the recipient.

LENA HARVEY KICKLIGHTER & REGINALD C. KICKLIGHTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Lena Harvey Kicklighter (1899-1985) attended South Georgia College and had an outstanding 40 year teaching career at SGC and schools in Tattnall, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt and Pierce counties. She taught over 2,000 young people to read.

Recipient must:

Top 25 percent of his or her high school class.
Demonstrate significant leadership activity in school and community.
Apply for the scholarship by June 1.

Note: Applicants who are descendants of William Basil Kicklighter of Mendes, or Samuel Alfred Harvey of Glennville, and who meet the established criteria will receive first preference by the selection committee. Georgia residents with the surname Harvey, Kicklighter, Thompson or Slater who meet the established criteria will be the next in line for consideration. If the above stipulations are not met, students who are Georgia residents will be considered.

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Kiwanis Club of Douglas, this scholarship is for academically talented young people in the Coffee County area.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL J.P. BARNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Endowed by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in memory of the late J.P. Barnett, Douglas resident and South Georgia College faculty member. Barnett taught chemistry and other sciences at SGC from the 1940s to the ’70s. He was also chairman emeritus of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics.

Selection:

Preference is given to applicants with vision impairment. For the purpose of this scholarship, “vision impairment” refers to vision difficulties which restrict everyday activities and which cannot be corrected through the normal use of eyeglasses. Final interpretation as to whether or not a candidate can be considered vision impaired rests with the Douglas Lions Club and the South Georgia College Foundation.

Note: If no person with vision impairment applies, the scholarship may—at the discretion of the Douglas Lions Club and the South Georgia College Foundation—be opened to other applicants.

All other applicants must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL/JAMES BROWN SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in honor of Douglas resident James Brown. Brown is a past president and past deputy district governor of the Lions Club. A retired insurance agent, he continues to be a leader in the Douglas community and a strong supporter of South Georgia College.

Selection:

Selection process is the same as for the Lions Clubs International/J.P. Barnett Memorial Scholarship.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL/DAVID DUKES SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed in 2000 by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in honor of Douglas resident David Dukes. A member of the Douglas Lions Club since 1971, Dukes is a past president and past member of the Fair Board. He has been an associate of Earl Watkins Inc. for over thirty years.

Selection:

SGC Tiger baseball coach will select the recipient

ELIZABETH LOTT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is named in honor of former South Georgia College faculty member Elizabeth Lott. Ms. Lott was a student at SGC in 1932 and taught History and Political Science for many years. It is awarded to a student studying Social Sciences.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Major in Social Science or Pre-law.

Selection:

A selection committee made up of the SGC Dean of the Business and Social Sciences Division, another appointed faculty member from the division and the director of College Relations and Advancement will make the award. Candidates for the scholarship will be interviewed by the selection committee.

IVY W. MOORMAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is named in memory of Dr. Ivy W. Moorman, who died in 1938. He was one of the last “old time country doctors” to practice medicine in Coffee County. The award funds two years at South Georgia College for students of high academic ability who undertake a course of study culminating in the award of the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
A scholarship will be awarded every other year to a student entering the first year of Premedical studies at SGC. The award provides a two-year scholarship for tuition and fees, for dorm students only—a room and board stipend.

Recipient must:

Be entering the first year of Pre-med studies at South Georgia College.
Demonstrate intellectual and personal vigor, outstanding academic achievement, motivation and commitment to the study of medicine, significant leadership and creativity in school or community, and clear potential for enriching the lives of his or her contemporaries.
Complete and return an Ivy W. Moorman Scholarship application (available from the SGC Office of College Relations and Advancement) by June 1.

Selection:

Finalists will be invited to the South Georgia College campus for an interview after which the selection committee will award the scholarship to the most qualified candidate.

W.P. RICHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Dedicated to the memory of former SGC faculty and staff member W.P. Richey, this scholarship was endowed by his widow, Clara O. Richey, in the Fall of 1991. Mr. Richey was an instructor of Math and Manual Arts at SGC in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. He later served as superintendent of buildings and grounds, beginning in 1946.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

DOUGLAS ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Douglas Rotary Club, this scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates high academic standards.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
Be a participant in the Georgia Rotary Exchange Program

EILEEN RICKETSON-ROYALS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Douglas lawyer Clyde Wayne Royals and his wife Diana Baldridge-Royals who both graduated from South Georgia College. This scholarship is funded in honor of Mr. Royals' mother who attended South Georgia College, retired as postmaster at Pearson, Georgia and who never failed to stress the importance of education. Mr. and Mrs. Royals funded this scholarship as a way to show their thanks to Eileen Ricketson-Royals for her support to Mr. Royals in his pursuit of a college education and to thank all the minority clients who have supported Mr. Royals law practice since 1987 by using him as their lawyer.

Recipient must:

Must demonstrate a financial need
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA at South Georgia College
Be a member of a minority (being nonwhite) born in Coffee or Atkinson County, GA.
The applicant's course of study must be law.

Selection:

Final qualified applicants shall be selected by South Georgia College. In the event there should be more than one qualified applicant then the applicant with the highest SAT score shall be considered. In the event of no qualified applicants then the applicant with the highest SAT score shall be considered. Mr. Royals reserves the right to make the final approval of this scholarship.

CARL JULIUS WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
An endowment funded by Williams Institutional Foods, this scholarship is named in honor of the late Julius Williams, founder of the company. The Carl Julius Williams Scholarship is for a high school graduate who has demonstrated a reliable work ethic and is pursuing a major in either business or agriculture.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL/ROGER NYE SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed in 1996 by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in honor of Douglas resident Roger Nye. A member of the Douglas Lions Club since 1983, Nye is a past president, zone chairman and region chairman of the Douglas Lions Club. He also is a professor emeritus of Criminal Justice and Sociology and past chair of the Business and Social Sciences division at South Georgia College.

Selection:

Same as the Lions Clubs International/J.P. Barnett Memorial Scholarship.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL/ ROY L. JONES SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in honor of retired radio executive Roy L. Jones. A resident of Douglas, Jones is a past president of the Douglas Lions Club and a past district governor of Lions International. He also holds the Lions International President’s Award. In addition, Jones is an active member of First United Methodist Church in Douglas, a former trustee of the South Georgia College Foundation, and a member of American Legion Post 18.

Selection:

Awarded to athletic team member selected by athletic director and coach.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL/ WALTER WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Douglas Lions Club, this scholarship is named in honor of retired Douglas optometrist and civic leader Walter Wilson. Dr. Wilson is past president and past district governor of the Lions Club. He also served as a South Georgia College Foundation trustee.

Selection:

Same as the Lions Clubs International/J.P. Barnett Memorial Scholarship.

HERMAN MCGOUIRK SCHOLARSHIPS
Several scholarships are awarded in honor of the late Herman McGouirk. A former member of the South Georgia College faculty, Mr. McGouirk was also head of the Humanities Division.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

MARTIN-FAULKNER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed in 1994 by Douglas residents Rod and Laverne Martin in honor of their parents, Warren and Viola Martin and the late Lonnie and Odessa Faulkner.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

MARCRAFT/WAYNE "RED" HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed in 2002 by MarCraft. The Chambers family all attended SGC and have been active in the SGC Foundation. The scholarship honors the father of Sylvia Chambers.

Recipient must:

A high school honors graduate

Selection:

Preference is given to non-traditional students and to MarCraft employees and family members.

LOUISE RACKLEY PETIPRIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING
This scholarship endowed, by Louise Rackley Petiprin, is available to a SGC student who has completed the core courses for nursing with a minimum of a 2.7 GPA and an SAT minimum of 1000. The scholarship will be awarded for the four semesters the student needs to complete the nursing program.

Recipient must:

Have completed the core courses for nursing with a GPA of 2.7 or better and accepted into the SGC Nursing program.

SCOTTY PERKINS SCHOLARSHIP
This athletic scholarship was endowed to honor Scotty Perkins, a Douglas resident and former SGC basketball coach. Contact SGC Athletic Director Robert Brunel for more information.

PCC AIRFOILS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was endowed in 1994 by the PCC Airfoils Company of Douglas. It is available to the son or daughter of a PCC Airfoils employee. If an applicant with these qualifications cannot be found, the scholarship will be available to the general public.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

DOUGLAS ROTARY CLUB/CHARTER MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP
Endowed by the Douglas Rotary Club, this scholarship was established in honor of the original members of the club who chartered the Douglas Rotary Club in 1961. It is awarded to a student who demonstrates high academic standards.
Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

SATILLA REMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Since 2000, four scholarships have been endowed by the Foundation established by the Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation for the benefit of its members.

Recipient must:

Be a fulltime student (12 hours or more)
Have high school GPA of C or better
Must be the child or grandchild of an active Satilla REMC member
Give a written response to the question:
“How will my education be of future service to the community?”

SHANNON SCHOLARSHIPS
The Shannon Scholarships were established in 1976 and named in honor and memory of Mr. Hoy Lovejoy Shannon and Mrs. Kate Smith Shannon. These scholarships were made possible through a generous bequest to South Georgia College by Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, who for many years were owners of Coffee County Bank. While the South Georgia College Foundation administers the Shannon Scholarships, the fund’s corpus is held in trust by the Board of Regents.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

SUMMERLIN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
This baseball scholarship was endowed by Curtis Summerlin and named in honor of his parents, L.G. and Martha Summerlin. Contact Robert Brunel, SGC Athletic Director, for details about the award.
Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

SUNTRUST BANK/TOM DEEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was funded by SunTrust Bank of Coffee County and named in honor of the late Douglas pharmacist and civic leader, Tom Deen.

Recipient must:

Be the son or daughter of a SunTrust Bank employee.
Be a graduating honors senior.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

SUNTRUST BANK/CLINTON LOTT JR. SCHOLARSHIP
The Lott endowment was established by Clinton's sons and brother to provide a perpetual South Georgia College scholarship in memory of Clinton Lott, Jr. Priority is given to children of SunTrust Bank employees.
Recipient must:

Be a graduating honors senior, with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

SUNTRUST BANK/CLINTON L. LOTT SR. SCHOLARSHIP
The Lott endowment was established by family and friends to provide a perpetual South Georgia College scholarship in memory of Clinton L. Lott, Sr. Priority is given to children of SunTrust Bank employees.

Recipient must:

Be he son or daughter of a SunTrust Bank employee.
Be a graduating honors senior, with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Note: At the discretion of the immediate family of C.L. Lott Jr., this scholarship may be awarded to other applicants.

DR. PAUL E. TURRENTINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is named in honor of the late Dr. Paul E. Turrentine, a native of Douglas and 1939 graduate of South Georgia College. He received his M.D. from the Emory School of Medicine. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the SGC Foundation Board of Trustees. As an OB/GYN in Atlanta, he delivered 13,000 babies during his career.

Recipient must:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

WAYNE FARMS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1993 by Campbell Soups, the Wayne Farms Scholarship is awarded to a child of one of the company’s employees.

Recipient must:

Be the son or daughter of a Wayne Farms employee.

WILLIAMS FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Williams Family Foundation of Thomasville, Georgia, endowed this athletic scholarship in 1994. For more information, contact South Georgia College Athletic Director Robert Brunel.

HIRAM & LUCY WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Jack and Joan Williams have established this scholarship in honor of his parents, Hiram and Lucy Williams. Dr. William is an alumnus of the SGC (class of 1960) and past trustee of the South Georgia College Foundation. While he is a practicing physician in Ware County, Dr. Williams was a Coffee County Commissioner and is an active community citizen in Douglas. The William’s desire is to help non-traditional students prepare for their future with the scholarship going to fulltime degree candidates who are not immediately eligible for the Hope Scholarship.

Recipient must:

Be enrolled as a fulltime non-traditional student in a degree program.
Complete a brief essay that explains why they should receive the award.

SATILLA REMC FOUNDATION “SECOND CHANCE” SCHOLARSHIP
Since 2000, two scholarships were endowed by the Foundation established by the Satilla Membership Corporation for the benefit of it’s members.

Recipient must:

Be a fulltime non-traditional* student (12 hours or more)
Have a high school GPA of C or better
Must be the resident of the Satilla REMC service area (Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Ware and Wayne counties).
Give a written response to the question:

“How will my education be of future service to the community?”

*NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT IS DEFINED AS HAVING GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL MORE THAN FIVE YEARS PRIOR TO THE APPLICATION.

SUNTRUST BANK/FRANCIS STUBBS SCHOLARSHIP
Named in honor of the late Francis Stubbs, a former member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, this scholarship was funded by Mr. Stubbs’ family and SunTrust Bank of Coffee County. Priority is given to children of SunTrust Bank employees.

Recipient must:

Be the son or daughter of a SunTrust Bank employee.
Be a graduating honors senior.
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

OTIS & SYBIL VICKERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Made available in the Fall of 1992, this scholarship was endowed by Dr. Rodney Vickers in memory of his father, Otis Vickers. Mr. Vickers attended South Georgia College from 1928 to 1931.

Recipient must:

Be a graduate of Coffee High School,
Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Selection:

Awards are made by the South Georgia College Foundation. The family of Mr. Otis Vickers reserves the right to make final approval of this scholarship.

MAUDINE MALPHUS WRIGHT NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is endowed by 1974 SGC graduate Maudine Malphus-Wright. She recognized the need for aid for non-traditional students (those not Hope Scholarship eligible). Maudine is co-founder and co-owner of Douglas Electric & Plumbing Company.

Scholarships available when funding is completed include:

Coach Mike Herndon Scholarship
Coach Johnny Griffith Scholarship
Bruce and Jean Clement Edwards, Sr. Scholarship
Exchange Club of Douglas #2
The Janet Firment/ Maren S. Foreman Memorial Scholarship
Lions Club International/Charles Cross Scholarship - Baseball
Ralph G. & Nina S. Lott Family Scholarship
F. Rudolph Malphus Scholarship
Sheila Shields Scholarship
Silver Tiger Club Scholarship
Bill Willis Memorial Scholarship
Non Endowed Scholarships when funding is available:
Alltel Scholarship
Georgia Firefighters Scholarship
Great Commission Scholarship for Foreign Language (Spanish only)
Holly Hobbs #7 Fast Pitch Scholarship (Softball Pitcher)
KFC Scholarship
London Study Abroad (Regents Foundation)
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Scholarship

View our Financial Aid section for additional information.