Outside Scholarships Currently Accepting Applications

 As the OSFA  becomes aware of outside agency scholarship opportunities, we will post them here. Although we screen these listings to eliminate any offers that do not appear to be legitimate, inclusion in this list does not indicate an endorsement or recommendation of any kind. Students should contact potential donors, visit websites linked below, and apply to these scholarships at their own risk and discretion.

Please note: Outside scholarships are from organizations that are not part of Georgia Tech. As a reminder, scholarship applications should be free. Scholarship services that charge a fee to search for scholarships or file an application could be scams.

SMART Scholarships

The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is a unique education and workforce development opportunity for aspiring leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The SMART Scholarship Program offers two scholarship opportunities, the SMART Scholarship and the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship (Dellums SMART Scholarship).

Applicant Eligibility:

  • Be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom

  • Be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2027

  • Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Be currently pursuing, or intend to pursue in fall 2026, a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in a SMART STEM discipline*

  • Planning to attend, or enrolled in, a regionally accredited U.S. college or university

  • Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance**

  • Be requesting between 1-5 years of degree funding. Degree funding will start in August 2026

  • Complete summer internships for awards greater than 1.5 years

  • Accept a one-for-one post graduation service commitment as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense

Preferred Majors Include:

  • Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Biosciences

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Chemistry

  • Civil Engineering

  • Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Cybersecurity

  • Data Science and Analytics

  • lectrical Engineering

  • Geosciences

  • Industrial and Systems Engineering

  • nformation Sciences

  • Materials Science and Engineering

  • Mathematics

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

  • Nuclear Engineering

  • Oceanography

  • Operations Research

  • hysics

  • Software Engineering

Application Deadline: December 5, 2025

How to Apply:

DoD STEM Scholarships - SMART Scholarship

Ty Cobb Foundation Scholarship

The Ty Cobb Educational Foundation was established by the late Tyrus R. Cobb for the purpose of assisting capable and deserving residents of Georgia who need financial assistance in completing their college education.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia, U.S. citizens, have demonstrated financial need, completed or will complete by the end of their current Spring semester at least 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of academic credits with an average of “B” or higher are eligible to apply for Ty Cobb scholarships (must be a high school graduate). The college or university must be accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education.

Students with higher academic averages and the greatest financial need will be given priority.

Application Requirements:

The following information, forms and documents must be filed with the Ty Cobb Educational Foundation in order for an applicant to be considered for a scholarship.

Applications open January 6. All forms and information must be uploaded to our application portal by March 6. The transcript must be official and must include grades of the current fall semester or quarter.

  1. A completed application form including a section stating the specific circumstances which cause you to request financial assistance.

  2. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member, academic dean or advisor.

  3. Official transcripts of all college studies including fall semester or quarter grades.

  4. Most recent tax return of you or your parents (whoever claims you on their tax return).

  5. Completed FAFSA .

  6. Financial Aid Award letter

Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

How to Apply:

Ty Cobb Educational Foundation - Ty Cobb Educational Foundation