Zell Miller Scholarship

The Zell Miller Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. This scholarship provides money to assist students with educational costs of attending a postsecondary institution located in the state of Georgia.

To be eligible for the Zell Miller Scholarship, students must graduate from high school with a 3.70 cumulative GPA as calculated by Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) AND an SAT score of 1200 OR an ACT score of 25. Students must also meet all the eligibility requirements of the HOPE Scholarship and be enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate program. However, full-time enrollment is not required to receive Zell Miller funding.

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Eligibility Requirements

The Zell Miller Scholarship program requires students to meet basic requirements to be awarded initially after high school graduation and maintained while enrolled in an eligible college or university (postsecondary institutions). Visit Georgia Futures website linked below for a full list of requirements.

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Application Process

To be considered for the Zell Miller Scholarship, you must complete the Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid (GT App) AND either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the Georgia Student Financial Aid Application (GSFAPPS) every year.

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Zell Miller Award Amounts

2024-2025

For 2024-2025, the Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% of the total cost of in-state tuition charged. This is a maximum of $10,512 for two semesters of enrollment in 15 credit hours per term.

For students who are enrolled for the summer semester, the Zell Miller Scholarship will pay per credit hour in conjunction with summer tuition cost in addition to the maximum mentioned above.

Number of Credit Hours Regular – Tuition Payment DUAL, SOUP, Summer, and Study Abroad Tuition Payment
1 $3,124.00 $350.40
2 $3,124.00 $700.80
3 $3,124.00 $1,051.20
4 $3,124.00 $1,401.60
5 $3,124.00 $1,752.00
6 $3,124.00 $2,102.40
7 $5,256.00 $2,452.80
8 $5,256.00 $2,803.20
9 $5,256.00 $3,153.60
10 $5,256.00 $3,504.00
11 $5,256.00 $3,854.40
12 $5,256.00 $4,204.80
13 $5,256.00 $4,555.20
14 $5,256.00 $4,905.60
15 $5,256.00 $5,256.00

Maintaining the Zell Miller Scholarship

Students are evaluated for their continued eligibility for the Zell Miller Scholarship program at various checkpoints throughout their academic career. At each checkpoint a cumulative 3.30 GPA must be earned, or the award will be lost.

Maintaining Eligibility

Have Questions?

Students may receive HOPE or Zell Miller, but NOT both at the same time. Review the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships.

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