Regents Opportunity Scholarship

The intent of this program is to increase the enrollment of historically disadvantaged and under-represented students in graduate and professional programs offered by institutions in the University System of Georgia.   To be eligible to receive funds under this program, the recipient must be a Georgia resident, have a minority classification, and be a full-time student in good standing.  The scholarship is renewable for up to three years and is based on financial need and academic performance.  Support is generally set at $5,000 per academic year.  Priority is given to prior recipients who continue to meet eligibility criteria.  As with tuition waivers, nominations are forwarded to the Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research from from the Program Director.  Regents Opportunity Scholarship nominations are solicited by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research in early March and decided by June for the following academic year.