Scholarship Endowment
Today, University of Georgia student-athletes have a tremendous championship tradition to uphold. They carry the spirit and pride for all students, alumni and supporters of our great University. Their past extraordinary athletic performances continue to stand out in our minds, marking grand moments of magnificent Bulldog victories.
Often, it is Georgia’s student-athletes who create the first and most lasting impression of the University of Georgia. Student-athletes, men and women alike, represent the University of Georgia not only on athletic teams — which compete at a state, regional and national basis — but also in classrooms across the campus. The tradition of athletic and academic excellence at the University is made possible by scholarships that provide these young people the opportunity to become successful, well-educated citizens, distinguished alumni and supporters of the University of Georgia.
The University of Georgia Athletic Association awards scholarships to approximately 500 student-athletes. These scholarships, which cover tuition, fees, room, board and books, cost the Athletic Association just under $7 million annually. With a little over 200 named scholarship endowments, that tuition bill is offset by the interest revenue generated by these endowments. In addition, the University of Georgia Athletic Association awards the maximum number of scholarships per sport as allowed by the NCAA. These scholarships are funded by the Athletic Association. Full costs of in-state and out-of-state tuition are paid by the Athletic Association – no University, state or federal revenues can be used. Generous contributions from alumni and friends are relied upon to meet our scholarship funding requirements. The need for private support will continue to grow as the cost of higher education escalates.
For more information, read about endowment opportunities and the benefits of giving.
