Stamps and Presidential Scholarships
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- Award
- Both cover tuition, fees, on-campus housing and a seven-day meal plan. Stamps adds $4,000 annual living stipend and $10,000 one-time enrichment; Presidential adds $2,000 annual living stipend and $5,000 one-time study-abroad stipend.
- Deadline
- Scholarship application by 11:59 p.m. EST on November 15, 2026. Complete GSU application by the November 15, 2026 priority deadline. Recommendation letter by November 20, 2026.
- How to apply
- Separate Stamps and Presidential Scholarship application with essays and one recommendation from a teacher, counselor, mentor or coach; family recommendations are not accepted. Finalists must attend Scholarship Day in spring 2027, in person for U.S.-based students or virtually for international students. Missing Scholarship Day withdraws the application.
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendations
- An essay
- An interview
- A finalist round or selection weekend
- Who can apply
- Incoming first-year students planning to attend the Atlanta campus in fall 2027 and pursuing a first bachelor's degree. Stamps requires living in Georgia and eligibility for HOPE or Zell Miller. Out-of-state and international students are eligible only for the Presidential Scholarship. No minimum GPA, but applicants must qualify for the Honors College. SAT and ACT scores are not considered.
- Good to know
- Stamps requires Georgia residence and HOPE/Zell Miller eligibility; Presidential permits out-of-state and international students. Renewal requires 3.5 GPA, at least 12 credits and program participation.
- Details
- Test optionalStamps ScholarsInternational students eligible