REACH Scholarship 

REACH Scholarship 

 

REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) is a state-sponsored, needs-based mentorship and scholarship program for promising 8th grade students who face significant personal or economic challenges. Students who are selected sign a scholarship contract committing to maintain academic progress, good conduct, and attendance through high school. In return, they receive ongoing mentoring and are eligible for scholarship funds toward a Georgia public college or university upon graduation.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

- Currently enrolled in 8th grade at a participating Georgia public school

- Georgia resident

- Meets income/needs-based eligibility requirements 

- Demonstrates academic potential and motivation, even if grades have been impacted by outside circumstances

- Willing and able to commit to the REACH scholar contract, including avoiding drug/alcohol use and criminal activity, and maintaining satisfactory attendance and conduct

- Not already receiving comparable scholarship support that would duplicate REACH benefits