Scholarship Description
The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. These industries have been identified as strategically important to the stateās economic growth.
Application Procedure
Students have two options when applying for HOPE Career Grant funds (formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant), as part of a HOPE or Zell Miller Grant:
- Complete theĀ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Ā or,
- Complete theĀ online Georgia Student Finance Application (GSFAPPS)Ā orĀ printable paper GSFAPPS application.
Note: The FAFSA must be completed each year.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is the last day of the school term or a student’s withdrawal date, whichever occurs first. Ā The HOPE Career Grant is awarded as part of a HOPE Grant or Zell Miller Grant and it is recommended that you submit your HOPE or Zell Miller Grant application as early as possible; the earlier you apply, the earlier the funds are disbursed to your school and credited to your account.
Note: Additional college-specific application and deadline requirements may be required. Check with your postsecondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
- Award is available to Canadian citizens
- Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Financial need analysis required
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