WGTC Foundation Scholarships
Semester | Scholarship Applications Open | Deadline to Apply for Scholarships |
| Fall 2020 Semester | June 15, 2020 | July 15, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 Semester | March 16, 2020 | April 16, 2020 |
APPLY FOR SUMMER SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS!
Students, WGTC is pleased to announce a new web interface to be used in applying for West Georgia Technical College Foundation scholarships. AwardSpring software will facilitate and streamline your scholarship application process. (Be sure your internet browser is Internet Explorer version 10 or beyond, or use any version of Chrome or Firefox.) All returning WGTC students who have completed one semester of study and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 are encouraged to apply.
Step 1: Create an Account
Visit AwardSpring and create an account using your student email address. You will be emailed a link to confirm your registration. Please record your password for future use, as you will use this same account and password to apply each semester.
Based on your GPA, program of study, and other factors specific to your account, you will automatically be matched with scholarships for which you qualify.
Step 2: Apply for Scholarships
Some scholarships require proof of residency or other specific documents you will need to upload. Be sure to provide all information that is requested.
You do not have to complete the application all at once. You may log back in with your student email address and password at any time.
Step 3: Register for Classes
A scholarship application for Spring Semester will not be considered for a scholarship unless you have registered for classes by April 28, 2020.
Step 4: Notification
You will be notified by student email confirming or denying your scholarship award(s) beginning April 29th, but no later than April 30th.
Step 5: Thank You Letters
All students who have been awarded scholarship funds must write and upload a thank you letter by May 21, 2020, in order to receive the award.
Frequently Asked Questions for WGTC Foundation Scholarships
How do I apply for a WGTC Foundation Scholarship?
- Students must apply each term by the published deadline
- Review the available scholarships and criteria to determine if you qualify for a particular scholarship
- Submit the completed application online within the published deadlines
- Please note the scholarship application deadline and the deadline for registering (located on the application) to be considered for a scholarship. No applications will be accepted after the scholarship deadline.
If I am awarded a scholarship, what happens next?
- The Foundation Office will send an email to all students confirming or denying your scholarship award(s).
- If you receive a scholarship, you will be required to write a “thank you” letter to the donor and upload it to the scholarship application software (AwardSpring). The donor will be named in your award email.
- West Georgia Technical College’s Institutional Advancement Office staff will handle promotional coverage of all scholarships. They may request additional information from you and/or a photo for promotional publications.
West Georgia Technical College Foundation Scholarships Spring Semester 2020
| Scholarship | Criteria | Estimated Award Amount per Student | Estimated Awards per Semester |
| Alice Huffard Richards Charitable Fund Scholarship | Early Childhood Care & Education Programs; Carroll, Haralson, Heard Co. residents | up to $2,000 | varies |
| Bowdon Hospital Authority Scholarship | Health Sciences or Nursing Programs; Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson counties and Cleburne or Randolph counties in Alabama residents. Preference to 30108 ZIP Code. | $500 | 3 |
| Caterpillar DEM Grant Fund Scholarship | Diesel Equipment Tech & Heavy Diesel Service Tech Programs | $500 | 5 |
| Chahalis Family Scholarship | Open to all students attending the Coweta Campus | $500 | varies |
| Coweta-Fayette EMC Scholarship | Open to students attending CEC, Coweta Campus, or Franklin Site | $500 | 3 |
| Grenzebach Scholarship | Electrical Systems Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Mechanical Systems, Industrial Systems, Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Welding and Joining Technology Programs; Must have been in the dual enrollment program at the CEC in Coweta County. | $500 | 3 |
| GreyStone Power Capstone Scholarship | Douglas Co. resident | $500 | 6 |
| J. Randy Jackson Legacy Scholarship | Must have completed coursework at the thINC Academy and be attending the LaGrange Campus. | $500 | 2 |
| Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Scholarship | Open to all students. Preference to students that completed coursework at the thINC Academy. | $500 | 4 |
| Manufacturers Education Foundation Scholarship | Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Electronics & Telecommunications, Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance, Welding & Joining Technology programs. | $500 | 4 |
| Parkway Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | Health Sciences or Nursing Programs; Douglas Co. resident | $500 | 3 |
| Raymond V. Sensing Scholarship Fund | Cosmetology program; Franklin Site | $200 | 1 |
| Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship Fund | Must live in a home served by Carroll EMC or parent/guardian must live in a home served by Carroll EMC | $500 | 20 |
| Rotary Club of Carrollton Scholarship | Carroll Co. resident | $250 | 2 |
| Rotary Club of Carrollton- Dawnbreakers Scholarship | Carroll Co. resident. Preference to students who were awarded the Rotary Club of Carrollton-Dawnbreakers GED Scholarship. | $500 | 1 |
| Southwire Industrial Systems Technology Scholarship | Industrial Systems Technology Program; Carroll Campus only | $500 | 10 |
| Southwire Machine Tool Technology Scholarship | Machine Tool Technology Program; Carroll Campus only | $500 | 5 |
| Southwire Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance Scholarship | Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance Program; Carroll Campus only | $500 | 10 |
| Star Foundation Scholarship | Haralson County and Cleburne or Randolph counties in Alabama residents. | $500 | 1 |
| Sugar Foods Memorial Scholarship | Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Electronics & Telecommunications, Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Precision Manufacturing & Maintenance, Welding & Joining Technology programs; Carroll Campus Only | $500 | 1 |
| WGTC Foundation Scholarship | Open to all students | $500 | 20 |
Student must be making satisfactory academic progress in order to qualify.
Student must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma or degree program in order to qualify. Student must demonstrate financial need.
Applications are available at www.westgatech.edu > Discover WGTC > Foundation> Apply for Scholarships, or go directly to AwardSpring. Contact Stephanie Fant with the WGTC Foundation at 678.664.0524 for more information about these scholarships.
Additional Scholarships*
American Life Fund Scholarship
Teach Early Childhood Scholarships
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Nana Grants CAPS Bridge Program
Nana Grants Childcare Funding
Nana Grants Additional Information
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Murphy Law Firm’s Reach Your Dream Scholarship
Murphy Law Firm, LLC, wants you to reach your dream of getting your degree and being successful in the business world. We know that continuing your education can be expensive, and some have been forced to sacrifice their schooling due to unexpected financial hardships. We don’t want you to have to give up on your dream. So, whether it’s the books you need for class, or the fees for next semester’s tuition, Murphy Law Firm is giving a scholarship of up to $500 every semester to students of West Georgia Technical College who are in financial need.
Murphy Law Firm, LLC is a law firm in Douglas County, GA that helps injured victims receive financial compensation after a serious auto accident or work injury. Their law firm is constantly involved in giving back to the community, with a special focus on the students and teachers of the Douglas County School System.
Scholarship entry requirements: Students must be Douglas County residents, and currently enrolled in WGTC. Students receiving the scholarship must be willing to have their name, photo, video of receiving the scholarship, and story published by Murphy Law Firm, LLC.
* WGTC Foundation does not bear responsibility for the following opportunities available through third party scholarship providers.
To learn more about how you can invest in WGTC Foundation, please contact Kelsey Jones, Executive Director, 404.807.2038 kelsey.jones@westgatech.edu
