Georgia State University

Stamps and Presidential Scholarships

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Award
Both cover full tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a 7-day meal plan, an annual living stipend and mentoring from the Honors College dean. The page lists annual stipends of $2,000 and $4,000, a one-time $10,000 enrichment fund and a one-time $5,000 study abroad stipend, which differ between the two scholarships.
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 one letter of recommendation. Finalists attend Scholarship Day interviews in spring 2027; international students may interview virtually.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • Recommendation letters
  • 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 residency; the Presidential Scholarship does not.
Details
Test optionalStamps ScholarsInternational students eligible