Helms College offers new students and returning students the opportunity to apply for scholarships to assist with the costs of their programs of study. Merit-based scholarships are available to students who have excelled academically. Need-based scholarships are available to students who have exhausted their financial aid eligibility and require assistance with covering program costs. Scholarships are also available to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and employees of Edgar’s Hospitality Group and Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, Inc.
All scholarships are funded through the Tuition Assistance Program and administered through the Helms College Financial Aid Office. Scholarships are based on the availability of funding.
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Distinguished Student AwardThese merit-based scholarships are established to aid with tuition and fees to students who have excelled academically and have demonstrated a commitment to excellence through the pursuit of additional education and training. The applicant must have demonstrated academic achievement such as high college entrance scores, a 3.5 GPA or above from high school, and at least a 3.5 GPA in the program of study at Helms College.
Helms College Distinguished Award recipients are eligible to receive an initial award of $500.00 and prorated awards at each quarter/payment period based on the number of credit hours/clock hours in their program of study. This award is designated for new students and is renewable up to the maximum number of terms to complete the program of study as determined by the course catalog. Students will not be eligible for this funding for courses that must be repeated. Maximum award amounts are outlined below.
- 6+ Quarter Programs of Study: $2,000
- 4 Quarter Programs of Study: $1,500
- 2 Quarter Programs of Study: $1,000
The Helms College Distinguished Student Award is renewable. In order to maintain eligibility for this award, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
- Maintain 90% attendance in all courses.
- Maintain full-time enrollment.
- Remain in good standing with Helms College.
To apply for a Helms College scholarship, please download and complete the appropriate application and follow the scholarship submission instructions listed on the application.
Peter Vossenberg
Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is established in honor of Peter Vossenberg, who taught Culinary Arts at Helms College, to increase the opportunities for individuals to better themselves through skill development accompanied by a solid work ethic. This need-based scholarship provides financial assistance to new students and students who have demonstrated academic success at Helms College and need financial resources to cover the cost of education in all schools of study.
To qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must have exhausted all federal financial aid, including the Federal Pell Grant, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, as applicable. The applicant must also maintain satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate commitment to achieving educational goals.
Scholars are eligible to receive an initial award of up to $1,000.00 and prorated awards at each payment period based on the number of hours in their program of study. Maximum award amounts are outlined below.
- 6+ Quarter Programs of Study: $5,000
- 2-4 Quarter Programs of Study: $2,500
To maintain eligibility for this award, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
- Maintain 90% attendance in all courses.
- Maintain full-time enrollment.
- Remain in good standing with Helms College.
To apply for a Helms College scholarship, please download and complete the appropriate application and follow the scholarship submission instructions listed on the application.
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Military Service AwardIn recognition of the service provided by the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, Helms College offers this award in support of the educational goals of enlisted, retired, and former military personnel, spouses, and dependents, whose cost of education is not fully covered by Veteran Assistance Educational Benefits. Application for this scholarship must be supported with proof of current military status or previous military service with Honorable Discharge.
This scholarship is a $500.00 one-time award applied to the student’s account during the student’s 1st term of enrollment.
To apply for a Helms College scholarship, please download and complete the appropriate application and follow the scholarship submission instructions listed on the application.