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Contact:
HOLA Programs

11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia
31419-1997

Phone: (912)344-2652 or
(800)633-2349 ext. 2652
Email:
Melody.Rodriguez@armstrong.edu

The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund (Scholarship)


Portrait of Roberto C. Goizueta
painted by Rossin.

 The Goizueta Foundation

About the Undergraduate Scholarship

On May of 2003, The Goizueta Foundation generously donated Armstrong Atlantic a grant that endows The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund. These funds sponsor annual, need-based scholarship assistance to Hispanic/Latino students attending AASU. The grant also supports recruitment activities and other on campus events.

Undergraduate Eligibility

  • Hispanic/Latino student whose family/legal guardian resides in the United States (International students are not eligible)

  • Pursues an undergraduate degree at AASU and meets regular Admissions requirements, or Transfer Admissions requirements

  • Demonstrates financial need, regardless of their residency status

  • Meets overall 3.0 GPA requirement

Once Awarded

  • Student must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and take at least 12 credit hours per semester (full-time)
  • Perform 50 hours of leadership service per semester in special community projects
Most awards cover tuition and fees at AASU. If additional funds are available students may receive book stipends or on-campus housing allowances. Personal (living) expenses, supplies, insurance, and other related cost are not covered by the scholarship.

Undergraduate Application

We are excited that you are considering AASU to complete your baccalaureate or Masters degree. Do we have the degree program you are looking for? If so, please meet the deadlines listed below in order to apply to The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund Award. To be considered for an award, you must complete the following:
  • Apply for admission by March 15, 2008 to be accepted by the May 1st scholarship application deadline.
  • Apply for financial aid and complete your FAFSA application before March 15, 2008 (legal residents only)
  • Submit a complete scholarship application packet to the HOLA Office by May 1, 2008

Undergraduate Scholarship Application Packet

All documents below are in pdf format. Please print them and submit a complete application packet by May 1, 2008. If items are missing, the scholarship application will not be considered for an award. Your packet should include the following parts:
  1. Scholarship Checklist (Part 1)
  2. The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund application (Part 2)
  3. Official, sealed copy of High School/College transcript(s)
  4. Student Essay form (Part 3)
  5. Confidential Letter of Recommendation(2) (Part 4)
  6. Student Profile (Part 5)
  7. Copy of FAFSA application for family income verification (legal residents only). If student is undocumented, please submit an Income Verification Statement (Part 6)

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Our committee will review scholarship applications and letters of award will be mailed out by June 10, 2008. Please send your complete scholarship application packet to:
Armstrong Atlantic State University
HOLA Program
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
If you have questions concerning the scholarship application process, please call Melody Rodriguez at (912) 344-2652 or (800) 633-2349 ext.2652, or email:
Melody.Rodriguez@armstrong.edu.

Current Scholarship Recipients

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