Nighthawk Scholarship Center

The University of North Georgia Nighthawk Scholarship Center offers guidance to all students in identifying scholarship opportunities and providing assistance with our scholarship applications.

For more information or questions, contact scholarships@ung.edu.

ScholarshipUniverse �鶹��Ƶ Scholarships Resources FAQs Endowments

Awarded

$4.6M

for 2024-2025 academic year

More than

3,300

students awarded for 2024-2025 academic year

Over

450

different scholarship funds

ScholarshipUniverse

All �鶹��Ƶ students can use ScholarshipUniverse, a scholarship-matching and search tool which allows you to apply for hundreds of internal �鶹��Ƶ scholarships and thousands of external scholarship opportunities. Because ScholarshipUniverse has a strict vetting process for all external scholarships, you can be confident that your information remains confidential..

Use your �鶹��Ƶ credentials to log in to .
Answer as many questions as you can to build your profile and match with as many scholarships as possible.
Track your scholarship application status
Alerts you when you are matched to a new scholarship opportunity.
Recieve automated reminders about pending tasks and next steps

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students gathered outside on campus — Current Students

Corps of Cadet Related Scholarships — Corps of Cadets

Scholarship Resources

FAQs

Where do I go to apply for scholarships?
New students can complete the

Current students can apply at

Cadets can learn about Corps of Cadets Scholarships and Grants

Where can I get additional information about scholarships?
For additional information or scholarship-related questions, you can contact scholarships@ung.edu or 706-867-2991.

If you have questions related to Financial Aid scholarships, such as HOPE, Zell or Pell scholarships, please contact finaid@ung.edu or 706-864-1412.

Will I be able to see what scholarships I am applying to?

Yes! Through you can now see each internal and external scholarship that you are eligible to apply for.

This was a common request by many students and we’re happy to be able to offer this new tool!

When will I be notified if I’ve received a �鶹��Ƶ scholarship?
You will only be notified if you have been selected as a scholarship recipient, but not if you have not been selected.

Note that decision times vary based on department review times. Typically, departments begin reviewing scholarship applicants after the deadline of February 14, and you will be notified anywhere between then and the start of the fall semester. There are instances where spring/summer scholarships are offered, and would allow for notification at any point in the academic year.

How will I be notified if I’ve received a �鶹��Ƶ scholarship?

You will be notified via your �鶹��Ƶ email.

Can I receive more than one �鶹��Ƶ scholarship?

Yes, we don’t limit the number of scholarships that you can receive, unless your total aid exceeds your cost of attendance.

How can I thank my scholarship donor?

If selected for a scholarship, you will be requested via email to complete a thank you message to your scholarship donor. A form will be provided to you to fill out.

What are the deadlines for scholarship applications?
Current Student Scholarship Application – October 1 to February 14 (priority deadline) for the following academic year’s scholarships.

Incoming Student Scholarship Application – September 1 to February 1 (priority deadline) for following academic year’s scholarships.

What scholarships are available for graduate students?

Currently, we have scholarship opportunities for MBA/MAcc students and third-year DPT students. If you are eligible, you will be contacted by your department.

What scholarships are available for international students?

International students are eligible for our foundation-funded scholarships and can also apply at

Do you have any tips for applying for scholarships?
Meet application deadlines.

Please take time to answer essay questions thoroughly – we do review your answers in making decisions. Don’t leave these blank!

Remember, you’ll have to reapply for scholarships each year!