Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarships

As part of GMA’s mission of protecting the future of Georgia’s essential mining industry, the Association established the Georgia Mining Foundation in 1987 to help outstanding Georgia students pursue their educational goals. Our Foundation believes that the students of today will be the leaders of tomorrow – and it is important they get the education they deserve.

Through our scholarship and endowment programs, we award more than $40,000 annually to deserving Georgia students entering our state’s colleges, technical colleges, and universities.

The annual GMF Scholarship program has a far-reaching impact that goes beyond tuition assistance. The program enhances recipients’ education by providing both financial aid and a direct connection to the Georgia Mining Association and its member companies.

We remain dedicated to maintaining this legacy of preparing for a brighter future by helping our state’s students develop the skills and knowledge they’ll need to succeed as the next generation of Georgia leaders.

2024 Scholarship Programs

Applications for the 2024 Scholarship Programs have closed. Applications for the 2025 Scholarships will open again this fall.

Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2024, to be considered.

Each year, the Foundation awards individual $500 scholarships for promising high school seniors attending school in any Georgia county where a GMA member company maintains operations. Three $1,000 scholarships are also available.

Eligible Students

Have been accepted into and plan to attend an accredited college or university in Georgia.
Have a minimum score of 960 on the SAT or 18 on the ACT
Have an overall grade average of 85% or higher
Have completed required high school courses, including:
- Four years of college preparatory English
- Three years of history/social sciences
- Five of these math/science courses:
  - Algebra I
  - Algebra II
  - Geometry
  - Physical Science
  - Biology
  - Chemistry

Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2024, to be considered.

Each year, the Foundation awards $500 scholarships for students attending one of Georgia’s technical colleges.

Eligible students:

Will be a high school graduate by June 1, 2023
Have an overall average of 85% or higher

For more information about the GMF Technical College Scholarships, download the information sheet and application.

Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2024 to be considered.

The GMF Endowment for Education program was created to raise funds for grants and scholarships for Georgia students. The Endowment Scholarship Program differs from the GMF Scholarship program in providing one student with $1,000 per year over four years of college education.

Students selected for the Endowment Scholarship are “nurtured into the mining industry” through the financial assistance provided by the award and direct contact with GMA and its members throughout their education.

For 2024, the Endowment Scholarship will be presented in honor and recognition of a person whose dedication and commitment to the mining industry is unsurpassed: Howard Brantley.

Eligible students:

Have been accepted for admission and plan to attend one of these universities:
- Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
- Mercer University
- Kennesaw State University
- University of Georgia
- Georgia Southern University
Have a minimum score of 960 on the SAT or 18 on the ACT

For more information about the GMF Endowment Scholarships, download the information sheet and application.

Preparing the Future of Georgia

Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarships

2024 Scholarship Programs