CRITERION ONE: A student must earn at least 22 Carnegie Units of credit for graduation and have taken:
4 Units in English Language Arts
4 Units in Mathematics, including one unit in Algebra II (or its equivalent)
3 Units in Science, including one unit in Physics or Chemistry
3 Units in Social Studies, Including Economics, Citizenship, World History, and U.S. Studies
2 Units in a single Foreign Language
1 Unit in Fine Arts, chosen from Visual Arts, Music, Dance, or Dramatic Arts
CRITERION TWO: A student must have a minimum combined score of 1360 (math and verbal ONLY) on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) at one test administration; OR a minimum combined score of 1360 on the critical reading and mathematical reasoning skills sections of the SAT Reasoning Test at one test administration; OR a composite score of 31 at one test administration on the American College Test (ACT).
CRITERION THREE: A student has a non-weighted, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, where A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, and D = 1 in core courses.
CRITERION FOUR: Registered to vote if a United States citizen and 18 years of age on or before March 2, 2015.
CRITERION FIVE: A student shows evidence of self-esteem and concern for others in day-to-day activities.
DOCUMENTATION: A letter of reference (attached to application) from an adult outside the school or family. The writer should fully identify him/herself.
CRITERION SIX: A student has participated in at least three (3) different competitive interscholastic activities (e.g., athletics, music and literary events, fairs, and exhibits).
CRITERION SEVEN: A student has been appointed by school official or elected to positions of leadership in a minimum of two (2) different organizations sponsored by the school.
List of at least two (2) different leadership positions held, including the dates of service.
CRITERION EIGHT: A student has shown evidence of leadership in a minimum of two (2) different organizations outside the school, including being appointed by an organization sponsor or elected to a position of leadership or role of responsibility in a minimum of one (1) of these activities. Note: This does not include paid positions.
If you meet all eight and would like to apply for this award, please complete the application below. The first one is the actual application. The second is a sample to give you guidance as you complete your application. The completed applications are due back to NOHS Guidance by January 15th.
Georgia Scholar Application
Sample Georgia Scholar Application
Georgia Scholar Application
Sample Georgia Scholar Application
