1. North Georgia College and State University
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Dahlonega, North Georgia College and State
University is a four-year institution with more than 130 years of experience in educating future
leaders. Offering more than 50 major areas of study, North Georgia has many benefits for the
200 Georgia Guardsmen on their campus, starting with awarding 42 Georgia Military
scholarships a year to Georgia Army Guardsmen.
This scholarship offers a fullride for four years, worth $7,700 a semester ($62,000 in all), to
include tuition, fees, books, meals, and housing. The school’s Guard Partnership Program allows
enlisted Georgia Guardsmen to serve as ROTC cadets while still drilling with their National
Guard units.
Members of the program are SMP cadets, and receive extra benefits, like an additional
monthly stipend and elevated drill pay.
Other programs like Federal Tuition Assistance, VA benefits, and ROTC grants may also be
used at
this university.
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