The Emerge Scholarship is for women who have not had the opportunity to complete their education and have overcome obstacles. To be eligible you must have contributed to your community. In addition, you must be a resident of the state of Georgia.

Judging:

• Financial need
• Other funding received
• Career/life goals
• Essay content
• Leadership and participation in community activities
• Honors and awards received
   

Eligibility:

• Scholarship applicants must be accepted into a program of study at an educational institution, as evidenced by a proof of acceptance – either an acceptance letter OR a current school transcript.
• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age as of the date of the postmark of the application.
• Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, and/or physical impairment.
• Applicants must complete the application form and essay requirement and must mail all required materials to the address provided. All materials being submitted for an applicant (signed application, recommendation letters and program acceptance letter or current transcripts) must be submitted in one package. All material related to an applicant must note the applicant’s name and email address. The application package must be postmarked no later than Saturday, Sept 29th, 2012. No exceptions will be made.
• Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications will be evaluated based on the information provided; therefore, all questions should be answered as thoroughly as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This is a partial list of the eligibility requirements, see the website for all the requirements.