The Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

The Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship at Georgia State’s Perimeter College is made possible by The Goizueta Foundation, established by Roberto C. Goizueta, the late CEO and chairman of the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company. The scholarship is designed to increase the number of students of Hispanic/Latino heritage who enroll and complete their undergraduate degrees at Georgia State and provide mentors, internships and community service experiences to these students so that they can become the leaders of the future.

Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

24 awarded per year

Benefits $3,600/per year per students, applied to student account Eligibility to become a paid Supplemental Instruction leader (assisting college students in their classes) Eligibility to apply for other paid positions on campus offered by the LASSO office at Dunwoody campus

Recommended Admissions Application by April 1, 2019

Scholarship Application Deadline May 1, 2019

Please note that you should apply for admission to Georgia State by the recommended admissions application dates above (and preferably much earlier) to allow sufficient time to be admitted to the university. You must be admitted to Georgia State University before you can apply for the Goizueta scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and service to the Hispanic/Latino community
• Must be a students applying as a freshman
• Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage

Evaluation Criteria

• Leadership
• Community Service
• Extracurricular, school and community-related activities/participation
• Financial Need
• High School GPA
• SAT or ACT Scores
• The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Essay
• Personal Resume

Expectations

• Participation in the Latino Studies Freshmen Learning Community
• Leadership and Community Service
• Participation in Leadership Development Workshops and Seminars
• Participation in the Latino Leadership Initiative
• Required Participation in the Goizueta Mentor Program
• Capstone Project

How to Apply

To apply online, you must already be accepted to Georgia State University and have your student ID (9xx-xx-xxxx). In addition to filling out the application, you will also need to upload a resume, personal letter, and a letter of recommendation, Please see the application for details.

Submit your application

For more information, contact the Office of Latino Student Services and Outreach at Dunwoody (LASSO) at 770-274-5214 or LASSOPC@gsu.edu.