Gold Scholars

A Community of Scholars Improving the World

Georgia Tech’s four-year Gold Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship offered annually to the top two percent of first-year students. Recipients are selected based upon holistic excellence and potential within the program’s four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Progress, and Service. Approximately 15-20 students enroll each year as Gold Scholars.

Through the Gold Scholarship, students with strong academic and leadership potential can find financial and programmatic support to further their professional goals. Read below about the merit-based selection process, benefits, and testimonials from Gold Scholars.

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About the Program

Learn about the benefits of the program as a student and as future alumni.

Explore Benefits
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Application and Selection

Review our application and selection process as well as important deadlines.

How to Apply
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Student Stories

Read student testimonials where Gold Scholars share their experiences in the program.

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A Day in the Life of a Scholar

Learn more about the scholarship program and its scholars.