Georgia Scholars Institute is a 4-week Summer program for high-achieving high school students. Students take dual-enrollment, core General Education classes, earn Honors College credit, and spend one-full week in June immersed in extra-curricular programs and activities on the UWG campus in Carrollton. Students get to experience college life and make connections with other student-scholars and world-class faculty.

Georgia Scholars Institute Admissions

To apply to the Georgia Scholars’ Institute Summer Program, follow the steps outlined below:

Admissions Deadline

April 15, 2024

Admissions Criteria

To be eligible to participate in the Georgia Scholars Institute program, students must meet the following requirements:

Rising High School Junior or Senior

Minimum 3.5 academic GPA 

Highly motivated and committed to engaging in college-level work during the summer

Steps to Apply

Complete an online UWG Dual Enrollment Application for the Summer 2024 term and then indicate an interest in the Georgia Scholars Institute Summer Program. The application process requires the following supplemental items:

Submit an Official High School Transcript 

Submit a Letter of Recommendation from High School Counselor or teacher

Complete the GAFutures Funding Application

Submit Verification of Lawful Presence

Submit Immunization Records