The Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Foundation offers some 165 scholarships funded through private donors. The quantity and variety are dynamic, as new donors learn of opportunities to invest in MGA students.
Donors fund scholarships for a variety of reasons. They may value higher education and believe in its transformative power. Some wish to fund a scholarship in honor or in memory of someone. Others may wish to encourage students to pursue a specific academic pathway where there is great need for service.
Our donors – who include faculty, staff, alumni, corporations, businesses, foundations and friends of MGA - find immense satisfaction in advancing higher education through our scholarships.
If you are interested in establishing a new scholarship or contributing to an existing scholarship, contact the MGA Foundation today!
All MGA students are considered for our Foundation scholarships and no formal applications are required. Students receiving a scholarship will be notified via their MGA email.
A thank you letter and photo is required to accept a scholarship gift. Please regularly check your SWORDS account for updates on your awards and outstanding requirements.
Brad Lord and the Grid Iron Coffee Company established this scholarship to support student-athletes from the Macon-Bibb area who wish to pursue a degree at Middle Georgia State University.
This scholarship is established to honor the lives of Patricia Sutton Cochran and Tina Price Cochran, both of whom were trailblazers in women's leadership roles and athletics while attending their respective universities.
The Middle Georgia State College Diamond Club established this scholarship to honor Robert Sapp who coached baseball for 20 years at Middle Georgia College.
The Middle Georgia State College Diamond Club established this scholarship in honor of Thomas Jerome Dunbar, who played for Middle Georgia College in 1979 and 1980.
Captain Alan D. Curtis established this scholarship to provide scholarships for Middle Georgia State University students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Management with a track in Professional Flight.
Greg and Mary Coln established this scholarship as a meaningful wedding gift to support aspiring pilots. Inspired by Greg’s career as a United Airlines captain and Mary’s mission, the scholarship aims to grow the next generation of aviators.
Linda Foskey established this scholarship in memory of her son, Donald C. Foskey, who was enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program at the former Middle Georgia College.
Kim and Charity Mushrush established this scholarship in memory and honor of Gene Alan Mushrush, a Middle Georgia State College alumnus who graduated with honors in 2015.
Kim and Charity Mushrush established this scholarship in memory and honor of Gene Alan Mushrush, a Middle Georgia State College alumnus who graduated with honors in 2015.
Kevin Cowart established this scholarship to honor his aviation maintenance career journey by helping future technicians to gain the education and opportunity they needed to succeed in a vital and respected industry.
This scholarship was established by Joe E. Timberlake, III, former chair and member of the board of directors for the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.
This scholarship was established in memory and honor of Stephen Morse who will always be remembered for his expertise as a brilliant economist and enthusiasm for his work, but also for his warmth and positivity as a coworker, teacher, and friend.
The scholarship was established to honor Dr. Barbara Thomas Frizzell, who served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Macon State College from 2003 to 2009.
Larry W. Moore, a 1971 graduate of Macon Junior College established this scholarship to support students enrolled full-time at MGA entering their sophmore year pursuing a degree in business.
The Dixie Crow Chapter of the Association of Old Crows established this scholarship to provide awards for students who are pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related fields.
This scholarship was established through an initiative of Macon State College's Division of Information Technology to honor S. Willard Elieson, Jr., Ph.D., who provided outstanding leadership and wise counsel to students, faculty, and administration during his six-year tenure as Chair of the Division of Information Technology at Macon State College.
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. David R. Adams, Macon State's first professor to be designated as a Peyton Anderson Eminent Scholar.
Middle Georgia State University alumni established this scholarship to help provide opportunities for current MGA students to succeed and achieve their academic goals.
The Middle Georgia STEM Alliance established this scholarship for full-time MGA students enrolled in the Georgia Academy program pursuing an Associate's degree in computer science.
This fund was established by Donna Ingram (Lloyd), Chair of the Nursing Department at Middle Georgia State University, in memory of her brother, Cicero David Turk, III.
This scholarship was established with the Macon State College Foundation, Inc., to honor Addie Taylor Foskey for her legacy of self-improvement and service to friends, family, and community.
This scholarship was established by F. Dewayne Foskey, President of Children's Friend Learning Centers, to honor educator Mr. Billy Lee Kimbrel, who served in the Coffee County School System in Douglas, Georgia, from 1954 to 1982.
This scholarship was established by Mark Byrd, Owner of Byrd and Company, to honor his wife, Amy Byrd, for the genuine love and devotion she expressed towards the children she taught as a special education and kindergarten teacher in the Houston County School System, and her commitment to her family as a wife and mother.
The Flint Energies Foundation established this scholarship to honor Jack Hunnicutt, a founding member and former chairman of the Flint Energies Foundation Board, as well as a lifelong resident of Central Georgia.
Larry N. Pope established this scholarship to honor the memory of Mary McGaughey Pope, B.A., M.Ed., whose 29-year teaching career influenced countless students to further their education.
Dr. Rhonda Amerson (Chair of the MGA Department of Teacher Education and Social Work) and Dr. David Biek (School of Education & Behavioral Sciences) established this scholarship.
The Estate of Baron Dunton Willett Cook established this scholarship in honor of Mr. Arch James Cook, a 1937 graduate of Middle Georgia College, in 1990.
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Bobby Bazemore Singley who had strong ties to the Macon College both as a student and as a employee.
Charles H. Jones and the Charles H. Jones Family Foundation established this scholarship to provide scholarships for high-achieving entering freshmen who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree at MGA.
This scholarship was established in memory of Emory Greene, who served on the Bibb County Commission for 17 years and was its chairman at the time of his death in 1990. He was a trustee of the Macon College Foundation and, for many years, worked with the Southside Lions to support the college's scholarship program.
Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. established this scholarship to honor his wife, Georgia W. Hatcher, and to help students achieve their degree at Middle Georgia State University.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Ragland established this scholarship to honor the memory of their son, Jay Ragland. Mr. Jack Ragland served as an administrator at Macon State College from 1967 to 1998, holding the position of Interim President from 1984 to 1985.
The Macon State College Foundation established this scholarship in honor of Joe E. Timberlake, III, to show appreciation for his years of excellent service and accomplishment.
Duke Groover established this scholarship in honor of his sons, Pearce, Noah, and Jacob, as a way of giving back to his community and telling his children, "I am so proud of you."
This scholarship was established by Travis Jean Moore, who was an instructor in the Business Department at Macon Junior College from 1970 to 1974, to support full-time MGA students in the School of Business.
Gloria Robinson, an alumna of Middle Georgia College, established this scholarship to commemorate the indomitable spirit of her grandmother, Viola Harris.
Virginia Speer Harris established the scholarship in 1967 to honor the memory of her husband, Wallace L. Harris, and his legacy. After her passing, the scholarship was renamed to recognize and commemorate both Virginia and Wallace Harris for their lasting impact.
The Macon State College Foundation Board of Trustees established this scholarship to honor David A. Bell, Ph.D. for his exemplary leadership of Macon State during 1997-2011.
Ken and Gretchen Fincher established this scholarship in honor of their son, Ben Fincher, a History Major at MGA, whose passion for history and writing was refined at MGA.
The Division of Humanities at Macon State College established this scholarship in memory of Dr. Gwendolyn Sorrell Sell, a Professor of English, devoted teacher, colleague, and friend.
This scholarship was established by Sandra Nash to honor the memory of her son, Dr. Charles L. Quinn, and to enrich the lives of music students at Middle Georgia State College for years to come.
This scholarship was established by Emory L. Gordy, Jr, a Middle Georgia College alumnus, one of the music industry's most influential figures, and one of Nashville's most leading producers of all time.
This scholarship is established by Central Georgia Health System (CGHS) and Macon State College Foundation in honor of Don Faulk, CEO/President of CGHS and The Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG), to commemorate his retirement and 39 years of service to the hospital and its communities.
This scholarship was initially established in December 1979 by Miss. Agnes Martin to honor her sister, Mrs. Anne Martin Jacob. In 1997, their sister, Mrs. Mildred Martin Hughes, requested that the scholarship name be updated to recognize Agnes Martin’s contributions and legacy.
This scholarship was established by Central Georgia Health System in honor of Barbara J. Stickel, a retired nursing officer and recognized leader in the field of nursing.
This scholarship was established at the bequest of Bobbie Y. Kilchriss, who passed away on March 12, 2010, to provide scholarships for students desiring to study nursing.
This scholarship was established by Mark Byrd, Owner of Byrd and Company, to honor his wife, Amy Byrd, for the genuine love and devotion she expressed towards the children she taught as a special education and kindergarten teacher in the Houston County School System, and her commitment to her family as a wife and mother.
Don and Fara Avery established this scholarship because of their commitment to the Dublin community. Don was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fairview Park HCA Hospital.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. established this scholarship for students pursuing a nursing degree at Macon State College (now Middle Georgia State University).
Rene McPhail established this scholarship in honor of Karen L. Core, a Dublin native who served as the Assistant Director of Nursing and was later promoted to Chief Nurse Executive with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) after it purchased Laurens Memorial Hospital and Claxton Hospital in 1983. She served as Chief Nurse Executive until her retirement in January 2000, after a 42-year career in nursing.
Birch G. McVay established this scholarship to support an MGA student who is a graduate of Bleckley County High School who plans to majore in pharmacy, medicine, or chemistry.
Pete and Hilda Suarez established this scholarship to support junior and senior nursing students who are close to obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing.
The Kahrmann family established this scholarship in memory of their mother, Vivian Ellerbee Kahrmann, who graduated from Macon Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1953.
This scholarship was established in 1991 to honor the memory of Anna M. Nemec, who was a psychology professor and Chair of the Division of Social Sciences at Macon State College.
Angela Clayton established this scholarship in memory of her daughter, Addisyn Noelle Pitts, to support students pursuing degrees in psychology or mental health.
Members of the Ballard-Hudson, Lanier, and Miller High School classes of 1959 in Macon, Georgia, came together in 2009 for a unified 50th anniversary reunion. In honor of that milestone, they established a scholarship fund to create a lasting social and financial legacy for future Bibb County students.
Kathy and Jimmy Allgood established this scholarship to support the Dublin-Laurens County community and students who attend classes on the MGA Dublin campus.
William H. and Ann Evans established this scholarship in October 2026. The scholarship is in memory of Betty Jean Evans (William's sister) and Ellen F. Evans (William's mother).
Dr. Kara Smith Svonavec and Dr. Stephen Svonavec established this scholarship in memory of Stephen's mother, Ginny Svonavec, and Kara's aunt, Janet Horn McDowell.
Dr. John A. Ricks, III and Elaine Ricks established this scholarship to support Bleckley County students striving to complete their education and improve their lives.
The Georgia State Society, a National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, established this scholarship for students majoring in history, public service, or education.
Mr. W. Lonnie Barlow established the original scholarship in memory of his parents, Nolan H. and Frances B. Barlow, to honor their legacy. Later, his sisters, Nola Jean Barlow Hardy and Mary Anne Barlow, renamed the scholarship to also commemorate Lonnie Barlow’s life and contributions.
Nylan A. Hinson established this scholarship in honor of her husband, Harold Russel Hinson, former Director of Human Resources (1991-2002) and Fundraising Coordinator (2002-2003) at Middle Georgia College.
Dr. and Mrs. Manoj H. Shah of Bonaire, GA, established this scholarship to support students who attended a high school in Houston county who attends classes at MGA.
In 2000, Tom's parents, Judy and Tommy Porter, both graduates of Middle Georgia College, established this scholarship in memory of their beloved son, Tom Porter.
This scholarship was established in December 1996 with donations from Earl Herman Cheek, Sr., and Lawrence Cohen Walker to support graduates of Early County High School, Perry High School or Westfield High School who attend MGA.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy at Middle Georgia State University established this scholarship in loving memory of Kay Loveless Raffield, BS, RRT (1957-2013), a 1997 alumnus of the Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program.
The Navicent Health Foundation established this scholarship to support MGA students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Repiratory Therapy Entry-Level Degree program.
Terri Miller, MGA Department of Respiratory Therapy Chair, established this scholarship with funds received from the National Board for Respiratory Therapy Care (NBRC) to support students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program.
This scholarship was created by Teri Miller (Chair, Department of Respiratory Therapy) to honor retirees from the MGA Respiratory Therapy Program. The RT Program retirees include Dr. Charles R. Matson, Professor Emeritus (200-2024), Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Brown, founding program faculty (1993-2019), Tina Carreker Humphrey (1989-2016), and Lynnea "Lynn" Ingle (2004-2015)
The Dixie Crow Chapter of the Association of Old Crows to provide awards for students who are pursuing a degree in electrical engineering or related fields.
Atlanta Gas Light Company (Atlanta Gas Light) established this scholarship to provide financial support to students pursuing degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Christopher E. Brazell, an alumnus and former faculty member of Middle Georgia College, and his wife, Gillian Brazell, established this scholarship for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need pursuing a degree in engineering.
The Kuipers family established this scholarship to honor Carl Jacob Kuipers, Emeritus Professor of Biology and Chairman Emeritus of the Division of Biological Sciences at Middle Georgia College, and his wife, Edna Kuipers, who served as dormitory director for the Faculty Apartment Dormitory at Middle Georgia College.
Novetta and Kevin Reid established this scholarship in memory of their son, Chandler, and an intelligent, multi-talented young man who aspired to help others through a career in medicine.
Dr. Andrew C. Ollikainen (MSC S-Eng. '03) and his wife, Mrs. Stephanie M. Ollikainen, established this scholarship in recognition of the life-changing influence of engineering education at MGA and its heritage.
This scholarship was established in March 1987 through memorial donations made in memory of Dr. J.C. Ledbetter, a professor and the Director of Continuing Education at Middle Georgia College.
This scholarship was established by Dr. Christopher R.L. Blake and Dr. Melody A. Blake to provide scholarships for Middle Georgia State University students pursuing international study abroad.
This scholarship was established to honor the significant contribution of Dr. Gwendolyn Sell Sorrell to the Study Abroad Program at Macon State College.
The Board of Trustees of the Mason State College Foundation established this scholarship as a lasting tribute to Stephen R. Portch for his many contributions.
This scholarship was established in December 1999 by John A. Jeffries in memory of his parents, Auburn and Pauline Webb, alumni of Middle Georgia College.
This scholarship was established in November 1984 by Middle Georgia College using funds from a fundraising dinner held at MGC to provide support to students with need.
This scholarship was established to honor Evelyn Toler Bickford, a charter member of the Macon Junior College faculty, who taught mathematics in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Division of Learning Support from 1968 to 2000, and who faithfully served the College as Coordinator of Developmental Mathematics.
Michelle and Will Posey established this scholarship in honor of James and Mark Ann Yaughn, who attended Middle Georgia College from 1965 to 1967, and in honor of their dedication to their children and family.
Dr. Kenneth Hammond established this scholarship to honor the memory of Jo Hammond, his wife, whose work at Macon Junior College was directed toward assisting non-traditional students in their pursuit of higher education.
The members of the Middle Georgia College Classes of 1955, 1956, and 1957 established the scholarship for students with demonstrated finanical need who attend classes on the Cochran campus.
Mr. Thomas R. Park, Sr., and the Park family established this scholarship in memory of Thomas Reed Park, Jr., who received an Associate's Degree from Middle Georgia College.
Dr. Eugene Alvarez established this scholarship fund to recognize and encourage educational pursuits by honorably discharged members of the United States Marine Corps.
The Student Veterans Association of Macon State College established this scholarship to support a U.S. veteran from any branch of the military service.
Dr. Melinda Robinson-Moffett established this scholarship to honor her husband, Dr. Keith Moffett, a 2003 graduate of Macon State College.
To apply for external scholarships not offered by the MGA Foundation, please visit the Financial Aid Scholarships page.
Testimonials
"Thank you for making it easier to reach my goals, and truly soar high. This is the beginning of my journey, and I cannot express my gratitude and excitement enough."
-Haley S. Biology (BS), Freshman
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"Thank you for believing in me and giving me the ability to attend college. I am blessed and one day I hope to be able to return the favor!"
-David P. Business Administration (BS), Senior
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"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to start nursing school. Without you, this would be impossible. My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
-Tiffany T. Nursing (ASN), Junior
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"Thank you for assisting me along my journey as a first generation college student. Your support is greatly appreciated and will allow me to put my best foot forward."
-Jason V. Business Administration (BS), Senior
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"I will use this scholarship to fund my dreams and goals of leaving a lasting impact on the world. Thank you for contributing to my college education."
