Scholarship Opportunity

Ty Cobb Educational Foundation Scholarship

Offered by Ty Cobb Educational Foundation

The Ty Cobb Educational Foundation provides scholarships to qualified Georgia residents with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing undergraduate or eligible professional degrees at accredited colleges and universities.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Professional Student, Transfer Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Undergraduate Cycle

OpensJanuary 6, 2026
DeadlineMarch 6, 2026

2026 Professional Cycle

OpensDecember 1, 2025
DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a legal resident of Georgia.
  • Be a United States citizen.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university full time.
  • Undergraduate applicants must have completed or expect to complete at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) by the end of the current spring term with at least a B average.
  • Professional applicants must be pursuing an MD, DO, DMD, or DDS degree.

Requirements

  • Complete the online scholarship application.
  • Submit an official college transcript.
  • Provide a faculty recommendation.
  • Submit the most recent tax return.
  • Complete the FAFSA.
  • Provide the college financial aid award letter.
  • Describe the financial circumstances creating the need for assistance.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the undergraduate or professional eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Complete the online application through the Foundation's portal.
  3. 3Gather transcripts, tax documents, FAFSA information, and your financial aid award letter.
  4. 4Request a faculty recommendation.
  5. 5Submit all required materials before the published deadline.

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