Georgia Scholar Criteria
Please be aware that these criteria are set in state law and exceptions are not possible.
CRITERION ONE:
The student must earn at least 22 Carnegie Units of credit for graduation and have taken:
4 Units in English Language Arts
4 Units in Mathematics, including one unit in Algebra II (or its equivalent)
3 Units in Science, including one unit in Physics or Chemistry
3 Units in Social Studies, Including Economics, Citizenship, World History, and U.S. Studies
2 Units in a single Foreign Language
1 Unit in Fine Arts, chosen from Visual Arts, Music, Dance, or Dramatic Arts (Can be waived if Fine Arts are not required by your school district)
CRITERION TWO:
The student must have a minimum combined score of 1360 on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) at one test sitting; OR a composite score of 31 at one test sitting on the American College Test (ACT).
CRITERION THREE:
A student has a non-weighted, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, where A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, and D = 1 in core courses.
CRITERION FOUR:
The student must be registered to vote, if a United States citizen and 18 years of age on or before March 1, 2024.
CRITERION FIVE:
A student must show evidence of self-esteem and concern for others in day-to-day activities.
CRITERION SIX:
The student must have participated in at least three (3) different competitive interscholastic activities (e.g., athletics, music and literary events, fairs, and exhibits).
CRITERION SEVEN:
The student must have been appointed by a school official, or elected to, positions of leadership in a minimum of two (2) different organizations sponsored by the school.
CRITERION EIGHT:
A student has shown evidence of leadership in a minimum of two (2) different organizations outside the school, including being appointed by an organization sponsor or elected to a position of leadership or role of responsibility in a minimum of one (1) of these activities. Note: This does not include paid positions.
