WIT Scholarship

Purpose:
To provide scholarship opportunities to single mothers with a financial need who are pursuing their education at Gwinnett Technical College.

Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be eligible for the WIT Scholarship, a student must:
• Be a current Gwinnett Technical College student in good standing
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Be a single mother
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
• Submit an essay of at approximately 300 words explaining career goals, interest in technology, and how the scholarship will support these goals.

Applications cannot be processed unless all required documentation is attached to the application at time of submittal.

Scholarship funds are to be used for tuition, books, and program supplies used solely for the benefit of the individual receiving the scholarship. Before funds will be disbursed, the Foundation office must receive a note of thanks from the recipient to the donor(s).

Selection:
The Gwinnett Tech Foundation committee will select and notify the scholarship recipients after all applications have been reviewed by the review committee.

Termination:
If the recipient fails to enroll, withdraws from college, or does not maintain eligibility requirements, the Gwinnett Tech Foundation will select another student if time permits; otherwise, funds will be held in the Donor’s account to be carried over to the next semester.