Scholarships and Programs
Scholarships and Programs
Dawgs Suit Up Scholarship Program
The Dawgs Suit Up Scholarship is a donor-funded scholarship program created to offset the cost of professional clothing for income-limited students at the University of Georgia. The program began in Fall 2017 and since then, up to 700 scholarship awards have been distributed to students each year.
All undergraduate and graduate students with a documented financial need through the Office of Student Financial Aid are eligible to apply. Scholarship applications open in August and January of each year. If selected to receive funding, awardees will receive the $200 scholarship through the refund profile chosen on their student account prior to the Fall or Spring Career Fair events.
Spring 2027 Application Window: December 18, 2026 – January 18, 2027 at 11:59pm
Beyond the Arch Career Readiness Program
The Beyond the Arch Career Readiness Program is a cohort-based scholarship program created to serve the needs of first-generation and income-limited students. Through a 2-day Bootcamp and year-long engagement in monthly program Milestones, participants are equipped with the skills, mentorship, experiences, and networks essential for long-term career success.
Program Goals:
- Advance first-generation/income-limited students’ social mobility by reducing barriers to social capital through community-building experiences, networking support, and meaningful mentorship
- Offset the financial burdens that limit career opportunities, such as unpaid internships, professional attire, access to subscription-based resources, and essential study or certification materials
- Engage in career readiness content that clarifies the hidden curriculum of employability with curated experiences for a competitive edge
Upon program completion, participants will have:
- Earned a $500 career professional development scholarship
- A professional-level resume and immersive career coaching on job search fundamentals
- Gained at least one mentorship experience through the UGA Mentor Program
- Enhanced their LinkedIn profiles reflective of their transferrable skills and experiences
- Participated in facilitated networking events
- Received personalized reminders for career development and mentorship events
- Developed a community among peers navigating similar experiences
- Completed monthly career development milestones
Selection Process:
Program applications open in the middle of the Fall semester. All applicants will be notified about the status of their application prior to the end of the Fall semester. As a function of the program, all scholars are required to attend Bootcamp in early January and complete monthly Milestones throughout the remainder of the calendar year.
All UGA undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Priority is given to transfer students, students with a documented financial need, and students who identify as first-generation.
2026-2027 Cohort Application Window: October 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm