Two potentially full-ride scholarships to Middle Georgia State University are on the table for well-qualified high school students.
 
The Middle Georgia State Foundation is seeking applicants for two Presidential Scholarships, which are awarded to graduating high school seniors in the amount of $5,000 per year. Over the course of four years, the award equates to a full academic scholarship of $20,000, enough to cover the majority of  expenses of earning a Middle Georgia State bachelor's degree.
 
The scholarships are awarded on top of HOPE Scholarships and any other financial aid students may receive and can be applied toward living expenses and other costs associated with University enrollment.
 
“We have a strong and ongoing commitment to attract students of the highest quality,” said Dr. Raymond Carnley, the Foundation's executive director. "The Presidential Scholarships are the Foundation's highest awards and represent tremendous opportunities for academically talented students in our area high schools."
 
The two available scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year are:
 
Dr. David A. Bell Presidential Scholarship for the Humanities

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who is a Georgia resident, achieved 1200 or greater on the reading and math portion of the SAT, graduated with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at Middle Georgia State University with a major in the humanities, including, but not limited to, English, history, philosophy and the arts. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three consecutive years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and is making satisfactory progress toward graduation. The Middle Georgia State University Foundation Board of Trustees established this scholarship to honor David A. Bell, Ph.D., for his exemplary leadership of Macon State College (now Middle Georgia State University) from 1997-2011, during which period the college experienced the most accelerated growth in its history. This scholarship serves as a lasting tribute to Dr. Bell for his many contributions to the institution, the region and its citizens.
 
Coca-Cola Presidential Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who is a Georgia resident, achieved 1200 or greater on the reading and math portion of the SAT, graduated with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at Middle Georgia State University. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three consecutive years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and is making satisfactory progress toward graduation. Founded in 1886, the Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce nearly 400 beverage brands. Corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, with local operations in over 200 countries around the world. This scholarship is supported by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in partnership with Middle Georgia State University.
 
Interested students must complete an application, submit required materials and, if selected as finalists, interview with a committee made up of selected faculty, staff and administrators. Application deadline is April 20, 2016.