GADA-GOAL Scholars Fund 2023-2024
PURPOSE
The purpose of the GADA-GOAL Scholars Fund is to provide private school tuition grants to deserving Georgia
families seeking improved educational opportunities for their children in grades 4 – 12.
AWARDS
Each recipient’s award amount will be determined based upon the tuition rate at their chosen private school
and upon their family’s demonstrated need. Awards are provided for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year only.
Applications must be resubmitted for each subsequent academic year, and there is no guarantee of renewal. No
GADA-GOAL award for an individual student may exceed $6,000 per academic year.
ELIGIBILITY – NEW APPLICANT
For an applicant to be considered, the following criteria must be met:
• Applicant must currently reside in Georgia;
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in and attending a Georgia public school;
• Applicant must be entering primary or secondary grades 4 through 12 for the 2023-24 school year;
• Applicant must have been accepted and sponsored by a GOAL participating private school. Your application will not be considered complete, and you will not be eligible to be selected for a scholarship, unless the following items are included with your application:
• Read the application carefully and complete ALL sections.
• Applicants should complete and submit the “Student Questionnaire” as part of the application. (Parents may assist young children with this section.)
• Parent or Guardian must complete the “Family Member Questionnaire” as part of the application.
• A representative of the Sponsoring GOAL Participating School must complete the “Character Recommendation Form.”
• For a NEW student entering 4th – 12th grade, include a copy of the child’s most recent Georgia public school report card showing at least one grading period.
• For ALL people currently living in your home who filed a 2022 Federal Tax Return, include pages 1 & 2 of Form 1040.
• Include documentation of TOTAL YEARLY AMOUNTS of all Non-Taxable income received in 2022.
• Include any additional letters of explanation needed to provide all information necessary for GOAL to make a scholarship award decision.
• A parent/guardian must sign the last page of the application.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Awards will be based on the application information and supporting documentation provided. For consideration, all 2023-24 GADA-GOAL applications and supporting documentation must be received in the GOAL office by Monday, April 10, 2023.
NOTIFICATION PROCESS
All applicants will be notified of the GADA-GOAL scholarship award decisions by Monday, May 8, 2023.
Please print, complete, and return the applicable application below.