U-Lead Financial Aid Awards
Financial Aid Awards
U-Lead Athens offers 4 types of financial aid awards for students who attend U-Lead regularly and contribute to the organization.
Important!
These scholarships are available for U-Lead Students ONLY.
To apply you must contact U-Lead.
Contact U-Lead2025-2026 Deadlines
April 18, 2025
If accepted or renewing scholarship
May 15, 2025
Apply when admitted
Available Award Types:
U-Lead Athens Scholarship
For students NOT eligible for state or federal financial aid. Supports 2-year or 4-year colleges, certificate and diploma programs for tuition, fees, books, and other college expenses.
Contact U-Lead to receive application portal link
Eligibility:
Foreign-born students without permanent residency or citizenship, financial need, admitted to college, applied to other scholarships, attended 8 U-Lead meetings in past year, provided service to U-Lead.
U-Lead Athens Book Scholarship
For students who ARE eligible for state or federal financial aid. Helps cover additional expenses beyond what financial aid provides.
Contact U-Lead to receive application portal link
Eligibility:
Have foreign-born parents, qualify for state/federal aid, additional financial need, admitted to college, completed 5 hours U-Lead service, attended 8 U-Lead meetings.
U-Lead Athens Short-term Loan
Interest-free loans for college deposits or payments due before other aid arrives, and college-related emergencies. Must be repaid within 12 months.
Contact U-Lead to receive application portal link
Eligibility:
Foreign-born or have foreign-born parents, financial need, admitted to college, attended 8 U-Lead meetings, completed 5 hours service, commit to repay within 12 months.
U-Lead Graduate School Scholarship
For current or former U-Lead students enrolling in graduate school. Supports Masters, Doctoral, or Professional programs for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses.
Contact U-Lead to receive application portal link
Eligibility:
Current or former U-Lead student, admitted to graduate school, priority given to those without access to other financial aid sources.
Brayan Abreu Travel Scholarship
Helps cover travel expenses for college visits and campus tours. This scholarship honors the memory of Brayan Abreu, a dedicated U-Lead student who understood the importance of finding the right college fit.
Eligibility:
High school seniors or current students planning college visits, demonstrated financial need, active U-Lead participation, must provide visit confirmation and expense receipts.
Eligibility Requirements
First-Time Applications
For U-Lead Athens Scholarships:
- Foreign-born
- No permanent residency or US citizenship
- Financial need
- Admitted to or enrolled in 2 or 4-year college
- Applied to other scholarships
- Regularly attend U-Lead meetings (8 in past year)
- Provide service to U-Lead
For Book Scholarships:
- Have foreign-born parents
- Qualify for state/federal aid
- Additional financial need
- 5 hours of service for U-Lead Athens
Renewals
For students who have ALREADY received a scholarship from U-Lead Athens before.
Renewal requirements will be provided when you contact U-Lead for the application link.
Note for Tech College Students:
If you attend Athens Tech, North Georgia Tech or Gwinnett Tech, you are required to send a letter to the President of the college to request to be reassessed for out-of-state tuition (instead of paying international tuition). U-Lead can help you write this letter if needed.
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Contact us to learn about current scholarship opportunities and application deadlines. We are committed to supporting students regardless of their immigration status.
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