The Civil Service Award was established in 1984 to encourage GSU Civil Service Employees, their spouses, and dependent children to further their education and to promote career advancement and self-improvement,

The scholarship in underwritten through contributions and fundraising activities by the GSU Foundation and the Civil Service Senate. Donations to the fund, by check or payroll deduction are tax deductible. 

Fund Description:

• GSU Civil Service Employees, their spouses, and dependent children living at the same address as the employee are eligible. Dependent applicant must be 24 years of age or younger and must present current W-2 forms or other tax documents as proof of dependency.
• The GSU Civil Service Employee as the applicant, spouse or parent must have the equivalency of two years full-time employment at GSU.
• The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and must already be admitted into a college program.
• The applicant must be enrolled or be planning to enroll at least half time at an accredited college or university during the award period.
• Of the courses the applicant is enrolled or planning to enroll in, a minimum of three (3) credit
• Hours must be either prerequisites or required courses necessary for completion of the degree program.
• The applicant must have a current cumulative grade point average (GPA) equivalent to a “C” or above. Graduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of “B” or above.
• The applicant is allowed a lifetime maximum of five (5) Civil Service Scholarship awards.

Documents Required:

1. Write an essay that describes educational and career goals, community service and extracurricular activities, and how the scholarship will help the student reach his/her goals.

Note: Award amounts may vary based on funding, availability, and addition, if any, to principal. Amount awarded shall not exceed tuition costs.

Donation Questions:
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Student Applicants:

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