## About the Zell Miller Scholarship The Zell Miller Scholarship is Georgia's highest academic achievement award, covering full tuition for qualified students at eligible Georgia public colleges and universities. Named after former Governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller, this scholarship rewards exceptional academic performance in high school. ### Award Details - **Amount**: Full tuition at Georgia public institutions (up to $15,000+ per year at research universities) - **Renewable**: Yes, with GPA maintenance requirements in college - **Application**: Through GAfutures.org — no separate application; determined by eligibility - **Stacking**: Can be combined with HOPE Scholarship and other awards ### Eligibility Requirements - Georgia resident for at least 12 months before college enrollment - Graduate from a Georgia high school (public, private, or home school) OR complete a home study program - Minimum 3.7 GPA on Georgia's HOPE GPA calculation scale - Minimum test scores: SAT 1200 (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing + Math) OR ACT 26 composite - Enrolling or enrolled full-time at an eligible Georgia college or university ### Academic Standards in College To renew the Zell Miller Scholarship, students must maintain: - Minimum 3.3 GPA after 30 credit hours - Minimum 3.3 GPA after 60 credit hours (and beyond) ### Eligible Institutions All Georgia public colleges, universities, and technical colleges qualify. The scholarship covers full tuition (amount varies by institution) after other gift aid is applied.