Hope scholarship

Northeast Georgia News

Grady NewsourceAugust 29, 2018
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Marking 25th Anniversary of the HOPE Scholarship

The first HOPE scholarships were awarded a quarter-century ago. Sept. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark program to benefit high-performing students. It’s gone through changes over the years. Students told Grady Newsource reporter Cheyenne Brown they couldn’t go to school without it.
Education

Grady NewsourceFebruary 8, 2018
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Residents See Benefits, Drawbacks to Hope And Zell Miller Scholarship

Over the last four decades, the cost of college has increased nearly three-fold, rising 5to 6 percent about the rate of inflation. Many students in Georgia depend on the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship to help with academic costs, but a new study says these scholarships are disproportionately out of…
Education

Grady NewsourceJanuary 16, 2014
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New HOPE Scholarship Qualifications Tougher on High School Students

ATHENS, GA- New HOPE requirements mean a more rigorous schedule for high school students. Learn more about how these new standards will affect your child in coming years.
In-Depth

Grady NewsourceJanuary 17, 2013
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Governor Deal Delivers State Address

Today Governor Nathan Deal announced that there will be a three percent increase for funding towards the Hope Scholarship. This is great news for students who plan on staying in Georgia to achieve a higher education. Governor Deal mentioned that it is because of Hope that keeps the best and…
In-Depth

Grady NewsourceJanuary 17, 2013
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Governor Deal Addresses the State

Athens, Ga– Governor Deal addressed multiple points in his address to the state of Georgia. He proposed expanding Pre-K in the State of Georgia from 170 days to 180 days this year. He also, talked about the increase in the Hope Scholarship. He expects to increase funds by 3 percent.…
Grady NewsourceOctober 17, 2012
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SGA HOPE Resolution Revolves Around Electronic Lottery Tickets

The UGA Student Government Association is taking steps to sustain the HOPE scholarship using an electronic version of a lottery ticket.
Grady NewsourceSeptember 28, 2012
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Legalizing Gambling to Help Fund HOPE Scholarship

Athens, Ga. — One alternative to the budget problem may be casino gambling. One proposal is to legalize casino gambling with the money going towards the HOPE scholarship. The issue has both residents and public officials split. Some say it’s an issue of morality, while others say it may be…
Grady NewsourceSeptember 25, 2012
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Legalizing Gambling Might Benefit Hope

Tune in on Thursday’s Grady Newsource to find out how legalizing gambling in Georgia could affect the HOPE scholarship.