The Goizueta Foundation Fellowship at Georgia Tech was made possible by The Goizueta Foundation, established by Roberto C. Goizueta, the late CEO and chairman of the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company. The fellowship is designed to increase the number of students of Hispanic and Latino origin who enroll at Georgia Tech to pursue their doctoral studies.
A limited number of fellowships are awarded each academic year. Fellowship recipients will bring exemplary levels of scholarship and innovation to the academic departments that host their study and research. The Goizueta Foundation Fellows will be asked to participate in stewardship activities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a new or current graduate student admitted to a Georgia Tech doctoral program.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Must be of Hispanic and Latino heritage with family residing in the United States (i.e., not an international student planning to move abroad upon graduation).
- Must submit The Goizueta Foundation Fellowship at Georgia Tech application by midnight on March 6 to OHI
Note: New doctoral students must be invited to submit a Fellowship application by a Georgia Tech departmental representative (such as a graduate school coordinator or school chair). Doctoral students currently enrolled at Georgia Tech who meet the above eligibility requirements may submit an application with the approval of their research advisor.
Complete application packets, including a letter of recommendation, must be received by OHI by midnight on March 6. For more information on applying to graduate school at Georgia Tech, visit the Graduate Studies website at grad.gatech.edu.
Terms of the Award
The Goizueta Foundation Fellowship is a supplemental award and may be held in addition to any other fellowship. The fellowship:
- Provides an annual stipend of $4,000 (disbursed in two payments) for 12 months of full-time enrollment.
- Is renewable for a second year based upon the student's satisfactory academic performance, evaluation by faculty, progress towards the doctoral degree, and participation in events and activities sponsored and supported by OHI.
At the end of the second year of support, Fellows may apply for a second 2-year award for a total of four years of support.
Fellows' Involvement and Participation
- Welcome Information Meeting for new awardees
- End-of-year social event for The Goizueta Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship recipients
- Two luncheons per academic year with other Goizueta students and distinguished Hispanic and Latino faculty
- Projects (e.g., leadership conferences and community service)
- Other events and activities sponsored and supported by OHI
Distinguished Faculty
Georgia Tech is proud to have outstanding faculty whose academic accomplishments and commitment to mentoring students and other faculty members serve as an inspiration. Along with the director of OHI, these distinguished faculty members also serve as role models and assist OHI in its efforts to recruit, enrich, retain, and promote the success of students and faculty of Hispanic and Latino origin.
Rosario Gerhardt, Ph.D.
The Goizueta Foundation Faculty Chair; Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering
Juan Pablo Correa-Baena, Ph.D.
The Goizueta Foundation Junior Faculty Rotating Chair Assistant Professor, Energy Materials Laboratories, School of Materials Science and Engineering
William J. Koros, Ph.D.
Roberto C. Goizueta Chair for Excellence in Chemical Engineering; Professor, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering