Georgia Tech has established a comprehensive package to support Hispanic and Latino students through a permanent scholarship endowment. The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund 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 scholarship is designed to increase the number of students of Hispanic and Latino origin who enroll at Georgia Tech to pursue their undergraduate degrees. The scholarship is open to all majors.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be of Hispanic and/or Latino heritage with family residing in the United States (i.e., not an international student planning to move abroad upon graduation).
- Must submit the Georgia Tech application for admission postmarked by January 6.
- Must be accepted for admission to Georgia Tech as a first-year student to enroll in the summer or fall. All scholarship winners will start receiving Goizueta funds in the fall semester.
- Must submit The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship at Georgia Tech essay and application by March 1 to OHI.
- Must submit a complete application for financial aid, including a FAFSA processed by the U.S. Department of Education and Georgia Tech Application for Scholarships and Financial Aid, and CSS Profile to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by January 31.
Selection Criteria
- SAT or ACT Scores*
- High School GPA*
- Leadership and Activity Record*
- Personal Statement*
- The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship at Georgia Tech essay
- The Scholarship online application and essay are Here
- Financial Need (as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid)
*Scores from these four elements are obtained from the Georgia Tech application for admission.
Scholarship Terms
- Four-year or eight-term renewable (based upon students’ satisfactory academic performance, progress towards their degrees, and participation in events and activities sponsored and supported by OHI).
- Merit- and need-based.
- May be held in addition to any other scholarship (e.g., HOPE, Stamps President’s Scholarship, etc.).
- Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at Georgia Tech.
- Must be a full-time student at Georgia Tech.
The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund at Georgia Tech provides an annual award disbursed in two payments during the academic year.
Scholars' Involvement and Participation
- Welcome Informational Meeting for new The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship recipients
- Luncheons with 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