Many more of Georgia young people are getting better opportunities to attend college these days. Since the HOPE Scholarship was introduced along with the Georgia Lottery in 1993, the lottery has contributed millions of dollars to education through scholarships, grants, and genereal funding for school programs.
To qualify for a hope scholarship one must have and maintain a B average in core academic studies. The scholarship will pay for tuition, mandatory fees, and a book allowance. These incentives can apply to students at any public university or technical college in Georgia and may also be used for many private universities.