ATC Foundation
ATC Foundation Scholarships
The Athens Tech Foundation Inc. offers a number of scholarships annually. The purpose of these scholarships is to recognize and reward outstanding students. Scholarships are available to graduating high school students in the institution's 10-county service area and are also awarded to deserving students who are already enrolled in a program. These scholarships are intended to fund three quarters or two semesters of fulltime enrollment at Athens Technical College with the exception of the Dr. Mark A. Ellis Scholarship in Medical Assisting and the Dr. Carol L. White Award. These awards are set amounts determined by the donor. Applications will be available in February of each year for the following academic year awards.
Health Science Merit-Based Scholarship
The Health Science Merit-Based Scholarship is offered each year to a student enrolled in a Health and Life Science Division eligible program.
High School Merit-Based Scholarship
The High School Merit-Based Scholarship is offered each year to a High School student must be graduating from one of the high schools based upon rotation of schools in Athens Technical College's service area. For 2011-2012, these schools are Madison County, North Oconee County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Monroe, Loganville, and Walton Career Academy.
Robert G Shelnutt Memorial Scholarship
The Robert G. Shelnutt (Citizenship) Memorial Scholarship is offered each year to a student who demonstrates the highest-level evidence of good citizenship, work ethics, and leadership at Athens Technical College.
David C White Memorial Scholarship
The David C. White (Technical) Memorial Scholarship is offered each year to a student in a Technical Division eligible program.
Kenneth and Jessie Doyle Nursing Scholarship
The Kenneth and Jessie Doyle Nursing Scholarship is offered each year to a student who is accepted and currently enrolled in the Associates Degree Nursing program, is currently a single mother (as defined by the Financial Aid Office), and currently in good academic standing with the college.
The Dr. Carol L. White Award is offered each year to a Phi Theta Kappa member at ATC who is in good standing with the campus-based PTK chapter.
Dr. Mark A. Ellis Medical Assisting Scholarship
The Dr. Mark A. Ellis Scholarship in Medical Assisting is offered each year to a student who is accepted and currently enrolled in the Medical Assisting program, has a minimum of two terms remaining to complete the MA program, currently in good academic standing, and shows a financial need.
Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction Scholarship
The Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction Scholarship is awarded each year to the applicant with the highest cumulative GPA.
Other Awards