- Learning to Serve

Student Scholarship Application

2025-2026 School Year

Please read all information carefully and review your application before you submit it, as some information on this form has changed from previous years.

To complete this application:

Student must be a Georgia resident.
Student must meet the State eligibility requirements.
Student must be accepted to a qualifying private school for the year in which they are seeking a scholarship. For example, if your student is applying for a scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year, they must be accepted for the 2025-2026 school year before you apply. Applications for homeschool or homeschool hybrid organizations will not be considered.
Student must complete the following application, including an essay explaining your service experience. We are not looking for perfection in your essay; we prefer a sincere account written in the students’ words. A quality photo showing the student serving others must be submitted with the application.

Student Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Have you received a Learning to Serve Scholarship in the past?

Yes

No

How did you hear about Learning to Serve?

My school

Social media

Internet search/website

Referral from family or friend

Foster care agency or support group

OtherOther

Mailing address *

Mailing address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

County of Residence

Phone *

Birthdate *

Parent Information

Parent/Guardian Name *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Family Adjusted Gross Income (Line 11 of your most recent federal tax filing) *

$

* * *Note: This information is not used to determine eligibility. However, it is required for reporting scholarship demographic data to the GA Dept. of Revenue.

Number of Dependents *

Confirmation of Eligibility

Please check all that apply:

Applicant has received an SSO scholarship in the past.

Applicant is in pre-K, Kindergarten or 1st grade.

Applicant is transferring from public or homeschool to private school.

Applicant is assigned to a low-performing public school. (Please complete the box below.)

If the applicant is assigned to a low-performing school (as designated by the GA Dept. of Education), please list the assigned school here:

School Information

Name of school where student was enrolled for 2024-2025: Name of school where student was enrolled for 2024-2025:

If school is not listed, please choose "Other" and enter school name in the field.

Name of school where student intends to enroll for 2025-2026: Name of school where student intends to enroll for 2025-2026:

If school is not listed, please choose "Other" and enter school name in the field.

Tuition for 2025-2026 (not including fees or other charges): *

Grade for 2025-2026 School Year: *

Admissions Director Contact Information

Please enter the name, email and phone number for the Admissions Director of the private school where the student intends to enroll for 2024-2025.

Name of School Admissions Director: *

Email address of School Admissions Director: (please ensure email address is entered correctly) *

Phone number of the School Admissions Director: *

Community Service Requirements

Each student is asked to submit an essay detailing their service experience, including a description of service, hours served, and lessons learned. The essay should be appropriate in length as determined by the student’s age.

The student’s essay must include:

* A full description of the service provided
* A description of the benefits provided
* A description of the individuals who benefited from the service
* A narrative description, in the student's own words, of what benefits they personally experienced in providing the service and what benefits they believe the recipient of the service enjoyed.
* A description of anecdotes and personal experiences that demonstrate the personal effect the service had on the student. How did the experience affect the student and develop the student’s character?

Upload your essay *

Maximum file size: 3MB

Please provide a clear, good quality photo of you SERVING OTHERS. Maximum file size: 2B

Maximum file size: 2MB

Student Signature *

Clear

In submitting these materials, I certify that all of the information submitted in support of my application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. False information will result in termination of the scholarship if granted.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Clear

I certify that the applicant has been accepted by the private school listed in this application as the intended school of enrollment for 2024-2025. The information provided by the applicant is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.