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Young Harris Merit Aid

DRAFT: Every Young Harris admit lands in one of four GPA-based merit tiers worth $17,000-$21,000 (100% of students receive scholarships, and textbooks are free in tuition) — but YHC publishes neither the tier names nor the GPA cutoffs, and the standout extra is the need-plus-merit O. Wayne Rollins $25,000 award for six freshmen.

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Common merit-aid mistakes at Young Harris

  1. YHC publishes the range ($17,000-$21,000) and that awards are GPA-based, but NOT the tier names or GPA cutoffs. Families cannot pre-compute the award; ask admissions for the current tier criteria in writing.

  2. Scholarships are 'awarded for up to four years as long as the student meets all renewal criteria' — but the renewal criteria themselves are not published on the scholarship pages. Get them in writing before enrolling.

  3. The $25,000 Rollins award (six freshmen) requires demonstrated financial need AND having 'worked or volunteered during the summer' plus academic excellence; the application appears on the admissions portal and is due March 25.

  4. Students with fewer than 30 hours of college coursework are considered for FRESHMAN scholarships (based on high school GPA), not transfer scholarships (based on college GPA) — which set of grades is stronger can change the award.

  5. Don't over-budget — YHC includes all required textbooks in tuition ($0 line item on the cost breakdown). Conversely, don't expect a 'book stipend' from aid; there is no separate book charge to offset.

  6. The advertised $47,695 residential total uses the $6,000 Appleby Center double; Enotah/Hillgrove run $8,500 and a Village single $11,500, and the $1,600/year student fee plus $200 parking apply on top of base tuition.

Who this school is for

DRAFT: Students who want guaranteed, substantial GPA-based merit (every prospective student qualifies for one $17K-$21K tier) at a small Georgia Methodist college — especially Georgia residents stacking HOPE/Zell and GTEG, and lower-income high achievers eyeing the Rollins award.

Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $47,695 for 2026-2027. Source

Institutional merit aid tiers

Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.

$17,000-$21,000

Academic Scholarships (four merit tiers)

AutomaticRenewable
GPA
Based upon high school GPA — specific GPA cutoffs per tier are not published
SAT
Not mentioned
ACT
Not mentioned
Requirements & details
Eligibility

Full-time entering freshmen; considered upon completion of the application for admission and submission of the official high school transcript; 'Prospective students will qualify for one of these awards'

Renewal terms

Awarded for up to four years as long as the student meets all renewal criteria (the specific renewal criteria are not published on the pages opened).

Notes

The financial-aid page states there are 4 merit tiers between $17,000-$21,000 and every prospective student qualifies for one; tier names and GPA bands are not published anywhere opened — do not invent a grid.

Source

Amount not published

Transfer Scholarships

AutomaticRenewable
GPA
Amounts determined by the student's college GPA (no published grid)
Requirements & details
Eligibility

Students transferring with 30 or more hours of college-level coursework; students with fewer than 30 hours are considered for freshman scholarships

Renewal terms

Renewal terms not stated.

Notes

GPA-determined but no dollar amounts or cutoffs published.

Source

$25,000…$25,000 ($6,250/year over four years)

O. Wayne Rollins Scholarship Fund

ApplicationRenewable
GPA
Academic excellence in high school (no numeric cutoff published)
Requirements & details
Eligibility

Six incoming freshmen; must demonstrate financial need; must have worked or volunteered during the summer; application appears on the admissions portal for qualifying accepted students; deadline March 25

Renewal terms

Renewable annually, contingent upon maintaining eligibility.

Notes

Merit-plus-need hybrid funded by the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation.

Source

Amount not published

Fine Arts Scholarships

ApplicationRenewable
View requirements
Eligibility

Majors in Art, Graphic Design, Music, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Theatre Performance, or Theatrical Design and Production with outstanding ability; awarding includes on-campus interview, audition, portfolio survey, and written recommendations

Renewal terms

Renewal terms not stated.

Notes

Talent-based; per-discipline audition/portfolio processes detailed on the page (art portfolio with drawing emphasis; two contrasting compositions for music; BFA Musical Theatre audition doubles as program audition).

Source

Lesser-known scholarships at Young Harris

Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.

AmountVaries by programEligibilityActive, full members of The United Methodist Church enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a participating college.

Applications through the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation and GBHEM.

Source

Amount$1,000 (one recipient per academic year)EligibilityCurrent students; application reviewed by Kessler family representatives.

Applications must be postmarked by December 10 each year.

Source

AmountAmount not published (external foundation award)EligibilityGeorgia resident, U.S. citizen, demonstrated financial need, 30+ completed credit hours with at least a 'B' average.

Apply online at tycobbfoundation.com by the March 1 deadline; renewable through the foundation's renewal process.

Source

Amount$5,000 (one student annually)EligibilityStudy abroad in England; recipient is the 'Woodward Scholar.'

Contact Dr. Jennifer Schroeder for deadlines.

Source

AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityCompetitive; YHC students studying abroad at Wesley House, Cambridge (≈6 weeks, May 15-end of June) with interest in Methodist heritage; earns six credit hours.

Source

AmountVaries (state-determined)EligibilityHOPE: Georgia residents with 3.0+ HOPE GPA and rigor requirements. Zell Miller: 3.7+ HOPE GPA plus 1200 SAT or 26 ACT. GTEG: full-time Georgia residents at a private Georgia college.

The State of Georgia determines eligibility; YHC also maintains a HOPE/Zell-eligible info page.

Source

Young Harris merit aid FAQ

  • What is the scholarship deadline?

    Merit academic scholarships have no separate application — the financial-aid page says 'There is no deadline to apply.' Exceptions: the O. Wayne Rollins Scholarship application is due March 25, the Rebecca Lynn Kessler Scholarship must be postmarked by December 10, and the (external) Ty Cobb Foundation application is due March 1.

  • How much merit aid will I get?

    YHC offers four merit tiers between $17,000 and $21,000 per year based on high school GPA, and states that every prospective student will qualify for one of them. Specific tier cutoffs are not published — confirm with admissions.

  • How long does the scholarship last?

    Academic scholarships are awarded for up to four years as long as the student meets all renewal criteria; the specific renewal criteria are not published on the scholarship pages.

  • What does Young Harris cost for 2026-27?

    The published full-year residential figure is $47,695: base tuition $33,970 (12-18 hours flat rate), unlimited meal plan $5,920, Appleby Center double room $6,000, textbooks $0 (included in tuition), plus the $1,600 student fee, $200 parking, and $5 green fee. Other halls range to $8,500 (Enotah/Hillgrove) and $11,500 (Village single).

  • Does YHC take HOPE and Zell Miller?

    Yes — as a private Georgia college, eligible Georgia residents can use the HOPE Scholarship (3.0+ HOPE GPA), Zell Miller Scholarship (3.7+ HOPE GPA with 1200 SAT/26 ACT), and the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (full-time students). The State of Georgia determines eligibility.

How Young Harris compares across our verified dataset

  • 669 of 751 verified schools publish at least one four-year renewable merit award.

    Young Harris is one of them. The cohort minority (82 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.

Sources used on this page

Every claim is checked against Young Harris’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.

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