School of Liberal Arts

Scholarships are awarded based upon availability of funds, as determined by the ABAC Foundation, Inc. It is important to note that all scholarships may not be made available for award during a given academic year.

Descriptive information is provided for informational purposes only; please note that additional criteria may apply in determining a student’s eligibility for award.

The following scholarships have a principal criterion of enrollment in a major within the ABAC School of Liberal Arts.

Holly Twitty Donaldson Scholarship

Awarded to entering freshmen or rising upperclassmen majoring in art, English, foreign language, journalism, liberal arts, music, or speech/drama, this scholarship is offered to students based upon academic achievement and participation in co-curricular activities related to the student’s major area of study. Recommendations from high school or college teachers are required.

W. Bruce and Rosalyn Ray Donaldson Journalism Scholarship

Awarded to sophomores majoring in journalism and demonstrating outstanding academic achievement during their studies at ABAC, this scholarship provides support to students who plan to receive at least an associate’s degree at ABAC before further pursuing their academic careers. Preference will be given to residents of Tift County, Georgia.

Ernest Edwards Music Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to worthy students enrolled in the music program at ABAC. Recipients are selected on the basis of musical ability as revealed through audition, leadership in high school music activities, financial need, and academic performance.

Elsie and Paul Gaines Applied Music Scholarship

This scholarship provides support to students enrolled in applied piano, organ, or voice classes through payment of related lab fees. Preference is to students enrolled in piano. Recipients must have completed 15 hours of academic coursework while maintaining strong academic records.

Marian Jones Girtman Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship are selected from students majoring in a visual arts program or in another area of the humanities and upon recommendation of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts. Applicants must submit a portfolio of at least three (3) examples of their own unique works.