Confidential nomination: Spring 2026 experiential learning Ready to Thrive Fund

• Nomination deadline: Saturday, Nov. 15

UGA Experiential Learning has reached out to the Office of Clinical Practice to facilitate nominations for the confidential Ready to Thrive Scholarship. The Ready to Thrive Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program that is open to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing approved experiential learning activities required for their major (practicum, clinical practice) during the spring 2026 semester. You are uniquely situated to identify candidates who could benefit from this scholarship. Please consider making a nomination through the online survey.

Please do not disclose nominations to the students with whom you are working.

1. Eligibility: Awarded to enrolled undergraduate students in an educator preparation program and are planning to complete a practicum, clinical practice, or internship experience during the spring 2026 semester.
2. Major: Students who are active in a teacher preparation program.
3. Department: Any department offering undergraduate teacher preparation programs in the Mary Frances Early College of Education or in partnering colleges (music, dance, art).
4. Need-based scholarship: The Ready to Thrive Scholarship is need-based. Nominated students’ eligibility will be determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
5. How to apply: Eligible students will be invited to complete an application in which they will address questions of goal/academic alignment, anticipated impact, and anticipated expenses.
6. Award timeframe: The UGA Experiential Learning Office aims to notify recipients of award decision within one month of applying.

For more information, please contact Anna Hiers in the Office of Clinical Practice at ahiers@uga.edu or 706-542-9836.