Questions & Answers

What is Kids’ Chance of Georgia Inc.?
Kids Chance of Georgia, Inc. is an educational scholarship program that began in 1988 for the children of workers who have been catastrophically or fatally injured in work-related accidents. Kids’ Chance of Georgia is sponsored by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Georgia Bar.

Who is eligible for a scholarship?
A student, between the ages of 16 and 25, whose parent has been permanently, catastrophically or fatally injured in an employment-related accident is eligible. To qualify for a Georgia scholarship, the worker must have been injured while working for a Georgia employer or as a self-employed resident of Georgia.

What is the criteria for scholarship?
The parent’s death or injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in family income, and the student must meet the scholarship guidelines set by Kids’ Chance of Georgia, Inc.

When may a student apply for a scholarship?
Kids’ Chance of Georgia, Inc. accepts new applications from January through March of every year. Please see our calendar for more specific dates and deadlines.

What is the duration of a scholarship?
The scholarship is for one academic year, not to exceed five academic years total. The applicant must meet the scholarship requirements at the end of each semester/quarter to continue funding.

What can be funded by a scholarship?
A scholarship award varies for college or technical schools and depends on the needs and expenses of the individual student. An award supplements other scholarships and grants such as HOPE and PELL Grants. Funds may be used for educational necessities such as tuition, books, housing or meal plans.

How can one make a tax deductible donation or volunteer to help?
Online donations are accepted through our web site or you can contact our office for more information

Where can one obtain an application?
Applications can be printed off our web site or you can contact our office.