Kemp’s budget would allocate funds for needsbased college scholarships
Jan 17, 2026
Gov. Brian Kemp has proposed a one-time investment of $325 million in state funding for the University of Georgia Foundation's DREAMS Scholarship program, which will provide up to $3,000 to students who meet qualifications, including financial need, part-time work or volunteerism, and completion of
a financial literacy course.
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