G4 Charitable Foundation Creates 20 Full-Ride Scholarships

The G4 Charitable Foundation has pledged support to benefit 20 first-generation students with four-year, full-ride scholarships.

G4 Charitable Foundation president Hemant Goel and Vice President Barbara W. Goel created the foundation with a mission to identify and reward first-generation high school seniors with scholarships for tuition, books, and room and board at the University.

“Our goal within the foundation is to create a community of individuals who love to learn and mentor others, and who would otherwise not have the means to attend college,” said President Goel.

The gift will establish “Goel Scholars” within the Honors College and provide funding for a minimum of five recipients per class, renewable for four years. In addition to Georgia students, the scholarship will also be available to students in border states — South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee or Alabama.

Goel Scholars will not only meet the academic requirements for the Honors College but also demonstrate leadership abilities in their school or community.