​​​"Some groups of people don't advance because they know only one way of life for generations, but thanks to Arete, Heritage is giving my family the opportunity to change that cycle."
 ̶  René Harris, mother of two Arete scholars

Student Eligibility

Choose the right learning environment for your child.

Through partnerships with corporate donors, Arete Scholars Fund seeks to provide new educational opportunity to thousands of Georgia students each year. Scholarships are based on income and need ̶ not performance ̶ and are provided on a first-applied, first-awarded basis as funds are available. Award amounts per child range from $2,320 to $4,640 per school year.

You may qualify for a scholarship for 2012-13 if:

  • Your child is entering K4-1st grade, OR
  • Your child attended a Georgia public school for one full grading period during 2011-12, OR
  • Your child received a Georgia tuition tax credit scholarship in the previous year, AND
  • Your household income meets the following guidelines*:

* Please Note: The final award amounts for the 2012-13 school year are listed below. 

Arete Award
100% 75%
50%
$4,640
3,480
2,320
Household size
Gross Household Income / Month
2 people
$2,333 2,711 3,089
3 people
$2,943 3,420 3,898
4 people
$3,554 4,130 
4,706
5 people
$4,178 4,856 5,533
Each add'l member $611 710 809