Project Management Institute (PMI) Atlanta Chapter & Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech & PMI Atlanta Essay Scholarship
An essay-based scholarship offered to five Georgia Tech students who are pursuing project management studies and demonstrate an interest in the project management profession.
Award
$2,000
Deadline
March 30 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due March 30 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a full-time Georgia Tech undergraduate or graduate student
- Must plan to take CLL 6803 or Georgia Tech’s Project Management or AGILE Leadership Certificate in Summer/Fall 2026
- Must have an interest in project management as a related career option upon graduation
- Must have at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average
- Must be a Georgia resident or have a parent/guardian who is a Georgia resident
What you'll need
- Completed scholarship application form
- Essay (1,500 to 2,500 words, submitted in PDF format): "How can project management best deliver value systematically?" (Note: Use of AI writing tools is not permitted)
- Proof of residency (copy of driver's license, state ID, or utility bill)
- Copy of transcripts from the most recent semester enrolled
How to apply
- Download and complete the application cover page from the website link
- Write an original essay of 1,500 to 2,500 words answering the prompt: “How can project management best deliver value systematically?”
- Prepare proof of Georgia residency and a copy of your most recent transcripts
- Submit the full application package in PDF format via email to Kim West (kwest@pmiatlanta.org) and Georgia Tech (ProjectManagement@pe.gatech.edu) by midnight on March 30, 2026
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://pmiatlanta.org/membership/scholarships
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from pmiatlanta.org
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