In February 1996 the GBWA established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to deserving students at public institutions of higher learning within the state of Georgia.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Recipients of a Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association scholarship must be Georgia residents and full-time students.

Assistance is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Scholarships are administered and recipients selected by the financial aid office of the institutions where the students are enrolled.

Georgia College and State University From Left to Right: Chet Bryant, Executive Director, GBWA, State Senator Johnny Grant, Steve Craine, President, GBWA, 2007-2008 GBWA Scholar, Carol Pittman, Jim Baker, Georgia Crown Dist. Co., Dr. Paul Jones, Vice President, Georgia College and State University, Dennis Hanson, Mid-Ga Sales Co.

How Can You Help?

Contributions to the fund can be made through memorials, honorariums, and other special gifts. All contributions are tax deductible. If you would like to contribute to the Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association Scholarship Fund, please contact the GBWA office at (404) 231-4292.

Augusta State University From Left to Right: Chet Bryant, Executive Director, GBWA, 2007-2008 GBWA Scholar, James Thomas Williams, Christy Beckham, A.B. Beverage Co., Jim Baker, Georgia Crown Dist. Co.

Valdosta State University From Left to Right: Eric Nielson, Area Head of Dance, Valdosta State University, Duke Guthrie, Area Head of Theatre, Valdosta State University, 2007-2008 GBWA Scholar, Erica McGinty, Chet Bryant, Executive Director, GBWA, Jim Baker, Georgia Crown Dist. Co.