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.

Columbus State University
From Left to Right: Jim Baker, Georgia Crown Dist. Co., Dr. Timothy S. Mescon, President, Columbus State University, 2008-2009 GBWA Scholar, Roderick Cox, Brad Bush, Georgia Crown Dist. Co., Janet Froberg, B&B Beverage Co., Chet Bryant, Executive Director, GBWA.

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.

2009-2010 Scholarship Recipients

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, Georgia

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

2008 Major Contributors

Diageo-Guinness USA

Heineken USA

MillerCoors

Pabst Brewing Company