Savannah Scholars extends application deadline for free college access program for eighth graders

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Savannah Scholars has extended the application deadline for its third student cohort, giving eligible Chatham County students more time to apply for the nonprofit’s free college access and leadership program.

The new deadline is July 15, 2026. The program is open to high-achieving, low-income students in Chatham County who recently completed eighth grade.

Nancy Baker said the program was created to help academically promising students access opportunities that may otherwise feel out of reach…

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