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The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States.
Our Scholarship
Our founder, Walter J. Brown, believed college education provided the best avenue towards success and fulfillment. In 1970, he established a private Foundation to support that belief. The Watson-Brown Foundation scholarships are awarded to students from communities in and near the Savannah River valley where Brown was raised and spent the majority of his adult life.
The Watson-Brown Foundation helped Tyler prepare for his future. Why not see if we can help you too?
Our Application Process
Step 1
Apply Online.
Complete your application online. There are instructions provided for each step of the application.
The 2025-2026 application is now open! Please review the Guidelines and Application Materials pages for our requirements.
Step 2
Verify Supporting Materials.
Verify that your transcript and letter of recommendation have been uploaded to your online application by the deadline. If they have not been submitted, check with your counselor and/or recommender as the request email may have been forwarded to their “Spam” or “Trash” folders.
Step 3
Complete the 3 steps of the application process and submit your application by the deadline. Once you submit your application, make sure you receive a confirmation email.
The 2025-2026 application is now open! The deadline for the 2025-2026 Watson-Brown Scholarship application will be February 8th, 2025.
Caroline Adkins
“The Watson-Brown Scholarship has opened so many doors for me over the past year and a half. Over the past year, I have been able to get involved on campus with multiple organizations. It provided me with funds to pay for school books and gave me time to settle into the campus without the stress of working and attending school.”
-2017 Watson-Brown Scholar
Valdosta State University
Essay Writing Tips
Essays are a vital part of your application and the can be fun to write. Remember, most essays are written on a very important topic – yourself. Here are the Top 10 Tips when writing your college or scholarship essay.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
What are scholarships? You guessed it – free money for college. It is amazing how many scholarship opportunities are available. The catch – you have to do your research and apply.
Paying for College
The rising cost of a college education is daunting for most families. Here are some helpful links and tips to help you navigate the process.