The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

922 students served by Talent Search in the following counties :

Clarke County
Elbert County
Hancock County
Warren County
Wilkes County

Find out more information about TRIO Talent Search by contacting: Sherontae Maxwell at 706-542-7640, or [email protected].

Interested in applying for Educational Talent Search?

High Schoolers Apply HERE

Middle Schoolers Apply HERE

Are you coming back for another year?

High Schoolers Reactivate Your Membership HERE

Middle Schoolers Reactivate Your Membership HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be a part of Talent Search?

Talent Search is designed for students who may be the first in their family to go to college to receive a four-year degree, and for students who meet certain income guidelines. UGA Talent Search serves 6th through 12th grade students in five school districts: Clarke County, Elbert County, Hancock County, Warren County, and Wilkes.

What does it cost to participate in Talent Search?

There is no cost to participants and their family. Talent Search is a federally funded TRIO program.

How can I go to a Talent Search field trip or college visit?

Once you are a participant in the Talent Search program you will have a chance to sign up for field trips, college visits, summer academies, and evening/Saturday workshops. Remember that some activities are sometimes limited in number. Make sure that you have your parents complete and return the necessary medical and information release forms in a timely manner in the fall. When you receive information about an activity, be sure to fill out any necessary papers and/or call the office to sign up for the trip.

Please remember that once you sign up for an activity that you are taking a spot that someone else may not receive. If something should arise that keeps you from attending be sure to call the Talent Search office as soon as possible so that someone else may be able to take your place.

Is this only for students interested in the University of Georgia?

No! Absolutely not! We are here to help students get into ANY college or university that fits their goals.

Do you provide scholarships?

While we do not provide any scholarships ourselves, one of our main focuses is to help students gain access to as many scholarship and financial aid opportunities as possible, and we also provide SAT and college application fee waivers for students when possible.