Bottoms Family Support Fund for Doctoral Students in Educational Leadership

At a Glance

Eligibility: Eligible applicants should be doctoral students in educational leadership who are committed to providing rigorous, authentic learning opportunities for middle and high school students, especially students from high needs contexts to prepare them for challenging high school studies and to allow them to graduate high school ready for postsecondary education and career.
Major: Educational leadership
Department: Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy
How to apply: Visit the application details below to learn more about this scholarship, criteria, deadlines, and how to apply.
- The Bottoms Family Support Fund Application Details
- The Bottoms Family Award Rubric
Contact us: LEAPscholarships@uga.edu

Fund Purpose

The purpose of this award is to provide dissertation support for doctoral candidates who are or plan to be district or school leaders, as well as those who seek to better understand and implement comprehensive school-wide improvement.

About the Donor

Helen and Eugene Bottoms are lifelong advocates for education and opportunity. Eugene, the oldest of five children, grew up on a farm in western Forsyth County and was the first in his family to graduate high school and attend college. He earned a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Education with a focus on counseling, and a Doctor of Education in counseling—all from the University of Georgia. Helen shares his deep commitment to education and earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Georgia as well. Together, they have dedicated their lives to supporting students and educators, driven by personal experience and a belief in the transformative power of learning. Their legacy of education extends across generations of their family and continues to impact others.