College & Career

Check out the various academic pathways by visiting Discovery's Academies Pages. 

The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers students the opportunity to take college-level courses in high school, with the potential to earn college credit at many colleges/universities by passing the corresponding exam at the end of each course. Reach out to Meghan Matthews for more info. 

The Dual Enrollment Program is an opportunity for qualified high school students to earn college credits for FREE. Visit the Dual Enrollment Page for more info! Reach out to Dayna Jones for more info!

The Discovery High School Counseling Department is committed to aiding ALL students in their post-secondary endeavors. There are numerous resources available for finding funding for post-secondary institutions. Financial Aid is any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses. The links below can provide useful information for students and parents. Your counselor is also available to help by appointment. 

Dr. Gene Taylor Great Titan Leader Award- Up to two Discovery High School seniors who have met the Gwinnett County Board of Education and State of Georgia graduation requirements within four consecutive years of the annual four-year cohort Spring. “Dr. Gene Taylor ‘You’re a Great Titan’ Leadership Award” and receive a $1,500 scholarship to be spent as the recipients choose.

Interested Spring Discovery High School graduates who qualify need to submit to Dr. Taylor an essay that shall not exceed 1000 words in length, explaining why they should receive the award based on demonstrated excellence in the following areas:

o Academic achievement
o Extra and co-curricular involvement
o Citizenship, including volunteerism
o Attendance
o Conduct
o Ability to Overcome Challenges and/or Hardships

For consideration, essays need to be emailed to Dr. Taylor at gene.taylor@gcpsk12.org by the deadline of Monday, April 12, 2025, 5:00pm Eastern Standard time.  

Dr. Taylor will select the recipient(s) of the award and scholarship based on the above criteria which will be presented by the Discovery High School Administration at the event / ceremony / time it deems appropriate.

HOPE Scholarship-Georgia's HOPE Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. GPA requirement for HOPE is a 3.0 academic GPA (Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Foreign Language courses). Visit GAFutures for more information regarding HOPE Scholarship

Zell Miller Scholarship-Georgia's Zell Miller Scholarship is available to Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement. GPA requirement is a 3.7 academic GPA (Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Foreign Language courses).  Additionally, students must earn a 1200 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT. Visit GAFutures for more information regarding Zell Miller Scholarship

Tracking HOPE &Zell Miller GPA-Track your HOPE/Zell Miller GPA here

HOPE Grant-Georgia's HOPE Grant (a separate program from the HOPE Scholarship) is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma (continuing education programs are not eligible) at an eligible college or university in Georgia.  Students attending technical colleges may utilize the HOPE Grant.  There is no GPA requirement upon graduation for students to receive the HOPE Grant; however, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA at certain checkpoints while in college. Visit GAFutures for more information regarding HOPE Grant

Zell Miller Grant-Georgia's Zell Miller Grant is available to Georgia residents who are working towards a certificate or diploma at a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) or University System of Georgia (USG) institution.  There is no GPA requirement upon graduation; however, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA at certain checkpoints during college. Visit GAFutures for more information on Zell Miller Grant

HOPE Career Grant-The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. These industries have been identified as strategically important to the state’s economic growth. Visit GAFutures for more information regarding HOPE Career Grant

FAFSA-The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, is the form to apply for financial aid for college.  The FAFSA should be completed during a student's senior year. FAFSA Website

Scholarships for Immigrant Students
Immigrants Rising
United We Dream
Maldef

First Generation College Students
Go College Now

Online Colleges Scholarships/Georgia
Online Colleges
Affordable Colleges Online

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Financial Aid
National Center for Learning Disabilities

Sons of Italy-Sons of Italy

Scholarships for Students of Greek Descent-AHEPA

Arab American Institute Scholarships-Arab American Institute

Scholarships for American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
American Indian Graduate Center
National Indian Education Association
American Indian College Fund

Scholarships for Asian Students
APIA
USPAACC Scholarships

Scholarship for Latino Students
Hispanic Fund
Pursuing the American Dream
LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for African American Students
College Dollars
UNCF
NAACP

Military Scholarships
Military Families (opens PDF)
UNG Cadet
Air Force ROTC
Army Scholarship Foundation

Counselor Recommendation Process

If your college admissions or scholarship application requires a counselor's recommendation, please reach out to your counselor for assistance. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of their application deadlines and complete the counselor recommendation process. Students must allow at least 10 business days for the counselor to complete a college recommendation. Reach out to your counselor for more info!

Transcript Requests & Info

Students in the WBL program graduate from high school with real-world work experience. WBL is an opportunity to be released from school early to go to work and start gaining some real-world work experience, and get school credit! Check out Discovery's WBL Program. Reach out to Sherri Stephenson for more info! 

The United States Armed Forces

The military is made up of five branches, each with its own active-duty and part-time components. Each varies in service commitment, location and how its members contribute to the overall mission of protecting our country. 

Why the Military?

The military offers many different opportunities for military training, education, travel, and SALARY. 

Military Requirements

• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test is offered twice a year here at Discovery; once in the Fall and the Spring. Be sure to check our counseling calendar for the exact dates and when to register. 

• Find more information on the ASVAB Test
• You MUST have a high school diploma to join the military, a GED will NOT be accepted. 

US Military Branches

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Navy
Marines Corps
Space Force