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The Margaret Lupo Scholarship in Restaurant Management is in memory of Margaret Lupo, founder and owner of Mary Mac's Tea Room. Margaret Lupo was a leading restaurant entrepreneur and known for her southern hospitality. It is awarded to a student who is majoring in hospitality with a restaurant management focus. Selection is also based on academic achievement, work experience and restaurant industry involvement.

The John Jordan Scholarship in Hospitality Club Management was established in honor of John Jordan, a national leader in the private club industry. Jordan was the general manager/CEO of the Cherokee Town and Country Club for over 46 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in club management, academic achievement, experience.

The Hunter Realty Scholarship in Hotel Development was established by Hunter Realty, a leading hotel broker since 1978. In addition to recognizing academic performance and work experience, the scholarship gives preference to students with career plans in hotel development and double-majors in hospitality and real estate or finance.

Located in Atlanta, Hotel Equities is a full service hotel management company, providing awarding-winning management, development and consulting for hotels throughout the United States. The founder of Hotel Equities is GSU alumnus, Fred Cerrone. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, career goals, work experience and school and community involvement.

This scholarship was established by the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance. Founded in 2009, AHA provides a forum for networking and professional development to Atlanta-area hotel owners, developers, operators, franchisors and professional service providers. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in hotel development or management, academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 42 properties and more than 1,500 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream. Since its inception in 1998 the Rama Scholarship Fund has awarded $666,300 in scholarships to 406 recipients.

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) is committed to building tomorrow's hotel industry -- and the talent to fuel it. AH&LAEF Cecil B Day Scholarship is funded by the AH&LEF and recipients are chosen by faculty from Robinson College of Business, Cecil B Day School of Hospitality.

Congratulations to the Global Experience (GES) Study Abroad Scholarship recipients who are participating in an international education experience with Georgia State University this summer!

Congratulations to the recipients of the IEF Study Abroad Scholarship who are participating in an international education experience this summer!

Each year, the Georgia State University Honors College awards a variety of scholarships to current students. This year, the Honors College awarded scholarships to ten exemplary students.

Established by Dr. Beverly J. Armento to honor doctoral students who have a commitment to improving pedagogy in teaching and teacher education. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award.

Established by Bradford and Patricia Ferrer to honor a student majoring and excelling in middle childhood education, with a focus on teach preparation. The recipients will receive a $2,00 and $1,000 scholarship, respectively.

For advanced study in special education. The recipient received a $1,500 scholarship.

Presented to an active graduate student in sports administration. As the former Marketing Services Director for the Atlanta Braves and faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, Huggins dedicated herself to and attained a high level of integrity and personal ethics. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship was established by Mr. Starks in 1992 to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Friends and colleagues at KMPG, LLP established this scholarship to honor John "Jay" Thomas Zellner, Sr., who passed away in 2013. Mr. Zellner was a Director of KPMG in the Atlanta office, and held a BBA from Georgia State University.

Louis Samuel Brooke, Jr., Scholarship was established through the Estate of Louis Samuel Brooke, Jr. to benefit students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

In recognition of an outstanding student who best demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching and who exemplifies those characteristics which Dr. Blaney valued so highly. The recipient of this award will receive a $500 scholarship.

Mills B. Lane/Bank of America Scholarship was established in 1997 as the Mills B. Lane/Nationsbank (now Bank of America Scholarship).

Nicholas and Anne Marie Shreiber Scholarship was established in 2011 by Mr. and Mrs. Shreiber, who are friends of Georgia State University, to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Mr. Shreiber is an Honorary Alumnus of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

The Panthers Accelerated Consulting Experience (PACE) Scholarship was established by Mr. Ken Lewis, retired Chairman of Bank of America, and his wife Mrs. Donna Lewis to provide support for students to participate in experiential learning experiences at the Robinson College of Business.

Pickett Riggs Scholarship was established by the Young Alumni Council of the Georgia State University Alumni Association upon retirement of faculty member Pickett Riggs, to provide support for students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

The Stuart Schwarzchild Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 by Stuart Schwarzschild, Ph.D, who was an Emertius Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University.

The Tasca A. Moore Scholarship was established in 1973 by Mr. Moore to provide support for students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business

The Thera H. Richter Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Marvin O. Richter in 1998 in honor of his late wife, Thera H. Richter. This scholarship is awarded by the Honors Program in the Robinson College of Business and recognizes scholastic achievement with preference given to students participating in the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Chi theta.

Established by J. Mack Robinson, this fund provides scholarships and fellowships to students based on need and academic achievement.

Georgia State alumna, Angela Z. Allen, and her husband, Sam, established the Zera-Allen Scholarship to provide support for undergraduate students in good academic standing in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. To be eligible for this scholarship, recipients must be first generation college students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have demonstrated strong student and/or community service experience.

Given to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in mathematics education who is demonstrating academic excellence. The recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award.

Established by Gloria Kittel to honor a student pursuing an M.Ed. in mathematics education. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to a student preparing to teach middle school mathematics by pursuing a Master of Education in mathematics education in the College of Education. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

The Jack Dunn Scholarship award is given to an undergraduate finance major in honor of Jack Dunn, former Commissioner of Banking and Finance for the State of Georgia. The recipient of this award is chosen based on the student's academic record.