Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
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Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
Excellence in Leadership Award
Calia Howse is the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Leadership Award, given for exceptional performance in leadership at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

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2024 May 9
Undergraduate Nursing Student Service Award
The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding service, demonstrating exemplary performance and distinctive contributions to the university, School of Nursing, community and the nursing profession.

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2023 May 5
Outstanding B.S. in Dental Hygiene Program Student Award
This award recognizes an outstanding bachelor of science dental hygiene student who has demonstrated academic achievement and strong leadership skills.

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2023 May 5

Pat Yarborough Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a second year physical therapy student who has strong academic standing and displays leadership potential.

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2023 May 5

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Excellence Award
This award is given by the faculty to graduating seniors and master's candidates. The award recognizes students who have displayed outstanding performance in clinical rotations.

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2023 May 5

Faculty Recognition Award
The Faculty Recognition Award is presented to graduating respiratory therapy students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.

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2023 May 5
Leadership Award
This award is given to the individual in the Department of Physical Therapy who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to his or her class.

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2023 May 5
Department of Physical Therapy Research Award
This award recognizes the students who have made an outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the Department of Physical Therapy and who exhibit potential of becoming significant contributors to the field of physical therapy research.

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2023 May 5

Graduate Nursing Student Service Award
The Graduate Nursing Student Service Award recognizes a student for outstanding service as the student representative to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

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2023 May 5

Grady Scholars
The Grady Scholars is a scholarship awarded to undergraduate nursing students who have committed to serving the Atlanta community by practicing at Grady Hospital following graduation.

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2023 May 5

Keystone Award
The Keystone Award is given to a student or students who, through example, maintain the structure and integrity of the class. Awardees demonstrate a strong commitment to the physical therapy profession, are avid patient advocates, and are respected by faculty and peers.

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2023 May 5
Occupational Therapy Research Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Research Excellence Award goes to the student(s) who makes (made) outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the department and exhibit potential to become a significant contributor in the field of occupational therapy research.

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2023 May 4
Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award is given to a graduating second year student with a GPA of 4.0 in the occupational therapy program who also exhibits overall academic excellence.

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2023 May 4

Occupational Therapy Student Service Excellence Award
This award is given to the Occupational Therapy student who maintains the structure and integrity of the class. This student has a strong commitment to the occupational therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate and is respected by faculty and peers.

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2023 May 4

Nursing Student Research Award
This award recognizes students who have made outstanding research contributions, have become a role model for other students and have exhibited potential of becoming a significant contributor to the nursing profession.

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2023 May 4

Nursing Student Leadership Award
The Nursing Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated initiative, motivation, dedication, and strong commitment to a Georgia State nursing student program or organization. This award is given to a student who demonstrates leadership abilities both within and outside of Georgia State University.

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2023 May 4
Emmanuel Buabeng Earns the Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry
Georgia State University graduate Emmanuel Buabeng has received the Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry. This award supports students pursuing doctoral degrees in chemistry. The award was established by the faculty and alumni of the Chemistry Department in honor of Al Baumstark, organic chemist and former department chair, for his commitment to increasing student diversity in science.

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2022 Jun 21
Kayla McMinimy Earns Support from the Craigie International Security Scholars Fund
Georgia State University student Kayla McMinimy has received support from the Craigie International Security Scholars Fund. This fund was established by Georgia State alumna Kay Craigie to provide support to Ph.D. students in the college who focus on thwarting terrorism and protecting democracy.

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2022 Jun 21

Andrew J. Swope Equity & Justice Scholarship
The award was established by Swope Dreams, in memory of Andrew J. Swope, to honor a graduate student pursing a degree from the Urban Studies Institute with a demonstrated commitment to equity and justice.

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2022 Jun 21

The Social Work Department Award
This academic honor is awarded to a graduating BSW or MSW student who has earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0, demonstrated outstanding performance in the field and expressed commitment to the social work profession.

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2022 Jun 21

Social Work CPUA Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to School of Social Work students who demonstrate commitment to the field of Social Work with a 3.0 or higher GPA and financial need.

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2022 Jun 21
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Fellowship
Atlanta Legal Aid Society fellows are MPA or MPP students selected annually to work directly with the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. They get a well-rounded introduction to the nation's critical legal issues - from public benefits to complex mortgage litigation - while assisting in researching and developing program administration and policy development.

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2022 Jun 21
SBEO Legislative Budget Fellowship
The fellowship supports graduate students who are interested in working directly with the Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in budget development, policy research and analysis.

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2022 Jun 21

UPS Foundation Fellowship
UPS Fellows gain an opportunity to learn about the work of the UPS Foundation in conjunction with their graduate studies.

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2022 Jun 21

Public Management and Policy CPUA Scholarship
The honor is awarded in the fall to one or more outstanding incoming Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Policy students. Recipients must maintain full-time status, be in good standing in the graduate program and serve as graduate research assistants in the Department of Public Management & Policy.

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2022 Jun 21

Michael Mescon Public Service Leadership Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student committed to the principles of leadership and community outreach that embody Dr. Michael Mescon's impact and legacy.

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2022 Jun 21
Amanda G. Hyatt Scholarship
Established in honor of the late Amanda Hyatt and her legacy of commitment to public service and education, the award recognizes a graduate student in policy studies who has demonstrated leadership and a proven commitment to compassionate public service.

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2022 Jun 21
Outstanding Intern Award
The award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who, in the judgment of the faculty in the Department of Public Management and Policy, have performed exceptionally well as interns.

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2022 Jun 21

Dan Sweat Scholarship
The scholarship, established in memory of Georgia State alumnus and storied Atlanta civic leader Dan E. Sweat, is awarded to one or more full- or part-time graduate students pursing a master's degree in public administration with a 3.5 GPA and financial need whose career interests are in public service.

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2022 Jun 21

Public Management and Policy Student Leadership Award
This honor is awarded in the fall to one or more outstanding incoming Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) students. Recipients must maintain full-time status, be in good standing in the graduate program and serve as graduate research assistants in the Department of Public Management & Policy.

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2022 Jun 21