Georgia State University

The 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.

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 40 properties with 6,520 rooms 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.

The scholarship was established in 2019 by alumnus Stanley Sonenshine and his wife Deborah, to benefit undergraduate or graduate Real Estate students at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business who have outstanding character, demonstrate academic achievement, and are active in their community.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide support for students who are majoring in marketing at the Robinson College of Business. The recipients of the award must be currently majoring in marketing, have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the GSU Office of Financial Aid, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have high potential for a successful career in marketing.

The Robert R. King Memorial Scholarship in Hospitality & Tourism is in memory of Robert King, a leader in Georgia's hospitality industry as president of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association. It is presented to a hospitality major based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

The Robert S. Williford EB Medicine Scholarship was established in 2016 by Georgia State alumna Stephanie A. Williford to honor her late father, Georgia State alumnus Robert S. Williford, who founded EB Medicine in 2001. This scholarship provides financial support for students majoring in any discipline within the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Alumna Carole Powell Sorrells and her husband Michael established the Sorrells Family Scholarship in 2015 to provide support for an undergraduate student majoring in computer information systems in the Robinson College of Business.

The Spurgeon Richardson Scholarship in Hospitality Leadership is in honor of Spurgeon Richardson, a well-known leader in Atlanta's hospitality community. Richardson served as president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for 17 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

This scholarship was established by Stuart Schwarzschild to reward undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of college, are in the top 10% of their class, and have participated actively and creditably in non-academic activities.

This scholarship was established by alumna Susan A. J. Wilson to reward outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Accountancy who have high academic achievement.

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.

This scholarship was established by Michael Arasin to reward outstanding undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors who are studying entrepreneurship.

This scholarship was established by Andy A. Chopra to reward outstanding undergraduate sophomores, juniors and seniors with high academic achievement and are majoring in or have shown interest in entrepreneurship.

This scholarship was established by Paul Salamanca and Daniela Ramirez to reward outstanding first-generation students who are studying entrepreneurship.

Sponsored by Wayne and Rubye Reid, this scholarship is awarded to one student majoring in accounting with demonstrated financial need. Wayne and Rubye Reid have been active supporters of Georgia State and Robinson College for many years. Wayne has been a leader in Atlanta's business community and especially in the field of accounting with senior positions at top accounting firms in Atlanta.

Originally established by Wachovia Foundation, this scholarship was renamed the Wells Fargo - J. Mack Robinson College of Business Scholarship in 2015. The scholarship provides support to an undergraduate student majoring in any discipline within the Robinson College of Business.

Two outstanding accounting students received a scholarship in honor of William Lee Burge. A native Atlantan, William Lee Burge started working as a teenager in the mailroom of the Retail Credit Company and later rose to become the company's Chairman of the Board. The company is known today as Equifax.

The William P. Key Scholarship was established in honor of the late William P. "Bill" Key in recognition of his outstanding contribution and support to the Beebe Institute. The scholarship is awarded annually to the student who has demonstrated superior academic performance in the Personnel and Employment Relations Master's program.

This scholarship was established by McKenney's Inc. in honor of alumnus David A. Stonecipher to reward outstanding students with high academic achievement majoring in actuarial science.

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 J. Mack Robinson College of Business and Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality.

This scholarship was established by Mrs. and Mr. McDaniel to reward outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Accountancy with high academic achievement.

The Barkat Charania Scholarship was established in 2013 by Georgia State University alumnus Rahim Charania, in honor of his father Barkat Charania, whose greatest passion is for increasing the availability for young people to receive a quality education.

The R. J. Knobel Scholarship was established upon Dr. Roland "Knob" Knobel's retirement in 1985, after teaching in the institute since 1970. This award is given to MHA students based on academic performance, and to recognize those who have achieved distinction through professional and community activities.

This scholarship, established by Stanley M. Baum in honor of Robert H. Shulman, rewards outstanding undergraduate or graduate students who have high academic achievement.

The Cindy & Jeff Warwick Scholarship for Real Estate students provides support to undergraduate and graduate level students who are pursuing a degree in Real Estate at Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

This scholarship was established in memory of the founder of Days Inn and the namesake of the School of Hospitality. It is awarded to hospitality majors based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

Awarded to two outstanding doctoral students in the School of Accountancy. Dr. Catherine Miles served as Chairman of the Accounting Department at GSU from 1955 to 1976 and was one of the founders of the GSU chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the accountancy honor society.

This scholarship, established to honor Robinson College alumnus Homer R. Hannah, rewards an outstanding undergraduate junior or senior with high academic achievement.

Funded by an endowment established by John H. Cowart, Sr. (John H. Cowart Properties, Inc.), this award is given annually to one or more real estate graduate or undergraduate students to pursue promising research under the direction of faculty in the Department of Real Estate. Both merit and need of candidates are evaluated.

This scholarship was established by State Farm to reward outstanding undergraduate students with high academic achievement, with a preference for Risk Management & Insurance majors.