Georgia State University

The Dexter & Karen Warrior Scholarship is awarded by Dexter and Karen Warrior to an undergraduate or graduate who has outstanding performance in the field of real estate.

The Atlanta Concierge Society Kevin Roach Memorial Scholarship, funded by the professional association for hotel concierges in Atlanta, is in memory of Kevin Roach, a long-time hotel employee who was dedicated to quality guest service. The Concierge Society of Atlanta presents this scholarship to a hospitality major with work experience in the hotel industry in a concierge or guest service capacity.

Annually, in honor of Dr. Kathryn C. Buckner, two outstanding students receive scholarships based on accounting achievements and application to or enrollment in the Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Taxation programs at Georgia State University.

The purpose of the Marketing Roundtable Minority Endowed Scholarship is to provide scholarships to underrepresented minority students currently enrolled in marketing courses in the College of Business Administration, with high academic standing, and with a high probability of success in a career in marketing. Qualified students will have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Each year, an outstanding Master of Professional Accountancy student who has excelled in Systems receives the L. E. Berry Graduate Fellowship in honor of the retired Director of the School of Accountancy, Dr. L. Eugene Berry.

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 Max G. Holland Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to the student with the highest grade-point average after completing at least 30 hours in the CAHME-accredited graduate program in health administration. The scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Max Holland, who was on the faculty of the institute from 1976 to 1989.

The Mrs. Tommie Jackson Scholarship, established by Realtors, honors Mrs. Tommie Jackson, executive vice president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. The earnings from this fund are to be used to provide one or more scholarships each year for outstanding students majoring in real estate. The criteria for selection are scholarship, achievement, and an expression of a sincere interest in a professional career in real estate.

The purpose of the Nicholas and Anne Marie Shreiber Scholarship fund is to provide Robinson College of Business students with no previous international experience an opportunity to travel abroad. Students must be in good academic standing.

North Point Hospitality Group, Inc., based in Atlanta, was founded in 1978 by JK Patel. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, hotel career aspirations, work experience and leadership in student organizations.

This scholarship was established by Phyllis L. Parker to reward outstanding first-generation students who have at least one parent who emigrated to the U.S. from a foreign country and became a naturalized citizen or permanent resident.

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.