Georgia State University

This fund was established by Georgia State alumna Kay Craigie to provide support to Ph.D. students in the college working to thwart terrorism and protect democracy. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Whitney Campbell received the Dean's Excellence Award in Early Childhood Special Education in Memory of Ann Dixon Demonet from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Ann Dixon Demonet attended Georgia State and received a master's degree in special education. After graduating, she taught special education in Georgia and Michigan, where she was known by all as an exceptional educator. While living in Georgia, she was recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as an outstanding educator in the Atlanta area. This award was established by Seth Leibler and Ann Parkman and is given to a student pursuing a graduate degree in special education with a concentration in early childhood special education.

Jaleh Davari received the Karen Lopp Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This scholarship, named for CEHD alumnus Karen Lopp, is awarded to a student in recognition of their commitment to multicultural issues and social injustice through advocacy and service.

Kyndel Tarziers received the JoAnna F. White Play Therapy Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. JoAnna F. White, former department chair of the college's Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, began the play therapy training program during her tenure. This scholarship is presented to a graduate student in good standing in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services who is dedicated to the study and clinical practice of play therapy.

Anahi Calderon received the Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This award, established by three-time Georgia State alumna Felicia Mayfield and her husband, Rodney, is given to a deserving undergraduate student in the College of Education & Human Development.

Caleb Collier and Ashlei Rabess received the Dean's Graduate Student Award for Commitment to the Discipline from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This award recognizes the activities of graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to their academic disciplines.

Casey Turner received the Hayden-Waltz Doctoral Dissertation Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Established by Melvin and Lucy Hayden in honor of their respective parents, this award is presented to a doctoral student whose proposed dissertation exhibits originality, clarity and effectiveness in the presentation of ideas, quality writing and contributes to the future scholarly productivity of their field.

Three students received the College of Education & Human Development Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This scholarship recognizes individuals with outstanding accomplishments in the CEHD. Undergraduate and graduate students who receive this scholarship must have completed at least 30 hours of coursework in the CEHD, be in good standing and show a pattern of department/program involvement or scholarship.

Former Dean Lauren B. Adamson and her husband, Walter L. Adamson, established this scholarship for high achieving students who have not had the opportunity to travel abroad for study. The scholarship was established in honor of Lauren Adamson's mother, Teresa Nash Bernstein, a teacher, artist, and world traveler. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Dr. Colquitt L. "Buck" Chandler Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by the CLC Foundation in memory of Dr. Chandler, a successful Atlanta dentist, real estate investor, and philanthropist. The scholarship is awarded to Ph.D. candidates in the Department of Real Estate selected by a committee that includes the department chair.

L. Danie Marshall received the Asa G. Hilliard, III Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Dr. Asa G. Hilliard, III was a world-renowned Pan-Africanist educator, historian and psychologist whose work impacted people around the globe. This scholarship is given in recognition of leadership, engagement in urban education settings that has improved and demonstrates promise to continue improving the educational context and/or student development and learning in these settings.

Ebony Palmer-Floyd received the Kay Chester Scholarship for Teachers in Training from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Established by Kay Chester, this scholarship supports a student pursuing a degree in teacher preparation who has the challenge of raising a family while furthering her education.

Georgia State University student Qariah Muhammad has been awarded The Lee Project Endowed Scholarship. Allison Webb created the Lee Project Scholarship in memory of Lee Lowery III, who was a sophomore at Georgia State University and graduated from Grady High School, where he was a scholar athlete. This scholarship is given to a high-achieving student who has overcome adversity to succeed academically.

Amani Ashley received the David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Darryl Holloman, a three-time Georgia State University alumnus and former dean of students at the university, established this scholarship in memory of his younger brother, David Jemel Holloman. This memorial scholarship is awarded to an exceptional undergraduate student in the CEHD majoring in early childhood and elementary education.

Ebonie Hughes received the Robert L. Blaney and Joe C. White Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This scholarship is presented to a master's candidate in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education's urban accelerated certification and master's program who exhibits the potential for excellence in teaching, communicates well with others, translates theory into practice and has a sense of humor, characteristics which Blaney and White valued so highly.

Georgia State University student Ashley Forgey has received the Religious Studies Endowed Scholarship. This endowed award was created by Religious Studies alumni to recognize outstanding scholarship and academic potential in an undergraduate major.

Kathryn Clements received the Educational Leadership Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This award, established by Gloria Kittel, provides support to a student pursuing an M.Ed. in educational leadership.

Taylor Buis and Bryant Hedgeman received the Mary Helen Huggins Memorial Scholarship in Sport Administration from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Named for Mary Helen Huggins, the former Marketing Services Director for the Atlanta Braves and faculty member in the CEHD's Department of Kinesiology and Health, this award is presented to active graduate students in sport administration.

Ethan Tinh Trinh received the Joanne R. Nurss Endowed Scholarship in Life-Long Literacy from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Joanne R. Nurss spent most of her career at Georgia State educating teachers and working in programs for young children, adult literacy and English language learners. She was directly responsible for the early establishment and success of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. This scholarship supports a graduate-level student who has a focus in life-long literacy.

Natalie Navarro received the Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Established by Jeff Rupp, associate professor in the CEHD's Department of Kinesiology and Health from 1985-2011, and Debbie Rupp, associate director of recreational programs from 1987-2010, this award is presented to a student in the Department of Kinesiology and Health's exercise science program.

Andrew Corbett received the Roslyn Hirsch Balbirer Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This award is named for Roslyn Hirsch Balbirer, who was a passionate consumer of the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta and a dedicated advocate of the value and benefits of sport participation for people with a disability. It's given to a graduate student enrolled in the CEHD's Department of Kinesiology and Health who has a commitment to advancing opportunities in physical activity, sport for individuals with a disability, and who demonstrates the potential to advance the field of adapted physical activity or sport administration.

Asim L. Narcisse-Williams received the Dr. Cynthia Kuhlman and Dr. Wayne Sengstock Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. This award is named for Cynthia Kuhlman, CEHD alumnus and Advancement Council member, and Wayne Sengstock, a former special education professor at Georgia State who specialized in intellectual disabilities. It's presented to an exceptional student majoring in special education in the Department of Learning Sciences.

Karla Bradford received the Nicholas R. Castricone Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Nicholas Castricone was a professor of intellectual disabilities in the former Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education and Communication Disorders. This scholarship is given to an undergraduate or graduate student studying intellectual disabilities.

Georgia State University student Karan Saluja has received the Kevin M. Brady Endowed Scholarship Fund in Biology. The Kevin M. Brady Endowed Scholarship Fund provides scholarship support to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in the Pre-Med/Pre-Health concentration program. To be considered for the award, students must be in good academic standing, be a top performing student and have a demonstrated financial need.

The Deshpande Rau Award promotes academic excellence in respiratory therapy by recognizing students who show strong academic promise and demonstrate leadership qualities. The award was created in 2020 by retired RT department chair Joe Rau and retired RT faculty member Vijay Deshpande.

This scholarship was established by Mrs. and Mr. Rogers to reward outstanding students with high academic achievement who have demonstrated community service.

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Carlos to reward outstanding students with high academic achievement.

Torressa Smith received the Adell Street Adams Memorial Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Celebration. Vivian Street established this scholarship in memory of her sister, College of Education & Human Development alumnus and celebrated high school chemistry teacher Adell Street Adams. This scholarship supports an exceptional CEHD student pursuing a degree in science education.

This scholarship is awarded to six outstanding students enrolled in the Master of Taxation Program.

This scholarship was established by alumna Ann-Marie Campbell to reward outstanding students with high academic achievement.