Georgia State University

Georgia State University student Grace Monson recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. Monson, of Gainesville, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Victoria Wilder recently received the Elizabeth A. Kenny Scholarship. Wilder, of Dallas, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Kenny Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior psychology major. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Chris Palma recently received the Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship in International Travel. Palma, of Hapeville, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship in International Travel was established to allow an excellent undergraduate or graduate student to conduct research overseas. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Victoria Wilder recently received the Psychology Grace Study Abroad Scholarship. Wilder, of Dallas, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Psychology Grace Award is a $1,000 scholarship award for Psychology majors studying abroad during the spring semester. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Graciela Cain recently received the Lucille Adams Scholarship in African American Studies. Cain, of Decatur, is a Bachelor's student in Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Lucille Adams Scholarship is awarded to rising seniors in the department who have unmet financial need and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in Africana Studies coursework. Students are selected based on their service to their community, campus and to the department. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Abby Robbertz recently received the Psychology Department Graduate Award. Robbertz, of New Albany, Ohio, is a Ph.D. student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

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 in memory of Daniel Sansone, son of Joseph Sansone, founder and CEO of Pediatria Healthcare, LLC and former advisory board member of the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Daniel J. Sansone Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student interested in pediatric nursing or respiratory therapy.

The Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship/Award recognizes individuals who are both critical thinkers and caring, competent practitioners -- characteristics personified by Professor Gordon Cummings.

Georgia State University student Brittney Ramos recently received the Elizabeth A. Kenny Scholarship. Ramos, of Cumming, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior psychology major. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Qeturah "Michelle" Salandy (J.D. '25) is the recipient of this year's Health Law Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming law student who demonstrates experience and a promise in health law. The Health Law Scholarship is endowed by Distinguished University Professor Leslie Wolf and supported by donations from health law advisory board members, faculty, and alumni.

Georgia State University student Kayla Garcia recently received the Elizabeth A. Kenny Scholarship. Garcia, of Lawrenceville, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior psychology major. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Carolyn Williams recently received the Religious Studies Endowed Scholarship. Williams, of Tucker, is a Bachelor's student in Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. This endowed award was created by Religious Studies alumni to recognize outstanding scholarship and academic potential in an undergraduate major. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Jessica Koreis has received the Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship International Travel Award. The award was established by Lauren Adamson, former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and her husband, Walter L. Adamson. The scholarship allows an undergraduate or graduate student in psychology or a related field to travel abroad for research or study.

Georgia State University student Meghan Goyer has received the Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship. The Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the department's first chair and honors students who demonstrate need as well as the goals and values demonstrated by Professor Wade.

Georgia State University student Grace Packard has received the Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship. The Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the department's first chair and honors students who demonstrate need as well as the goals and values demonstrated by Professor Wade.

Georgia State University student Martha Ishiekwene has received the Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship. The Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the department's first chair and honors students who demonstrate need as well as the goals and values demonstrated by Professor Wade.

Georgia State University student Alfred Boakye recently received a travel scholarship to attend the Gerontological Society of America Meetings and the preconference workshop, "Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice." The travel scholarship was awarded by the organization Black in Gerontology and Geriatrics (BIGG) in collaboration with the American Federation for Aging Research. The pre-conference workshop will convene advanced students and early career researchers, practitioners, and advocates interested in addressing the harm that can be perpetuated through faulty research methods and practices.

Georgia State University student Josephine Boateng recently received a student travel scholarship to attend the 2022 LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO.

Georgia State University student MiDestin'e Waldron has received the Bruschini Scholarship for Community Service Involvement. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate students who are actively engaged in community service through public service or volunteer work with a non-profit, faith-based organization or community group. Recipients must be in good academic standing, have demonstrated financial need, and document community service involvement and volunteer activities.

Georgia State University student Adriana Escorza has earned the Lee Project Endowed Scholarship. Allison Webb created the Lee Project Scholarship in memory of Lee Lowery III, who was a student at Georgia State University and a graduate of the former Grady High School (now Midtown High School), where he was a scholar and athlete. This scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving student who has experienced a form of adversity or tragedy.

Georgia State University student Jhazzmyn Joiner has received the Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology. Given in honor of Harold V. Little and in memory of Anna Marie Little by their family, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding entering or first-year master's degree student.

Georgia State University student Leonardo Andres Maduro-Salvarrey has been awarded the Robert L. Blakely Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology. Maduro-Salvarrey, of Duluth, is majoring in anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Robert L. Blakely Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology recognizes an anthropology senior who shows strong potential in the field. It was established in memory of Blakely, a former Georgia State anthropology professor, and his contribution to anthropology education. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Samual Kolawole has received the Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing. This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional student in the fiction writing program. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Nana Yaa Awere has received the Arlene and Alvin Altman Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy.

Georgia State University student Hezekiah Garner has received the Barbara Baumstark BioBus Scholarship. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students with a demonstrated interest in the BioBus which provides hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to get K-12 students interested in STEM education.

Georgia State University student Rorah Ndungu has received the Barbara Baumstark BioBus Scholarship. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students with demonstrated interest in the BioBus which provides hands-on activities and demonstrations designed to get K-12 students interested in STEM education.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to seniors planning to take summer courses to complete their Andrew Young School undergraduate degrees.

Awarded in memory of E.P. "Phil" Peters, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (1980-1985), this merit-based scholarship is given annually to a junior majoring in criminal justice.

Established in honor of James L. Maddex, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, this merit-based scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate criminal justice majors.