Georgia State University

Established by J. Mack Robinson, this fund provides scholarships and fellowships to students based on need and academic achievement.

Awarded to students for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of science education.

Georgia State alumna, Angela Z. Allen, and her husband, Sam, established the Zera-Allen Scholarship to provide support for undergraduate students in good academic standing in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. To be eligible for this scholarship, recipients must be first generation college students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have demonstrated strong student and/or community service experience.

Given to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in mathematics education who is demonstrating academic excellence. The recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award.

GTA Teaching Excellence Awards are awarded for outstanding teaching performance by doctoral-level teaching assistants during the preceding calendar year (spring, summer and fall terms).

Established by Gloria Kittel to honor a student pursuing an M.Ed. in mathematics education. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to a student preparing to teach middle school mathematics by pursuing a Master of Education in mathematics education in the College of Education. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

H. Talmage Dobbs, Jr. Outstanding Student award is named after Mr. H. Talmage Dobbs, Jr., past chairman of the board of Life of Georgia and a Georgia State alum. The award is presented to the outstanding undergraduate finance major over the past year. The criteria used to determine the recipient include classroom performance and recommendations from past instructors.

The Jack Dunn Scholarship award is given to an undergraduate finance major in honor of Jack Dunn, former Commissioner of Banking and Finance for the State of Georgia. The recipient of this award is chosen based on the student's academic record.

Presented to doctoral students in recognition of outstanding scholarship.

Presented to a master's student in the School of Psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

John M. Dyer First Generation Finance Scholarship award is given to provide scholarship support for first generation undergraduate students in the Department of Finance in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. The recipient must be in good academic standing at Georgia State University, be a first generation college student and have a demonstrated unmet financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Graduate students in the areas of criminal justice and criminology, economics, public management and policy, and social work presented poster displays highlighting their research, internship and capstone experiences at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies' Public Service Research End Event, May 5, 2015.

The Thoben Elrod Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to students who are residents of the State of Georgia.

The Everett Johnson Scholarship is awarded annually to graduate students enrolled full-time at Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business Institute of Health Administration. Recipients must demonstrate academic achievement.

Awarded for academic excellence and participation in the sports medicine graduate degree program.

Presented to a master's student in the School of Counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.

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 R. C. Williams, M.D., Honor Award was established to honor the late Dr. Williams, who founded the Hospital Administration program at Georgia State in 1952. The award is given to the graduate student in the Institute of Health Administration demonstrating outstanding leadership in the profession through university, community and work-related endeavors.

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.

The Nell Hamilton Trotter Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who has enjoyed academic success while playing a significant role in campus leadership.

The Kell Award is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average with all course work taken at Georgia State.

The Spirit of Service award honors The 1913 Society member who worked the most events during the academic year.

The Rising Star award honors a 1913 Society member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership skills with only one year of service in The 1913 Society.

The Community Impact award honors a 1913 Society member who advocates for The 1913 Society in all areas of campus.

The Academic Honors award is given annually to The 1913 Society member with the highest GPA.

The Silver Shield award honors a 1913 Society member who exemplifies the organization's "service without self" motto while maintaining academic excellence, campus involvement and, above all, humility. It is The 1913 Society's highest honor.

Two Georgia State University Honors College students secured the prestigious and competitive Gilman scholarship on their road to studying abroad.

Three Georgia State University undergraduate students presented their research on March 28, 2015 at the SYNAPSE conference held at University of North Carolina Asheville.

Congratulations to the 2015-16 Urban Fellows, who were selected to participate in the Urban Fellows program as a result of their academic and professional achievements, level of community service, and interest in urban and environmental issues.

More than 150 undergraduate students presented their research at the Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) on Tuesday, April 14. Students from a wide variety of disciplines shared their findings through oral presentations, posters, artistic displays and performances. Eleven students received awards.