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The award is presented to the students who have maintained the highest grade point average for the calendar year in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program.

The merit-based scholarship, shared by the Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology and School of Social Work, is presented annually to a rising junior or senior majoring in each area. It was established by the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges in memory of Chris Perrin, executive director of the council and an alumnus of Georgia State University.

The award, established by alumna Linda Byars (B.B.A. '68, M.A. '73), provides financial assistance to first-generation college students in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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

The University Fellows program, established by Georgia State University to support doctoral students engaged in the research of faculty recruited to join the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies under the Second Century Initiative, builds internationally recognized scholarly strength and critical mass around common research themes to enhance the university's overall quality, interdisciplinary richness and competitiveness. The fellowship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, public policy or criminal justice.

Established through the generosity of The Coca-Cola Foundation in honor of Ambassador Andrew Young, the three-year Dean's Fellowship is awarded annually to outstanding candidates pursuing doctoral degrees in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University.

The award recognizes students who have, in the judgment of the faculty, gone above and beyond in their field placement while demonstrating initiative and creativity.

The Andrew Young School values excellence in teaching along with excellence in research. This award recognizes students who, in the judgment of the faculty, have performed exceptionally well in teaching.

Awarded by the faculty to Ph.D. in Public Policy candidates who best exemplify academic excellence and an ongoing commitment to scholarship in the field of public policy.

The award recognizes high academic standing and professional promise.

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.

This scholarship, established through the generosity of Sam and Angie Allen, provides financial assistance to outstanding undergraduates in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. It is awarded for academic merit, commitment to community service and financial need.

Established in honor of Ambassador Andrew Young through the generosity of many supporters, this three-year fellowship is awarded annually to outstanding students pursuing Ph.D.s in economics, public policy or criminal justice.

Established to provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate leaders and scholars in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, this scholarship is awarded for academic merit, leadership and need.

This fellowship was established in honor of Jean Childs Young through the generosity of R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr., the chairman emeritus and founder of Aaron Rents, Inc., who attended Georgia State University in 1948 and was inducted into the Robinson College of Business Hall of Fame in 2005. This endowment, which honors the life and legacy of Jean Childs Young, provides fellowships for graduate students in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and supports the Jean Childs Young lecture series.

This award was established to provide training opportunities for government officials, junior executives in national finance ministries and young people who may be the leaders of tomorrow in countries with emerging economies, especially in Africa and the Caribbean.

Emily Brunson received the Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional community service at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

Brianna Childs received the Excellence in Leadership Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award recognizes exceptional performance in leadership at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

Sarah Welborn received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.

Kristin Crear received the Outstanding Master's Student Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for outstanding scholarship and clinical service in the communication sciences and disorders master's degree program.

Gennie Hendrick received the Outstanding Clinician in Communication Sciences and Disorders Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award recognizes excellence and creativity in clinical skills in speech-language pathology.

Ashlei Rabess Petion received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award is given by the Georgia State University College of Education and Human Development in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.

Jihee Hong received the Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Jaleh Davari received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Hannah Cowart received the Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Victoria Lindsay and Amy Templer received the Outstanding School Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to master's students in the school counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.

Emily Srisarajivakul received the Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of school psychology.

Quynh Wellons received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.