Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
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Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
The James L. Maddex Jr. Scholarship
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.

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2022 Jun 20
The RISE Award Scholarship for Undergraduates at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
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.

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2022 Jun 20

The Andrew Young Fellowship
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.

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2022 Jun 20

Andrew Young School Undergraduate Scholarship
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.

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2022 Jun 20

The Jean Childs Young Fellowship
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.

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2022 Jun 20
The Carolyn McClain Young Leadership Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Excellence in Leadership Award 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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Master's Student Award 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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Clinician in Communication Sciences and Disorders Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding School Counseling Student Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award
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.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in 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.

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2022 Jun 20

Heather Pathax Earns Steven Kudravi Memorial Award
Georgia State University student Heather Pathax has received the Steven Kudravi Memorial Award. The Steven Kudravi Memorial Award is given to graduate teaching assistants who exhibit exceptional abilities as an instructor as well as a continuous drive to improve the teaching and learning experience.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding School Psychology Student Award
Erin Crowell received the Outstanding School Psychology 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 students in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award
Miranda Barzey received the Outstanding Rehabilitation 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 a master's student in the rehabilitation counseling program in recognition of a strong commitment to the profession and advocating for people with disabilities.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood and Special Education Award
Camron Johnson received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood and Special Education 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 excellence and scholarship in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with concentrations in preschool through grade five and special education general curriculum.

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2022 Jun 20
Lorene C. Pilcher Dissertation Award
Quintin Bostic received the Lorene C. Pilcher Dissertation 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 early childhood and elementary education.

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2022 Jun 20
Educational Policy Studies Doctoral Dissertation Award
Brandon Attell received the Educational Policy Studies Doctoral Dissertation 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 outstanding scholarly accomplishment by a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Policy Studies through the completion of an exceptional doctoral dissertation.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education Award
Yuqi Chen received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education 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 excellence and scholarship in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in preschool through grade five.

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2022 Jun 20

Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award
The Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award is given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership doctor of education program.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award
Chibueze Chidebelu-Eze received the Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a student in the educational leadership program who has had an outstanding clinical experience related to K-12 leadership.

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2022 Jun 20
Ifrah Sheikh Earns Doctoral Fellowship in Trauma Intervention
The Doctoral Fellowship in Trauma Intervention is awarded to students whose program of study prepares them to provide specialized assistance to people who have experienced traumatic events such as physical and/or sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, terrorism, or war.

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2022 Jun 20
Outstanding Tier II Educational Leadership Student Award
Marcquez Haley received the Outstanding Tier II Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a student in the educational leadership Tier II program who has demonstrated outstanding work with site-based action research and clinical experiences.

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2022 Jun 20