Georgia State University

This award is given to an undergraduate student or students with outstanding academic performance, demonstrated leadership and potential as a future dietetics professional.

The Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award is given to an undergraduate student in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions who has achieved a high level of academic excellence in the nutrition program.

The Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award is given to a Coordinated Program student who has displayed outstanding performance in the clinical setting.

Georgia State University recognizes one outstanding Nutrition Coordinated Program student each year. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and potential as a future dietetics professional.

The Outstanding Nutrition Graduate Student Award is given to a nutrition graduate student or students with outstanding academic performance and professional contributions.

The Robert "Pete" Pullen Jr. Scholarship in Analytical Chemistry was established to provide scholarships to M.S. and/or Ph.D. level students who are pursuing or intend to pursue a degree in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical chemistry with the College of Arts & Sciences.

The Boykin Fellowship was established in 1999 to honor former chair David W. Boykin of the Department of Chemistry. It is awarded to an outstanding Ph.D. graduate student in medicinal chemistry.

Georgia State University School of Music student, Joseph Lyons is the winner of the 2020 Honors Recital and Dean's Award. Lyons is in the Master of Music program, majoring in Saxophone Performance. Criteria included a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and outstanding musicianship. Lyons received $500 from the Dean's office. Currently, he is the principal saxophonist of the Georgia State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, bass saxophonist in the Georgia State University Saxophone Ensemble, and baritone chair of the Vinea Quartet. Lyons is in the saxophone studio of Associate Professor Jan Berry Baker.

The Ambrose H. Pendergrast Fellowship provides scholarships to M.S. and/or Ph.D. level students who are pursuing or intend to pursue a degree in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical chemistry with the College of Arts & Sciences.

The Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry supports students pursuing doctoral degrees in chemistry and is inspired by organic chemistry Professor Al Baumstark's commitment to increasing student diversity in science.

The faculty and alumni of the Chemistry Department have established the Al Baumstark Graduate Award in Chemistry endowed fund in honor of organic chemistry Professor Al Baumstark. The Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry supports students pursuing doctoral degrees in chemistry and is inspired by organic chemistry Professor Baumstark's commitment to increasing student diversity in science.

The William G. Nolan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to outstanding undergraduate students who excel in academic achievement based on grade-point average, intellectual inquisitiveness, and research activities and who show leadership and good citizenship at Georgia State and in other communities. This fund was created in memory of former Associate Professor of Biology William G. Nolan.

The Donald Ahearn Endowed Fellowship in Applied and Environmental Microbiology was established on the occasion of Dr. Ahearn's becoming a Research Professor Emeritus in recognition of his outstanding contributions in instruction, research, and service in the development of applied and environmental micro-biology programs at Georgia State University

The Ahmed T. Abdelal Fellowship in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology is given to outstanding doctoral students for achievement in the field of molecular genetics or biotechnology. This award is named in honor of former Dean Ahmed T. Abdelal, who established the molecular genetics and biotechnology program at Georgia State University.

Georgia State University student Scarlett Mayoralgo has been awarded the Robert L. Blakely Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology. Mayoralgo, of Centerville, is a senior anthropology major in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Robert L. Blakely Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology recognizes an anthropology senior who shows strong potential in the field of anthropology. The scholarship is given in memory of Dr. Blakely's contribution to anthropological education.

Georgia State University student Savannah Setter has been awarded the Jeremy Gillen Memorial Scholarship. Setter, of Fayetteville, is a senior anthropology major in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Jeremy Gillen Memorial Scholarship in Anthropology recognizes a senior major who shows strong potential in the field of anthropology. The scholarship is given in memory of Mr. Gillen and his enthusiasm for anthropology.

The Spurgeon Richardson Scholarship in Hospitality Leadership is in honor of Spurgeon Richardson, a well-known leader in Atlanta's hospitality community. Richardson served as president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for 17 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

Located in Atlanta, Hotel Equities is a full service hotel management company, providing award-winning management, development and consulting for hotels throughout the United States. The founder of Hotel Equities is GSU alumnus, Fred Cerrone. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, career goals, work experience and school and community involvement.

This scholarship, funded by the professional association for hotel concierges in Atlanta, is in memory of Kevin Roach, a long-time hotel employee who was dedicated to quality guest service. The Concierge Society of Atlanta presents this scholarship to a hospitality major with work experience in the hotel industry in a concierge or guest service capacity.

The John Jordan Scholarship in Hospitality Club Management was established in honor of John Jordan, a national leader in the private club industry. Jordan was the general manager/CEO of the Cherokee Town and Country Club for over 46 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in club management, academic achievement and experience.

The Robert R. King Memorial Scholarship in Hospitality & Tourism is in memory of Robert King, a leader in Georgia's hospitality industry as president of the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association. It is presented to a hospitality major based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

This scholarship was established by the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance. Founded in 2009, AHA provides a forum for networking and professional development to Atlanta-area hotel owners, developers, operators, franchisors and professional service providers. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in hotel development or management, academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel Leadership Scholarship was established through a partnership by Hyatt Regency Atlanta for the hotel's 50th anniversary celebration in May 2017 to provide opportunities for young leaders pursuing degrees in hospitality.

The Shelley Pederson and Margie Dietz Memorial Scholarship in Event Management

Hunter Hotel Realty Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of the founder of Days Inn and the namesake of the School of Hospitality. It is awarded to hospitality majors based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

North Point Hospitality Scholarship

JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 40 properties with 6,520 rooms and more than 1,500 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream.

The mission of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy.

The Gary Winkle Scholarship is given in honor of Dr. Gary Winkle to a student in the Masters of Professional Accountancy program with high scholastic achievement.