Georgia State University

The Terry. F Baker Memorial Scholarship was established by friends to honor the memory of Terry Barker, a former journalism student and sports writer for the Gwinnett Daily News. It is awarded to an outstanding journalism major specializing in news writing.

The Al Baumstark Award in Chemistry was established by the faculty and alumni of the Chemistry Department and is an 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 Baumstark's commitment to increasing student diversity in science.

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

Tony Smart won third place for his photography display titled "Lampoonery" at the 2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.

Thanh Nguyen won third place for his graphic design display titled "The Guardian" at the 2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.

Amina Daugherty won first place for the sculpture presentation titled "Lost and Found" in the 2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.

The Master of Education in Mathematics Education Award is given to a student preparing to teach middle school mathematics and who is currently pursuing a Master of Education in mathematics education degree.

The Jerry Robbins Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics is given to a student majoring and excelling in mathematics with a focus in teacher preparation. The award is named for Jerry H. Robbins, who previously served as a faculty member and dean of the College of Education & Human Development.

The Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award is given to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in mathematics education who demonstrates academic excellence.

The Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Middle Childhood Education is given to a student majoring and excelling in middle level education. It was established by Bradford and Patricia Ferrer, Georgia State graduates who have been dedicated supporters of the university for many years.

The Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Education is given to an undergraduate student preparing for a career in teaching who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. It was established by Bradford and Patricia Ferrer, Georgia State graduates who have been dedicated supporters of the university for many years.

The Mary Helen Huggins Memorial Scholarship in Sport Administration is given to active graduate students in sport administration at Georgia State University's College of Education and Human Development. As the former Marketing Services Director for the Atlanta Braves and faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, Mary Helen Huggins dedicated herself to and attained a high level of integrity and personal ethics.

The Beverly J. Armento Endowed Doctoral Award supports doctoral students in middle and secondary education, and was established by Dr. Armento, a Georgia State University research professor of social studies education who served on the College of Education & Human Development faculty from 1975 to 2003. She committed her career to the preparation of exemplary teachers - ones who believe in the power of each child to be successful in their lives.

The Adell Street Adams Memorial Scholarship supports an exceptional student pursuing a degree in science education. Vivian Street established this scholarship in memory of her sister, Georgia State University alumna and celebrated high school chemistry teacher Adell Street Adams.

The Nicholas R. Castricone Memorial Scholarship is given to an undergraduate or graduate student studying intellectual disabilities.

The Joanne R. Nurss Endowed Scholarship in Life-Long Literacy is given to graduate-level students who have a focus in life-long literacy. The award is named for Joanne R. Nurss, who spent most of her career at Georgia State educating teachers and working in programs for young children, adult literacy and English language learners.

The Glenn A. Vergason Scholarship for Special Education is given to graduate students who are pursuing an M.Ed. or Ph.D. in the Department of Learning Sciences with plans to teach or serve those students in special education who have behavioral disorders.

Amani Talwar is the 2019 recipient of the Amy R. Lederberg Award for Outstanding Research in Educational Psychology.

Myung Ha Sur is the 2019 recipient of the Roslyn Hirsch Balbirer Memorial Scholarship.

Kaylyn Nix is the 2019 recipient of the Dr. Cynthia Kuhlman and Dr. Wayne Sengstock Scholarship.

Jarold Arnold is the 2019 recipient of the Margaret A. Jones Scholarship.

Amelia Campbell is the 2019 recipient of the Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science.

Claudine Miles is the 2019 recipient of the Educational Leadership Award.

The David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional undergraduate student in the university's College of Education & Human Development majoring in early childhood and elementary education.

Amber Pradhan is the 2019 recipient of the Robert L. Blaney and Joe C. White Scholarship.

The Kenneth and Mary Matheny Professional in Counseling and Psychology Scholarship is given to full-time doctoral students in the College of Education and Human Development's Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. The award was established by Kenneth Matheny, a faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services for 45 years, and his wife, Mary.

Named for Georgia State University alumnus Karen Lopp and awarded by the university's College of Education & Human Development, the Karen Lopp Memorial Scholarship is given to a student in recognition of their commitment to multicultural issues and social injustice through advocacy and service.

The JoAnna F. White Play Therapy Scholarship is given to a graduate student in good standing in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services who is dedicated to the study and clinical practice of play therapy. It's named for JoAnna F. White, former department chair of the college's Department of Counseling and Psychological Services who began the play therapy training program during her tenure.

Established by Dr. Colleen O'Rourke, retired associate professor of communication sciences and disorders in Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development, the Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Scholarship is given to a graduate student in the communication sciences and disorders master's program.

The Roy M. Hall and Ron Colarusso Dean's Award is given to the senior who maintained the highest scholastic average in teacher education courses. It's named for Roy M. Hall, the first dean of the former School of Education, and Ron Colarusso, the fifth dean of the former College of Education.