Georgia State University

This honor society promotes and recognizes the significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions. Baccalaureate degree candidates who have maintained an overall GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible for induction. The Alpha Eta motto is "Together We Serve" to represent all of the allied health professions. Georgia State University became a founding member of the Alpha Eta in March 1975.

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

The Nursing Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated initiative, motivation, dedication, and strong commitment to a Georgia State nursing student program or organization. This award is given to a student who demonstrates leadership abilities both within and outside of Georgia State University.

This award is given to a graduate student or students with outstanding academic performance and professional contributions.

This award recognizes a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student for outstanding achievement and leadership within the clinical setting. The award is given to a DNP student whose leadership qualities emulate the highest of professional standards and exhibits exceptional compassion and commitment to patients, colleagues, and the profession of nursing.

This award recognizes students who have made outstanding research contributions, become a role model for other students and exhibited potential of becoming a significant contributor to the nursing profession.

This scholarship was established in memory of Daniel Sansone, son of Joseph Sansone, founder and CEO of Pediatria Healthcare, LLC and former Lewis School advisory board member. The Daniel J. Sansone Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student interested in pediatric nursing or respiratory therapy.

This award was established in memory of Merle Lott, who was Director of Nursing for the DeKalb County Health Department and a dedicated public health nurse in Georgia for over 30 years. It recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence and plan to pursue a career in public health nursing.

This award was established to honor Mrs. Byrdine F. Lewis for whom the Georgia State University School of Nursing was named in 2003. Throughout her nursing career, Mrs. Lewis exemplified a dedication to clinical practice and quality patient care. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate nursing students who have a strong academic record and who are committed to clinical practice in a hospital setting.

This scholarship was established to benefit graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career as a nurse educator.

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

These scholarships are funded by Kaiser Permanente, one of America's leading health care organizations, and are given to undergraduate students in recognition of academic achievement.

This award was established in memory of Maymi Walker Chandler in recognition of her commitment to the professional development of women. The award recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and 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 Kell Award is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average with all course work taken at Georgia State.

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

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes a student who, in the judgment of the faculty, has performed exceptionally well in teaching.

This merit-based scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or juniors majoring in criminal justice in memory of E. P. "Phil" Peters, who directed the Georgia Bureau of Investigation from 1980-1985.

Shared by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies' Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology and the School of Social Work, this merit-based scholarship 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 Excellence in Teaching award recognizes a student who, in the judgment of the Andrew Young School's Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology faculty, has performed exceptionally well in this area.

The Dan E. Sweat Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral students in completing dissertation research that addresses an urban, community or education issue and has policy relevance. It was established in honor of civic leader and Georgia State alumnus Dan E. Sweat.

The University Fellows honor was established by Georgia State University to support doctoral students engaged in the research of faculty recruited to join the Andrew Young School under the Second Century Initiative. The fellowship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, public policy or criminal justice and criminology.

The University Fellows honor was established by Georgia State University to support doctoral students engaged in the research of faculty recruited to join the Andrew Young School under the Second Century Initiative. The fellowship is awarded to outstanding students pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, public policy or criminal justice and criminology.

The Andrew Young School Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to recognize outstanding student leaders and scholars in the policy school. It provides financial assistance to undergraduates who demonstrate academic merit, leadership and need.

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

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

The 1913 Excellence in Scholarship Award is presented to the member of the 1913 Society with the highest GPA.

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.

Ph.D. student Kate Guastaferro successfully defended her dissertation on child maltreatment prevention this semester.

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.