Georgia State University

In recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood education.

In recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the Bachelor of Science in Education program in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages.

In recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the Bachelor of Science in Education program in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Special Education.

In recognition of an outstanding first-year teacher who views the teacher-student relationship as reciprocal and creates within the classroom a learning community which inspires the students and affirms their experiences and backgrounds.

Given to a student who wants to be a principal and is pursuing a graduate degree in educational leadership. The recipient will receive a $750 award.

Given to students in the educational leadership program who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical application in the classroom and workplace.

Given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership Ed.D. program.

Given to doctoral students who have exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.

Given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.

Given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.

In recognition of exceptional scholarly accomplishment through original publication by a doctoral student in the social foundations doctoral program.

In recognition of outstanding research contributions to the field of educational psychology. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Presented to a student majoring in special education in the Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Communication Disorders. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Given to a student in special education for genuine caring and involvement with individuals with an intellectual disability that demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment. The recipient of this award will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

In honor of the late Dr. Marie C. Keel, associate professor in the former Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, and presented to an individual for excellence in supervision or mentoring of a student majoring in educational psychology or special education.

In recognition of outstanding scholarship, teaching and/or and service in the communication sciences and disorders doctoral degree program.

In recognition of outstanding scholarship, teaching and/or service in the educational psychology doctoral degree program.

Presented to a master's student in the School of Counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.

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.

The JoAnna F. White Play Therapy Scholarship is presented 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. The recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship.

The Chet W. Harris Scholarship to awarded to doctoral students in recognition of teaching, mentoring and modeling with care and compassion. The recipients of this award receive an $800 scholarship.

The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award is given to master's students in the Mental Health and Counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.

Presented to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Kenneth and Mary Matheny Scholarship is given in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in counseling and psychological services. The recipients received $3,500 and $4,500 scholarships, respectively.

The Karen Lopp Memorial Scholarship is given in recognition of a commitment to multicultural issues and social injustice through advocacy and service. The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship.

This award is presented to a graduating student or students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a willingness to provide service to the department's outreach efforts.

This scholarship honors Dr. J. Rhodes Haverty, founding dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, a precursor to the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University. This award recognizes student(s), from any Lewis School major, who demonstrate academic excellence and a career interest in an area of children's health.

This award is presented to graduating students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of the profession.

This award recognizes a graduating student or students with the highest GPA achieved in the respiratory therapy progam.

Nursing Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau hosts annual graduate research symposium.