Georgia State University

The William G. Nolan Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate good academic standing and show leadership and citizenship at Georgia State University and surrounding communities. This fund was created in memory of former biology Associate Professor William G. Nolan.

The Neurobiology and Behavior Graduate Fellowship is awarded to a senior graduate student for outstanding research and scholarship in the neurobiology and behavior program.

The Donald Ahearn Endowed Fellowship in Applied and Environmental Microbiology was established in honor of Dr. Ahearn becoming a Research Professor Emeritus. The fellowship recognizes his contributions in instruction, research and service in the development of applied and environmental microbiology programs at Georgia State University.

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

The David E. Ogren Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student for service to the Geosciences Department. The award honors the memory of David E. Ogren, Professor Emeritus, Geology.

The Ernest Fritz Memorial Field Camp Endowment supports students who demonstrate good academic standing and are enrolled in the summer field camp course.

The Allen and Eleanor Hollingsworth Scholarship recognizes an outstanding entering or first-year master's degree gerontology student. It is given in honor of Allen and Eleanor Hollingsworth.

The Anne M. Eaton Endowed scholarship recognizes an outstanding gerontology graduate student with special preference given to students age 40 or older. The scholarship honors alumna Anne Eaton, who was apart of the first class of gerontology graduates in 1977.

The Carol Rowe Jones and Waymon Jones Scholarship recognizes an outstanding gerontology student, with a special preference given to students under-represented in the University System of Georgia. The scholarship was established by gerontology alumna Carol Rowe Jones and her husband Waymon Jones.

The Charles and Catherine B. Rice Scholarship honors an outstanding first-year, gerontology master's degree student. The scholarship was established in honor of Charles and Catherine B. Rice.

The Outstanding Position Paper Award recognizes Model UN students who successfully convey knowledge of their assigned country and provide effective recommendations to address global problems. Position papers are submitted before the Model UN Conference and are a critical component of students' pre-conference preparation. Six Georgia State University students were recognized with the award this year.

The Undergraduate Scholarly Achievement in Applied Linguistics Award is given to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated outstanding academic standing and support of the department.

The Outstanding Scholarly Achievement in Applied Linguistics Graduate Studies Award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic standing and support of the department.

The Best Graduate Laboratory Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership and service in the mathematics and statistics laboratory.

The Exceptional Performance as a Laboratory Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership and service in the mathematics and statistics laboratory.

The 2014 Award for the Best Overall Chemistry Undergraduate Student recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates good academic standing, leadership and service to the Chemistry Department.

The Gerontology Alumni Endowed Scholarship is awarded to two entering graduate students. The scholarship is funded by the Gerontology Alumni Club.

Georgia State Law's Class of 2015 included 166 graduates from full-time and part-time programs. Among them, 58 graduated with pro bono distinction, donating nearly 14,000 hours of legal counsel and service. Nearly 60 graduated with academic honors. This marks the college's 31st commencement and hooding ceremony.

The Mary M. Mackinnon Endowed Scholarship in Gerontology is awarded to undergraduate and or graduate students who demonstrate a passion for the aging community. The scholarship is in memory of Georgia State University alumna and former staff member Mary MacKinnon.

The Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership, service and teaching as a teaching assistant.

TRISPRO Scholarship is given to an outstanding student in theater or music. This scholarship was established by the players, singers, musicians, spouses and friends of TRISPRO Inc.

The Vicki York Fair Award is awarded to the Communications Department's most outstanding public relations major.

The Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award in Computer Science recognizes a graduate student for outstanding teaching and service to the Computer Science Department.

The Ethel Illges Woodruff Fellowship in Southern History is awarded to a graduate student who intends to pursue the masters program with a concentration in southern history.

The Jenny Thurston Fellowship and Award in Heritage Preservation is an annual award and internship with the Atlanta Urban Design Commission. The fellowship is given to an outstanding historic preservationist in Atlanta.

The Ethel Illges Woodruff Fellowship in Southern History is awarded to a graduate student who intends to pursue the masters program with a concentration in southern history.

The Harold V. & Anna Marie Little Scholarship honors an outstanding entering or first-year gerontology master's degree student. The award is in honor of Harold V. Little and in memory of Anna Marie Little.

The Robert H. Hankla Endowment Award supports outstanding senior level, undergraduate physics students. The award honors Robert Hankla, an associate professor of physics and astronomy for 30 years at Georgia State University.

The Ralf F. Munster Fellowship is given to an outstanding philosophy graduate student. The award honors Ralf F. Munster, philosophy chair from 1955 to 1976.

The Orbun Troy Moore III Undergraduate Ethics Essay Contest Award is given to the author of the strongest essay on a topic of ethical importance.