Georgia State University

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.

The Arlene and Alvin Altman Scholarship is awarded to a philosophy major who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and economic need. The award is given for a two-year period.

The Sally Monsour Graduate Fellowship in Music Education recognizes a music education graduate student. The fellowship was created in honor of Dr. Sally Monsour, one of the founding professors of music education in the School of Music.

The Thomas M. Brumby Scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in music with a concentration in piano or organ. The award was created in memory of Thomas M. Brumby, the prime builder of the School of Music at Georgia State.

The Steve Winick Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student who shows outstanding talent on a brass instruments and performs in at least two School of Music instrumental ensembles.

The Sam Wallace Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to students in the music industry program of the School of Music. Friends of the late Sam Wallace, an outstanding music industry executive and citizen of Atlanta, established the scholarship.

The Robert Farrington Clayton, Jr., Memorial Scholarship supports full-time music students who excel academically, exhibit financial need and possess strong personal moral character.

The Peter Harrower Scholarship in Voice is awarded annually to a music student who shows exceptional voice talent and outstanding academic achievement. The scholarship was established in 1988 by the Harrower family and friends.

The Montgomery Music Scholarship is awarded to students in the School of Music. The scholarship was established in 1985 by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Montgomery.

The Lucile Allen Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a music theory or composition major who demonstrates a high standard of excellence.

The John Demos Memorial Scholarship recognizes a junior, senior or incoming transfer student at the sophomore level or higher who demonstrates outstanding talent on a woodwind instrument and performs in two or more School of Music instrumental ensembles.

The Florence Kopleff Vocal Scholarship recognizes music majors who have demonstrated exceptional vocal talent. The award was established in 1998 by Florence Kopleff and friends.

The Haskell and Mabel Boyter Choral Scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior who demonstrates outstanding achievement and leadership in choral music.

The Alfredo Barili Scholarship is awarded to School of Music students who demonstrate exceptional talent on a string instrument. The award is in honor of Atlanta music pioneer, Alfredo Barili.

The Donald S. Gingrich Scholarship is awarded to a senior or graduate student majoring in music education who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and shows a commitment to music education. The award was established in 2006 by Donald S. Gingrich, a retired music education professor in the Georgia State University School of Music.

The Charles T. Wurm Scholarship is awarded to a music major whose music ability and talents meet the current needs of the School of Music. The scholarship was endowed in 1985.

The Bobby Bailey Music Industry Scholarship recognizes students in the commercial music/recording program. The scholarship was created by Bobbie Bailey and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).

The Charles and Rosemary Hall Choral Music Scholarship recognizes an outstanding music industry student studying in the School of Music. Charles Hall, one of the founders of Georgia State's commercial music program, was a RCA recording executive for many years.

The Bill Lowery Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to students in the School of Music's music industry program. Students are chosen based on academic success and contributions to the recording industry. The award honors Bill Lowery, an outstanding music publisher and a founder of Georgia State University's commercial music program.

The Kenneth W. and Georganna F. Honeycutt Fellowship is a three-year fellowship awarded to students in the Neuroscience Doctoral Program in recognition of outstanding accomplishments.

The William G. Densmore Vocal Scholarship is awarded annually to operatic voice students in the School of Music. Recipients demonstrate exceptional vocal talent and a desire to pursue an operatic career.

The Goodale Family Scholarship is awarded to students studying in international studies. Recipients must be traveling to study and/or conduct research in a country they have never visited.

The Arrington Scholarship honors Cleon Arrington Sr., former Georgia State University vice president for research and sponsored programs. The scholarship recognizes full-time students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics with good academic standing. The award has a special focus on African-Americans and other underrepresented groups.

The Lee Project Scholarship is named in honor of former Georgia State University student, Lee Lowery. The scholarship supports students who have overcome adversity or tragedy, with a special preference given to graduates of Grady High School, Lowery's alma mater.

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice for the student population at Georgia State University. These students have been elected by their peers and strive to maintain and improve the student experience through policy.

The university held a commencement ceremony for 135 Ph.D. students on Monday, May 11 at the Rialto Center for the Arts.

Georgia State University graduated more than 5,700 students receiving bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees at the university's spring and summer commencement on Saturday, May 9 in the Georgia Dome.

Georgia State University graduated more than 5,700 students receiving bachelor's, master's and specialist's degrees at the university's spring and summer commencement on Saturday, May 9 in the Georgia Dome.