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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 $1,500 scholarship.

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

Given to a student in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction program in the Departments of Middle and Secondary Education and Early Childhood Education in the College of Education who demonstrates academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

The Margaret Lupo Scholarship in Restaurant Management is in memory of Margaret Lupo, founder and owner of Mary Mac's Tea Room. Margaret Lupo was a leading restaurant entrepreneur and known for her southern hospitality. It is awarded to a student who is majoring in hospitality with a restaurant management focus. Selection is also based on academic achievement, work experience and restaurant industry involvement.

The John Jordan Scholarship in Hospitality Club Management was established in honor of John Jordan, a national leader in the private club industry. Jordan was the general manager/CEO of the Cherokee Town and Country Club for over 46 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in club management, academic achievement, experience.

The Hunter Realty Scholarship in Hotel Development was established by Hunter Realty, a leading hotel broker since 1978. In addition to recognizing academic performance and work experience, the scholarship gives preference to students with career plans in hotel development and double-majors in hospitality and real estate or finance.

Located in Atlanta, Hotel Equities is a full service hotel management company, providing awarding-winning management, development and consulting for hotels throughout the United States. The founder of Hotel Equities is GSU alumnus, Fred Cerrone. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, career goals, work experience and school and community involvement.

Cecil B. Day Scholarship in Hospitality Achievement is awarded to hospitality majors based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

This scholarship was established by the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance. Founded in 2009, AHA provides a forum for networking and professional development to Atlanta-area hotel owners, developers, operators, franchisors and professional service providers. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on career interest in hotel development or management, academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

JHM Hotels, Inc. established the Rama Scholarship for the American Dream with a $1,000,001 endowment. The five Rama brothers, principals in the company, emigrated from India to pursue their American Dream. It began with the ownership of one lodging property and grew into a successful operation of 42 properties and more than 1,500 associates. The fund, established on the 25th anniversary of the brothers' first hotel purchase, encourages others to create their own American Dream. Since its inception in 1998 the Rama Scholarship Fund has awarded $666,300 in scholarships to 406 recipients.

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) is committed to building tomorrow's hotel industry -- and the talent to fuel it. AH&LAEF Cecil B Day Scholarship is funded by the AH&LEF and recipients are chosen by faculty from Robinson College of Business, Cecil B Day School of Hospitality.

Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society inducted new members Gregory Bidwell, Amanda Chandler, Scott Isenburg, Sarah Morrison, Seema Patel, Brandy Roatsey, Caroline Smyth, Kimberly Wu, and Sarah Zirkle. The mission of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to recognize, reward, and encourage academic excellence in the study of healthcare management and policy.

Congratulations to the Global Experience (GES) Study Abroad Scholarship recipients who are participating in an international education experience with Georgia State University this summer!

Congratulations to the recipients of the IEF Study Abroad Scholarship who are participating in an international education experience this summer!

Safe travels to the students who embarked on an international education experience with Georgia State University this summer!

Rachel Luu, a Geosciences major in the Georgia State University Honors College presented her research at the Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting in Chicago this spring.

Established by Dr. Beverly J. Armento to honor doctoral students who have a commitment to improving pedagogy in teaching and teacher education. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 cash award.

Each year, the Georgia State University Honors College awards a variety of scholarships to current students. This year, the Honors College awarded scholarships to ten exemplary students.

Established by Bradford and Patricia Ferrer to honor a student majoring and excelling in middle childhood education, with a focus on teach preparation. The recipients will receive a $2,00 and $1,000 scholarship, respectively.

Awarded to outstanding students in the Urban Adolescent Teaching and Learning discipline. Recipients are chosen by faculty based on academic achievement, teaching, expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

For advanced study in special education. The recipient received a $1,500 scholarship.

Awarded to outstanding students in Social Studies Education. Recipients are chosen by faculty based on academic achievement, teaching, expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

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

Presented to an active graduate student in sports administration. As the former Marketing Services Director for the Atlanta Braves and faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, Huggins dedicated herself to and attained a high level of integrity and personal ethics. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

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

Given to a master's student who has exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.

For academic excellence and participation in the sports medicine graduate degree program.

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

Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship was established by Mr. Starks in 1992 to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

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