Bobby Joe Chancey Sr. Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the Camden County (Georgia) Sheriff's Office in honor of Mr. Bobby Joe Chancey Sr. who had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Preference is given to a full-time criminal justice student planning a career in law enforcement that is entering the sophomore or junior year and is considered to be "at risk" and to have a financial need. Preference is also given to applicants who are or have been residents of Camden County or nearby counties. The recipient of this scholarship may continue to receive it each year until graduation as long as s/he remains in good academic standing.
Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing: The Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing awards various scholarships to students enrolled in the school of nursing during Fall Semester. The scholarships are available to both the traditional and the ACE students. Information about a particular scholarship and the guidelines for applying can be found on the Scholarship page of the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing Web site under current students.
Criminal Justice Undergraduate Academic Honor Student Award: This award is presented to the student who has maintained the highest grade point average in the undergraduate criminal justice program in his or her senior year.
Chris Perrin Memorial Scholarship: This award was established by the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges in honor of Chris Perrin, a long-time advocate for children, executive director of the council and an alumnus of Georgia State University. This award, shared by the Department of Criminal Justice and the School of Social Work, is given annually to one social work and criminal justice student.
Diane B. Davis Award: This is the highest academic award/honor the School of Social Work gives to a BSW student. The award is given to a graduating Bachelor of Social Work student who has earned a minimum grade point average of 3.75 and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in field and expressed commitment to the social work profession.
Evangeline B. Lane Founders Award: This award is given to all graduating senior students in nursing who have a 3.5 overall average in those courses required for the bachelor of science degree in nursing and a 3.67 average in the nursing courses.
James L Maddex, Jr. Scholarship: This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. James L. Maddex, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, who retired in 2000. The merit-based scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate criminal justice student.
Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award: This award is given to an undergraduate nutrition student who has achieved a high level of academic excellence in the nutrition program. The faculty in the Division of Nutrition selects the recipient who receives a gift certificate for book purchase.
Marshall L. Bowie College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarship: Two scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the college based on academics, community services, and involvement in the College of Health and Human Sciences and Georgia State University.
Northside/St. Joseph's Hospital Scholarships for Respiratory Therapy students: Two scholarships, one based on need and the other based on merit are awarded to junior and/or senior respiratory therapy students
Respiratory Therapy Academic Achievement Award: This award is given to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average achieved in the respiratory therapy program.
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Excellence Award: the faculty in the Division of Respiratory Therapy gives this award to the graduating senior who has displayed outstanding performance in his or her clinical rotations.
Respiratory Therapy Faculty Recognition Award: This award, sponsored by Respironics, Inc., is for a graduating senior in the respiratory therapy program. The award is intended to recognize the student who, in the opinion of the faculty of the Division of Respiratory Therapy, exhibits a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.
Robert Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship: Created in honor of Robert Hinrichs, an administrator with the Social Security Administration Office, this is the highest academic award/honor the School of Social Work gives to an MSW student
Social Work Field Education Honors: Awarded to up to three graduating BSW students with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average whose performance in field practicum is above and beyond the expected requirements. Students who show initiative and creativity in their field placement and who have followed all of the field requirements as specified in the Field Manual are given highest consideration for the awards.
Wanda K Cardwell Memorial Award: This award was created in memory of Wanda Cardwell, a BSW and MSW graduate of Georgia State University. The award is given to a BSW and/or MSW student who has shown perseverance in obtaining their social work degree despite obstacles.
The schools, departments and divisions in the College of Health and Human Sciences may award honors. Criteria for honors are listed below:
Awards are contingent on final clearance by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Any student receiving aid under any federal financial aid program is limited by the student's "estimated cost of attendance" as to the total amount of aid that may be received. This applies to aid from all sources, public and private. You will find this information in your aid letter from the financial aid office or online in your financial aid record at GoSolar.