Maymi Walker Chandler Memorial Scholarship: This award was established in memory of Maymi Walker Chandler in recognition of her commitment to the professional development of women. The award recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.
Kaiser Permanente Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship: These scholarships are funded by Kaiser Permanente, one of America’s leading health care organizations, and are given to undergraduate students in recognition of academic achievement.
Kaiser Permanente Endowed Nursing Scholarship: This scholarship was established to benefit graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career as a nurse educator.
Barbara Haltiwanger Nursing Scholarship Endowment: This award was established in memory of Barbara Haltiwanger. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are midway through their nursing education and who demonstrate academic excellence, exhibt character and motivation, and are committed to a career in adult health nursing.
Byrdine F Lewis Clinical Practice Scholarship: This award was established to honor Mrs. Byrdine F Lewis for whom the Georgia State University School of Nursing and Health Professions was named. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate nursing students who have a strong academic record and who are committed to clinical practice in a hospital setting.
Merle Kennon Lott Scholarship: This award was established in memory of Merle Lott, who was Director of Nursing for the Dekalb County Health Department and a dedicated public health nurse in Georgia for over 30 years. It recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence and plan to pursue a career in public health nursing.
Cennette Fisher Jackson Scholarship: This scholarship was established to honor Dr.Cennette Fisher Jackson, a faculty member for 25 years in Nursing program. Awardees are undergraduate students in nursing who espouse the values Dr. Jackson personified: compassion, fairness, collaboration and respect for cultural diversity, and dignity in all people.
Northside Hospital Scholars: Northside Hospital provides these awards to recognize high achieving well-rounded junior nursing students who are committed to excellent, quality health care. Northside has an extensive network of healthcare facilities throughout metropolitan Atlanta.
Daniel J. Sansone Memorial Scholarship: this award was created in memory of Daniel Sansone, son of Joseph Sansone, founder and CEO of Pediatria Healthcare, LLC. The award is given to an undergraduate student interested in pediatric nursing or respiratory therapy.
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.
Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship: Professor Gordon Cummings taught in the Georgia State University physical therapy program for 27 years. The scholarship recognizes individuals who are critical thinkers and caring, competent practitioner.
James Ancil Lewis Award: This award was extablished in memory of James Ancil Lewis and honors his exemplary work in respiratory therapy, from his graduation in 1973 until his death in 1992. The award is given to a junior in the program who exemplifies Mr. Lewis’ characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care.
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.
The divisions in the School of Nursing and Health Professions 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 in PAWS.