RSA Scholars Program

As of August 2004, the Program for Rehabilitation Leadership offers scholarships to students pursuing master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Georgia State University. This unique scholarship program provides full tuition, fees, and a monthly expense stipend to students enrolled in the CORE-accredited Rehabilitation Counseling Program of the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. Scholars commit to working in the public vocational rehabilitation program following graduation, whereupon they embark upon rewarding careers supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and community independence.
This scholarship program is sponsored by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education. For further information, contact:
Maxine Kwofie, M.S.
RSA Scholars Program Coordinator
mkwofie@gsu.edu
404-651-3514

Details

A grant provided through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Training Program provides financial support to students seeking a masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. This Program is a joint effort between the Program for Rehabilitation Leadership of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Department of Counseling & Psychological Services, College of Education.

Scholarships include: Tuition and fees (in-state graduate tuition rate [$161 per hour] x 48 hours for masters program) (fees = $356 per semester X 5 semesters for full time masters program); stipend for books, supplies, transportation ($1,250 per semester X 5 semesters); and potential support for professional conference attendance. There are 12 full-time student Scholarships per year. Application to the Scholarship Program must be completed on an annual basis. Students who accept these funds are expected to work 2 years for each year of scholarship support in the State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation system upon graduation (does not need to be in Georgia) or in affiliated programs that have a relationship with the State/Federal VR system.

The course of study is not substantially different from the rehabilitation counselor training that is not financially supported. In fact, all of the classes are the same. However, scholarship recipients will be expected to participate in coordinated field, practicum, and internship experiences within state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies, and will work closely with VR mentors in student courses and activities.

Course Information – Information regarding the program of study and a Guidebook detailing relevant information about the Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling can be found at: http://education.gsu.edu/cps/M.S.%20Rehab%20Counseling.htm

For more information, contact:

Dr. Roger O. Weed
Counseling & Psychological Services
912 COE Building
404-651-3423
rweed@gsu.edu

or

Maxine Kwofie, M.S.
Program for Rehabilitation Leadership
RSA Scholars Program Coordinator
10 Park Place, Suite 415B
404-651-3499
mkwofie@gsu.edu

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People

RSA Scholars Student List

Academic Year 2004-2005

Tina Nechelle Aldridge
Angel R. Bryant
Meredith Ann Cimmino
Terri Hornstein DeCarlo
Michele Lynn Harold
Pamela Alicia Hooper
Jawana Denise Latimer
Dirk Phillip Magwitz
Susanna Rains Martin
Clarence Dequan Merckerson
Theora Denise Powell
Jessica Laibson Schmoll
Michell Lynette Temple

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