Student Scholarships

The Zach Suddath Henderson Scholarship.
The scholarship is open to full time students entering their junior year and majoring in education. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic record, personal character, demonstrated talents and commitment to teaching.

College of Education Memorial Scholarship
Applicants are accepted on the basis of academic record, personal character, demonstrated talents and commitment to teaching. Applicants must be full time students majoring in a teacher education program.

Herman Lee & Wordna Isabelle Bogan Scholarship for Science and Math Education
Applicants must be a rising junior or senior science and/or math education major. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained throughout the award period.
Preference goes to, but is not limited to, a non-traditional student.

Jim & Ruth Miller Scholarship
Recipients must be majoring in elementary education, middle grades education or secondary education. Recipients must have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Financial need, extracurricular activities in school, community involvement and prior work experience will be considered when making the selection.

Rose Mae Bogan Scholarship for Science and Math Education
Recipients must be rising juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 majoring in science or math education. Preference will be given to non-traditional students.

Mary & Duncan James Memorial Education Scholarship
Recipient must be a Pierce County resident, majoring in education. Recipient musts be enrolled full time and should maintain a 3.0 GPA during the award period. Consideration may be given to descendants of AW James and Norris B. Strickland

Victoria B. Zwald Memorial Scholarship
Recipients must a rising junior and senior in good standing with Georgia Southern University and has at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Recipient should be enrolled full time as an early childhood education or special education major. First preference should be given to students who participate in their communities through extracurricular activities associated with children. All applicants must provide four written references: two personal recommendations and two professional academic references and must submit an autobiographical sketch that includes a statement about teaching philosophy and actual examples of utilizing their teaching beliefs. ** ECED and SPED majors- if applying for the V.B. Zwald Scholarship you must submit references.

J.C. Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Recipient must be a Math Education major with a 3.0 GPA.

• TEACH Grant program.
• See the Office of Financial Aid for information on other scholarships and grants.

The Bazemore-Fetzer-Hagan Memorial Scholarship.
The Bazemore-Fetzer-Hagan Memorial Scholarship was named in memory of Mrs. Connie Bazemore Scott, Mrs. Kate Scott Fetzer, and Mrs. Elise Scott Hagan. Applicants to the scholarship must be teaching in the public school systems of Screven or Effingham Counties. Applicants must be Georgia residents and hold current state teacher’s certification. Applicants must be accepted to graduate school and must be pursuing a graduate degree in education. Preference will be given to applicants teaching in the public schools of Screven, Effingham, Bulloch, Jenkins, Evans, Candler, Tattnall, Liberty, Bryan or Long counties.

Dr. Malcolm Katz Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Malcolm Katz Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by Mrs. Alice J. Katz in memory of her husband. Dr. Katz was born in New York City and reared in Newark, N.J. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he received a bachelor of science in biology from Rutgers University and a master’s and doctoral degrees from Columbia University. He started his career in Schenectady, N.Y., as an assistant principal at Linton High School and then as an associate professor at Union College. He also formerly served as assistant superintendent of schools in Ridgewood, N.J.; superintendent of schools in East Lansing, Mich., and Oak Park, Mich.; and deputy superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Michigan. In 1983, he joined the faculty of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University, initially as a professor and later served as a professor emeritus. A nationally-known writer and lecturer of educational topics, Katz served in 1993 as president of the Horace Mann League, an organization committed to the advancement of free public education. Students applying for the Dr. Malcolm Katz Memorial Scholarship must be pursuing a graduate degree in public school administration.

Dr. John Suddath Hall Memorial Scholarship

The John Suddath Hall Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by Mrs. Gertrude C. Hall in memory of her husband. John Hall was a 1966 alum of Georgia Southern, receiving his Masters degree in Education. The scholarship is available to graduate students within the College of Education who are seeking a degree in Educational Administration. Preference should be given to applicants who are currently employed in the education field and are working while pursuing the degree.

 Dr. Bryan Deever Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Bryan Deever Memorial Scholarship was established in 2001. Dr. Deever was a professor of Curriculum, Foundations and Reading within the College of Education. One of Dr. Deever’s most lasting contributions to Georgia Southern University was the creation of the Doctoral program in Curriculum Studies. The scholarship is available to students pursuing an Ed. D. in Curriculum Studies.

The Centennial Graduate Education Scholarship

The Centennial Graduate Education Scholarship was established in 2008 to benefit graduate level students within the College of Education. The scholarship is available to students seeking a graduate degree in Education. The recipient may major in any teaching, leadership or service field. Recipient should be an active member in a professional educational organization and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale.)

• TEACH Grant program.
• Graduate Student Professional Development Fund (GSPDF): Travel Grants and Research Grants
• See the Office of Financial Aid for information on other scholarships and grants.