COE Scholarship application deadline extended to March 19

by Claire Miller

The College of Education has extended the application deadline for the Spring COE Scholarship to March 19, 2012.

The scholarship is awarded to three COE students each fall and spring semester: one undergraduate ($650), one master's/educational specialist ($1,000) and one Ph.D. ($1,000) student.

To be eligible for the scholarship, undergraduate applicants must have the following:

A minimum GPA of 3.0;
Be a rising junior or have completed the freshman and sophomore core;
Presently enrolled in the COE;
Completed 9 hours in the COE;
Be in good standing in the COE;
Show a pattern of department/program involvement (professional organizations, SGAE student representation on committees, etc.);
Show financial need;
Submit a letter of recommendation from a professor in his/her department.

Graduate (masters and educational specialist) and Ph.D. applicants must have the following:

A minimum GPA of 3.5;
Presently enrolled in the COE;
Completed 9 hours in the COE;
Be in good standing in the COE;
Show a pattern of scholarship (e.g. the presentation of research at professional meetings, publications);
Show a commitment to service to the University, community and profession;
Show financial need;
Submit a letter of recommendation from a professor in his/her department.

Application materials must be submitted to the Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions, 300 College of Education Building, 404/413-8000.

For more information on the scholarships and a link to the application, visit http://education.gsu.edu/main/coe_scholarship_app_11-12.doc.