Health and Human Sciences

School of Social Work Scholarships

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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 BSW student who has earned a minimum grade point average of 3.75 and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the field and expressed commitment to the social work profession.

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 one criminal justice student.

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 a MSW student.

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.

Narviar C. Barker Scholarship
This award was created in honor of Dr. Narviar C. Barker, a former professor, department chair and BSW program director in the School of Social Work.  This honor is awarded to a senior BSW student with at least a 2.75 GPA who has demonstrated a commitment to social advocacy, social justice, and family empowerment.