Established in 2017, the D. Robert Barber Memorial Music Scholarship honors the life of D. Robert Barber. Barber was born in 1920 in Bainbridge, Georgia and went on to attend Georgia Southern before he transferred to the University of Georgia where he was an active...

Until his retirement in 1996 from Georgia Southern’s Department of History, the late Dr. R. Frank Saunders, Jr. (‘57) always expected students to give their best. “My brother enjoyed sharing his deep love of history, but he also expected his students to excel,” said...

Established in 2008, this scholarship memorializes the life of Dr. Sharyn D. Gibson. Gibson was born in April of 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She graduated from Bluefield High School and received her Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University. After graduation, she...

Dr. Victor ‘Richard’ Persico joined the faculty of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Georgia Southern in 1979. He served as president of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, curator and member of the board for the GSU Museum, and held many other...

Charles Kramer went by many nicknames, “Duke”, “The Silver Fox”, even “Mr. Guitar Man.” You could also call him “The Thread.” Duke Kramer was the thread, the constant connection that bridged eight decades of Gretsch musical history. Sadly, the World’s Gretsch...

Some people can talk their way out of anything. Alumnus and funny man Durwood “Mr. Doubletalk” Fincher (’69) has talked his way into a successful career. Discovered by the “Candid Camera” television show’s Allen Funt, this Georgia Southern graduate has entertained...

This Earle D. Cumming Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 by Georgia Southern alumnus and former GSU Alumnus of Year for Private Enterprise Mike Cummings in memory of his father, Earle D. Cummings. Earle Cummings was born in 1927 in Spartanburg, South...

Established in 1981 by Steve Million, this scholarship memorializes his parents, Earl Kingdom Million and Nora Snider Million. Earl Million was born in Maud, Missouri in 1881, but lived in Palmyra, Missouri. Nora Million was born in Kendall, Missouri in 1883. Earl...

While many universities in and beyond the State of Georgia supplement study abroad through scholarships based on a modest, campus-wide internationalize fee, Georgia Southern University does not. To assist with study in Ireland—the West’s “most globalized”...

Established in 2008, the Eddie Ivie Scholarship for Study in Ireland was created in memory of Eddie Ivie’s passion and love for the land of Ireland. Milton Edward Ivie Jr. was born in Savannah, Georgia where he became enveloped in the Irish culture of the city. He...

The Edward A. Abercrombie Memorial Scholarship was established in 2005 by Mrs. Mary Abercrombie in memory of her husband, Edward, a 1956 alum of Georgia Southern. Mr. Abercrombie was honored as the Alumnus of the Year in 1976.

Born in Kansas in 1908, Electa was raised by a single mother who balanced home life while also serving as a nurse. Electa married Albert McCauley in 1929 and grew a family before settling Statesboro, Georgia where she passed in 2004. This scholarship is available to...

Established in 2013 by Synovus, this scholarship memorializes the lives of Elizabeth H. and X.L. Garrison. Elizabeth was born in February of 1914 in Madison, Wisconsin and went on to attend the University of Alabama where she earned her master’s degree. She then...

Established in 1999, this scholarship memorializes the life of Georgia Southern freshman Beth Martin. Born in March of 1978, Martin graduated from Cartersville High School in 1996 where she served as senior class secretary and was a member of the band, flag corps,...

Established in 2019, this scholarship memorializes the life of Georgia Southern nursing students Emily Clark. Clark was born in 1994 and raised in Cobb County, Georgia. She graduated with honors in 2012 from Harrison High School where she cheered for the football and...

This scholarship was established in 1998 by Georgia Southern University alumnus, Mr. Emory W. Mulling. Mr. Mulling graduated from Georgia Southern in 1969 with his B.A. in Sociology and then entered the Army where he served in military intelligence and spent a year...

Established in 1992 by friends and family, this scholarship memorializes the life of South Georgia Teachers College almnus and former school superintendent of Peach County, Ernest Rogers Anderson. Born in Wrens, Georgia in 1914, Anderson graduated from the Wrens...

Established in 2006 by Mr. Fred Gretsch, the Ernie Gadzos Percussion Music Scholarship honors the life of percussionist and Gretsch Music Company employee Ernie Gadzos. Gadzos was born in Ontario, Canada in 1922. He arrived in America through Detroit, Michigan in...

Established in 1999, this scholarship honors the life of Esther Wilburn Barnes. Born in Monticello, Georgia in 1901, Barnes was the first honor graduate in her high school graduating class at Jasper County High School. She attended Georgia State College for Women in...

This scholarship was established in 2007 by Mr. Tim Evans, owner of Evans General Contractors. Mr Evans serves as a Georgia Southern University Foundation Board Trustee and his firm has worked on numerous construction projects on campus. He supports many areas on...

The scholarship was established in 1997 by friends and family of Mrs. Coe, a civic, church, and business leader. Mrs. Coe was a Gwinnett County native who made her home in Statesboro from 1992 until her death from cancer in 1997. She was active in the Association of...

This scholarship was established in 2013 by The Exchangette Club of Savannah, Georgia. The Exchangette Club of Savannah was organized in November 1948 with the purpose of promoting friendship, fellowship, charity, civic work, and cooperation with the already existing...

Established in 1982, this scholarship is available to full-time traditional students who are majoring in any field from Screven County. Farmers and Merchants Bank was chartered in 1946 by a group of local businessmen and the stock was bought by local farmers and...

Faye Kirschner (’67) has been an educator for nearly 50 years – teaching at all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through higher education – so it is no surprise that she has chosen to support future generations of students pursuing their education at Georgia...

The scholarship was established in 1988 by Talmadge H. Ramsey Sr., as a tribute to the man who was the embodiment of liberal arts at Georgia Southern for so many years. Dr. Russell began his distinguished 43 year tenure at South Georgia Teachers College in 1932 as...

Established in 2013, this scholarship was created by members of the first five hundred African American alumni who graduated from Georgia Southern from 1967 to 1985. Georgia Southern College first enrolled African American students during Winter Quarter 1965....

Established in 2013 by the Roach family, this scholarship memorializes the life of Dr. Fleming D. Roach. Dr. Roach was born in 1913 in Statesboro, Georgia. He graduated from Ft. Lauderdale High School and went on to attend Georgia Teachers College before he...

Established in 2016 by James and Elaine Johnson, this scholarship memorializes the life of friend Florrie Donaldson. This scholarship is available to students enrolled in the College of Arts and Humanities. First preference will be given to students from Bulloch...

Gary Fodor, Assistant Professor of Spanish, died February 24, 1995. During his years at Armstrong, Gary Fodor distinguished himself as a classroom teacher as well as a tireless promoter of Spanish language and culture. His boundless energy and enthusiasm, extending...