The Georgia Gerontology Society
provides scholarship opportunities to outstanding graduate and
undergraduate students who are committed to pursuing a career in the
field of aging.
Two
scholarships are awarded each year. The Robert P. Wray Scholarship
of $1,500 is awarded to one undergraduate student, and the Virginia
M. Smyth Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to one graduate student to
promote students’ interest in age-related issues and to promote
professional development in gerontology. Scholarship Award winners
are recognized at the GGS annual conference. The 55th annual
conference in 2010 will be held in conjunction with the National
Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) 26th National Home and
Community Based Services Conference at the Atlanta Hilton (September
26-29). The two winning
students will be recognized at the awards luncheon. In
addition to the scholarships, conference fees will be waived for the
winners. In addition, they each will receive hotel and mileage
reimbursement and a one-year membership in GGS, an additional
$500-$600 value.
Donations to the Scholarship Program
are greatly appreciated. To learn more about the Scholarship
Program, contact Patrice Earnest, Scholarship Co-Chair at
404/463-3229.
The winners of the 2009 Robert P. Wray Undergraduate Award and the
2009 Virginia M. Smyth Graduate Award were:
Robert P. Wray Scholarship Undergraduate Award:
Rachel Newsome, Georgia Institute of Technology
Program of Study: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Minor
History
Senior thesis: Age Difference in Associative Memory: The
Influence of Emotion
Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Award:
Melissa Denno, Mercer University, Atlanta
Program of Study: Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Congratulations Rachel and Melissa!
