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 $2,000 is awarded to one undergraduate student, and the Virginia
M. Smyth Scholarship of $3,000 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 58th annual
conference in 2013 will be held in Augusta, GA at the Marriott
Riverfront (August 12-14, 2013). The two winning
students will be recognized at the awards brunch. 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 Shean Atkins, Scholarship Chair at
404/817-7347.
