Nutrition, Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy

Thanks to the commitment of donors, Health Professions is able to offer student scholarship opportunities. As a registered student, you may apply to Health Professions for merit and need-based scholarships. In other instances, candidates are nominated by the faculty to receive scholarships.

Application Process

Scholarships are just one of the components in the Financial Aid package. Please read the following information which will help you to better understand the application process:

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is to the student’s advantage to complete and submit the FAFSA application soon after January 1st. GSU prefers completion of the FAFSA application on line here. Even if you feel that you do not qualify for financial aid, you should fill out the form in order to be eligible for various non-need based scholarships. Please renew your FAFSA every year.
2. If you have questions concerning the Georgia HOPE scholarship or financial aid, please visit Financial Aid.
3. Follow the directions either to download the scholarship application or to request the application from the scholarship contact person.
4. Complete the scholarship application. Please type your application or print clearly. If the application requires a written essay, please follow their directions for content and length.
5. Letters of recommendation: Contact the faculty member via email to request a letter of recommendation. It is important to allow at least 2 weeks for the faculty member to provide the recommendation. If the recommendation needs to be mailed separately from the application, please provide the faculty member with a self-addressed-stamped envelope.
6. When submitting a complete application include all required attachments.

Searching for Scholarships?

Students can search for scholarships offered through Georgia State University and external scholarship websites by accessing the Scholarship Resource Center. The search filter is designed to assist you with locating scholarships listed by your student type, Georgia State University category, external category, major or keyword. Please be aware that many other scholarships are offered through specialty organizations and state professional organizations. Please visit their websites

Deadlines for scholarships offered through the BFLSNHP are announced via email.

The following is the list of scholarships available for Health Professions:

Department of Nutrition Scholarships and Awards

Deadlines: Application deadlines for the Department of Nutrition Scholarships will be announced to students via email.

For more information on the Department of Nutrition, click here

Marshall L. Bowie CHHS Scholarship
Two $2000 scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students in Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. The awards are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Selection priority is given for academic record, financial need, community service, and B.F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions/GSU involvement. Students must submit a personal statement and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member with their application.   Online Application

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in spring and fall of each year. Please go to the GSU Scholarship web site to complete the online application. Only online applications are accepted. Students will be announced the deadlines via email. 
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship is for female, undergraduate students enrolled in the professional health programs of nursing, nutrition, and respiratory therapy. Pre-nursing, pre-nutrition, or pre-respiratory therapy students are not eligible for the scholarship.  

The Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship:  For more information and application, click here. The scholarship is to be used for undergraduate students who are currently being accepted in Nutrition Program. Students must have a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale to be eligible. Scholarships are to be made as a credit in the name of the recipient in the Georgia State University Office of Students Accounts and maybe used to pay for tuition, fees, books and any other legitimate educational expenses. Application

Department of Physical Therapy Scholarships

For more information on the Department of Physical Therapy, click here.

Marshall L. Bowie Scholarship
Two $2000 scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students in Health Professions and the School of Nursing. The awards are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Selection priority is given for academic record, financial need, community service, and school/GSU involvement. Students must submit a personal statement and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member with their application.  View criteria here.  Online Application

The following are scholarships by Faculty Nomination
Students do not apply for these scholarships. They must be nominated by faculty.

Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship: (Faculty nomination only)
Professor Gordon Cummings taught in the Georgia State University Physical Therapy Department for 27 years. This award was established to recognize those individuals whose work, like that of Professor Cummings, promotes self-learning, critical thinking, caring and competence. These individuals "see" with their hands, assess outcomes and "do, do, do."

Department of Respiratory Therapy Scholarships

For more information on the Department of Respiratory Therapy, click here.

Marshall L. Bowie CHHS Scholarship
Two $2000 scholarships are awarded annually to full-time students in Health Professions and the School of Nursing. The awards are open to undergraduate and graduate students. Selection priority is given for academic record, financial need, community service, and school/GSU involvement. Students must submit a personal statement and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member with their application. View criteria here.  Online Application

Daniel J. Sansone Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy interested in Pediatrics
This scholarship was established in memory of Daniel Sansone, who dedicated his life to providing compassionate care to children and adults. The award is available to assist undergraduate students enrolled in either nursing or respiratory therapy who are interested in pediatric care. All applicants must have financial need. View criteria here. Online Application

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in spring and fall of each year. Please go to the GSU Scholarship web site to complete the online application. Only online applications are accepted. Application deadlines for Fall Award: April 15 to May 31. Application deadlines for Spring Award: October 1 to October 31. Students will be announced the deadlines via email.
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship is for female, undergraduate students enrolled in the professional health programs of nursing, nutrition, and respiratory therapy. Pre-nursing, pre-nutrition, or pre-respiratory therapy students are not eligible for the scholarship.

The following are scholarships by Faculty Nomination
Students do not apply for these scholarships. They must be nominated by faculty.

James Ancil Lewis Award: (Faculty nomination only)
This is an annual award given to a junior in the respiratory care program to honor Jim Lewis' exemplary work in the respiratory care field from 1973 until his death in 1992. The award is given to students who exemplify Lewis' characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care.

St. Joseph's Hospital Respiratory Therapy Scholarship: (Faculty nomination only)
This scholarship is provided by Saint Joseph’s Hospital, which was Atlanta’s first hospital, and has continually served the healthcare needs of the Atlanta area for over 128 years. Criteria for selection are clinical potential and commitment to the profession of respiratory therapy.

Northside Hospital Respiratory Therapy Scholarship: (Faculty nomination only)
This scholarship is provided through a generous contribution by Northside Hospital. Northside offers healthcare services in metropolitan Atlanta through its extensive network of healthcare facilities. This scholarship is given to respiratory therapy students to support them in obtaining their educational goals.