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The Ruffin Humanities Scholarship

Established by the late Dr. David A. Ruffin, the Ruffin Humanities Scholarship seeks to reward excellent students who have an interest in the humanities. Candidates for the scholarship must have declared a major in a humanities discipline, must display an outstanding academic and extracurricular record of achievement, and be of exemplary personal character. 

Eligibility Requirements for the Ruffin Humanities Scholarship

  • Be an undergraduate, enrolled full-time.
  • Have made a formal declaration of a humanities major: foreign language, history, literature, philosophy, or writing & linguistics (students who change their majors from one of these areas will lose their eligibility for the Ruffin Scholarship).
  • Have a 3.0 college cumulative grade point average.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 throughout the award period.
  • Apply for the Ruffin Humanities Scholarship through the MyScholarships link in the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal.
  • Be willing and able to meet with the Ruffin Humanities Scholarship Committee for an interview.

The Ruffin Humanities Scholarship carries an award equivalent to tuition (in-state or out-of-state), mandatory fees, and a 15% textbook allowance. It is renewable for up to four years (or until a student has completed a B.A. in the humanities discipline) and it is awarded in addition to other scholarships.

The Cultural Heritage Graduate Scholarship

The Cultural Heritage Scholarship supports a clearly defined program of graduate study and research on a significant dimension of the cultural heritage of the South, preferably Georgia. The scholarship is for one year; renewable for one additional year, if the recipient is making appropriate progress toward completion of his or her graduate degree in the judgment of the selection committee.

To be considered for the Cultural Heritage Scholarship you must:

  • Be accepted into a graduate degree program in anthropology, history, or sociology.
  • Demonstrate commitment to a clearly defined program of academic study and research which focuses on a significant dimension of the cultural heritage of the South, preferably Georgia.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (please submit unofficial copies of your undergraduate transcript if you are an entering graduate student).
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for the period covered by the scholarship.
  • Describe in 100 words your research interests, demonstrating how it focuses or will focus on a significant dimension of the cultural heritage of the South.

Applicants must complete the general application for scholarships found on MyScholarships.

The Warren F. “Spike” Jones Scholarship

Renewable for four semesters, the Warren F. “Spike” Jones Scholarship awards a minimum $1,000. The scholarship is awarded each year for Fall registration.

Eligibility Requirements for the Warren F. “Spike” Jones Scholarship

  • Have declared a major in any discipline within the College of Arts and Humanities
  • Be a rising junior or senior
  • Be a full-time student
  • Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA

Preference will be given to first-generation college students and on the basis of financial need.

Quarterman and Keller Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program

Are you an undergraduate student with a major or minor in a program in either the College of Arts & Humanities or the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences?

Do you have an interest in Africana Studies, Criminal Justice & Criminology, History, Law & Society, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s Gender & Sexuality or other similar programs?

Could you benefit from a $2,500 financial scholarship? Then, this opportunity could be for you!

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Center will award a $2,500 financial scholarship to two undergraduate students through the Quarterman & Keller Foundation, Inc. Social Justice Scholarship Program.

Eligibility Requirements for the Quarterman and Keller Foundation Scholarship

  • Be a participant in the TriO Program for first generation students, OR
  • Be an undergraduate major or minor in an approved program within the College of Arts & Humanities or the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to Africana Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Africana Studies.
  • Be willing to complete a Gullah Geechee focused research project that will be guided by a faculty member of his/her/their choice. The overarching theme shall be to identify and address ways to create a more equitable and just society – specifically in terms of the challenges faced by local Gullah Geechee communities and government.
  • Be willing to present his/her/their research in April. See MyScholarships for more information about the date and time.
  • Selected applicants will be notified of their award the week of August 30.

Application Procedure

Currently enrolled students at Georgia Southern can explore and apply for both internal and external scholarships through our MyScholarships portal, powered by Scholarship Universe. Discover opportunities based on your major, campus involvement, academic merit, and more.

  1. Log in with your Georgia Southern Student Credentials – Click the Login link on the Top Right.
  2. Answer as many questions as you can in the Questions tab to be matched with Georgia Southern Scholarships and External Scholarships. 
  3. Review the scholarships you are eligible for in the Scholarships tab.
  4. Complete any Scholarship Applications available under the Applications tab.

If you have any scholarship questions, feel free to contact the MyScholarships Help Team at: myscholarships@georgiasouthern.edu. 

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Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art

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  • Jewelry Guild
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  • Photo-Synthesis
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  • Graphics & Printing Association (GPA)

Communication Arts

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English

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Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music

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  • Kappa Kappa Psi
  • National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Collegiate Chapter
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History

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Philosophy & Religious Studies

  • Club Gael (Center for Irish Studies)
  • Phi Sigma Tau and Philosophy Club, Ryan Armstrong
  • Philosophy After Dark, Dan Larkin
  • Philosophy & Religious Studies Club
  • Philosophical Discussion Group (Armstrong Campus)
  • Ethics Bowl Team, Paul Tubig

World Languages & Cultures

  • Arabic Club
  • Chinese Club
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  • French Club
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