This scholarship has been established by the Academic Success Center in honor of Ms. Barbara W. Bitter, former head of the Learning Support Department at Georgia Southern University.
Description: Students selected as “Barbara W. Bitter Scholars” will receive a stipend of $500. The non-renewable stipend will be disbursed during the spring semester.
---Applicant must have completed at least one semester of college
---Applicant must be a current Georgia Southern Student (full or part-time)
---Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
---Applicant must demonstrate good character, high motivation, and strong academic potential for achieving a college degree
---Evaluation forms from TWO professors, except KINS, are required
---Finalists will meet with the selection committee for an interview
Preference will be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
---Taken at least one Learning Support class
---Single parent
---Child of divorced or deceased parent(s)
---Legal resident of Georgia
---Financial need
---Enrolled part-time (less than 12 hours)
Please complete the application and essay by Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 11:59 PM. Students are responsible for reminding professors to submit their evaluation form online. Share the following link with your professors to complete your evaluation:
https://forms.gle/kKw6gTRqiCB6ZtQw7Questions should be addressed to:
Dr. Theresa Beebe Novotny
tbeebe@georgiasouthern.edu 912-478-5415