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Five Cumming Students Awarded VSU Scholarships

More than 400 students have been awarded scholarships from VSU, including five from Cumming.

Valdosta State University has recognized more than 400 students for receiving scholarships during the 2012-13 academic year. Scholarship funds will assist students in a portion or all of tuition and other student expenses.

Congratulations to the following students from Cumming:

Maegan Abkemeier, Lorene Joiner Memorial Scholarship

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Anna Blackburn, Dick and Margaret Nisbet Scholarship

Amanda Calvird, Odum Scholarship

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Olivia La Selva, Art Scholarship and Lee M. Bennett Scholarship

Chelsea Slagor, Michaelas Scholarship, Music Alliance Scholarship and Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Scholarship

Information about scholarships offered at VSU can be accessed in the Odum Library, Office of Financial Aid or online. Additional scholarships can be found on the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' web page for students and parents.

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Valdosta State University is a premier regional university, characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge, and explore the practical applications of that knowledge, through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region, through excellence in service outreach. VSU seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.

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