Five Receive Nita Robinson Scholarships for International Study

March 9,  2004 (Atlanta) - Four graduate students and one undergraduate student at the Robinson College of Business have been awarded international scholarships through the Nita Robinson Scholars Program. Awards range from $1500 to $2500 and will be used towards the students' study abroad or international internship programs. This year's recipients are: John Brown -- a graduate student pursuing a specialized master's in International Business. He will use the grant towards his study abroad to Paris. Michael Broadbear - a graduate student pursuing a specialized master's in International Business. He will use the grant towards his study abroad to France. Susan Carraway -- graduate student pursuing a specialized master's in International Business. She will use the grant towards her study abroad to Germany. Natalie Clark -- an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in marketing. She will use the grant for her study abroad to Paris. April McFarland - a graduate student pursuing an MBA in taxation. She will use the grant for her study abroad to South Africa. The Nita Robinson Scholars Program was established in 2000 by the College's naming benefactor, J. Mack Robinson, in honor of his wife and is designed to further international study opportunities. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated interest in international business through career aspirations, academic achievement, community involvement and work experience. Special consideration is given to students involved in the College's Institute of International Business, or who plan to undertake a study abroad program or international internship during the subsequent academic year. In addition to the Nita Robinson Scholarship, six students were also awarded the Business International Education Program, a grant funded through the U.S. Department of Education. Those students are; Justin Domnitz, Nipa Faruque, Carla Jann, Eric Lucan, Tonya McMillian and Tonia Proby. Each will receive from $500 to $1,000 towards study abroad.     ___________________________________ The J. Mack Robinson College of Business is one of the world's best business schools. The College's Flex (part-time) MBA program has been listed in the top ten by U.S. News for the past eight years and its undergraduate business program is ranked among the top 40 in the nation (top 25 among public universities). The College's Executive MBA program is listed on The Financial Times list of the world's top ranked offerings and BusinessWeek magazine ranks it 24th in the world. Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business has an enrollment for more than 8000 students and is located in downtown Atlanta.   For more information, contact: Tammy DeMel Associate Director, Communications and External Affairs J. Mack Robinson College of Business 404/413-7078 (voice) 404/702-9743