The Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators (GAZA) is pleased to award a $2,000 college academic scholarship each year to an entering Freshman or Upperclassman student who demonstrates superior academic achievements and has financial need. The scholarship is given in honor of Betty Gecoma, the founder of GAZA. The applicant must be an active GAZA member, or the child or grandchild of an active, retired, or deceased GAZA member. The scholarship will be awarded based on the information included in the application. Scholarship applicants may reapply for continued funding for up to a maximum of four (4) years, provided there is demonstrated academic progress and subject to review by the Scholarship Committee each year. Application submittals must be postmarked no later than May 31st for the current or following academic year.
Scholarship Recipients
YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | GAZA RELATIVE |
2022 | Phillip Jeffrey Williams | Harris County | Jeffrey Brian Williams |
2021-2022 | Samantha Styer | Richmond Hill, GA | Amanda Styer |
2020-2021 | COVID #19 - No winner | ||
2019-2020 | Smith Kaiser | Statesboro, GA | Jeanne Anne Marsh |
2018-2019 | Gillian K. O'Bryant | Cleveland, GA | Tom O'Bryant |
2017-2018 | Keasha Ryles | Talbotton, GA | Joretha Ryles |
2016-2017 | Saline Sinead O'Bryant | Cleveland, GA | Tom O'Bryant |
2015-2016 | Leigh Hadaway | Columbus, GA | Traci Hadaway |
2014-2015 | Mitchell Mannino | Cartersville, GA | Randy Mannino |
2013-2014 | Katherine Martin | Valdosta, GA | Matt Martin |
2012-2013 | No Applications Received | ||
2011-2012 | Stacie B. Studstill | Lake Park, GA | Tonia Studstill |
2010-2011 | Suzanne Mastrario | Ashburn, GA | Mike Mastrario |
Samantha Mastrario | |||
2009-2010 | Kirstin Erin Lewis | Monticello, GA | Fran Faxon |
2008-2009 | Ashley Cara Sturm | Ellijay, GA | Cindy England |
2007-2008 | Corey Clifton Tabor | Toccoa, GA | Connie Tabor |
2006-2007 | Katherine Lyn Wilkerson | McDonough, GA | Betty Gecoma |
2005-2006 | Ryan Zachary Parker | Douglas, GA | Ray Parker |
2004-2005 | Sarah Frances Mastrario | Ashburn, GA | Mike Mastrario |