Teresa M.

Devine of College Park, a physician assistant major at the Medical College

of Georgia;

Mark E. Thomas

of Senoia, a doctor of medicine student at the Medical College of Georgia;

Laura Dean

of Fairburn, a physician assistant major at the Medical College of Georgia;

Audrey Eckles

of Brooks, an undecided major at North Georgia College & State University;

Richard Sun

Jung of Riverdale, a neuroscience major at the Medical College of Georgia;

Brian M. Varisco

of Peachtree City, a doctor of medicine student at the Medical College

of Georgia; and,

Angela C.

Hayes of Peachtree City, an anthropology major at Valdosta State University.

The students

were among 238 Georgia residents who received $563,000 in scholarships

for the 2002-2003 academic year.

The Ty Cobb

Educational Foundation was established in 1953 by the late Tyrus R. Cobb

(1886-1991), a native of Royston, Ga. who was unparalleled as a baseball

star for most of his 24-year career in the major leagues. Owner of a .367

lifetime batting average, the first player elected to the Hall of Fame

established the scholarship foundation to assist capable and deserving

residents of Georgia who need assistance in completing their college education.

Scholarships

are granted to undergraduate students beyond the freshman year and to

students pursuing degrees in medicine and dentistry. Although grants are

for Georgia residents only, a student may attend an accredited college

or university in Georgia or another state. Guided b y a board of

former college and university administrators, most scholarships are awarded

for a period of one academic year and may be renewed for one or more additional

years.

Students interested in 2003-2004 awards should write

the Foundation at P.O. Box 725, Forest Park, Ga. 30298 or communicate

via e-mail at [email protected]. Requests will be accepted only between

March 10-June 10, 2003.