Scholarships
College of Social Science undergraduate scholarships
Below is a list of general undergraduate scholarships for social science students which may be of interest to sociology majors and minors. More are available on the link above.
Provost's Summer Undergraduate Research Initiative
Who qualifies: Undergraduates with a 2.0 GPA or better
How much: $1500 per semester, up to $2000 per academic year
How it can be used: Undergraduate research
Proposals are due February 21, 2022
Dean's Assistantship
Who qualifies: A Social Science junior or senior
How much: $4000-$4500 stipend, working an average of 10 hours per week
How you will benefit: Oopportunity to have an enriched independent research experience in the social sciences with a faculty mentor
Deadline to apply is February 14, 2022
Andrew Undergraduate Fellowship
Who qualifies: Social Science undergraduate with a minimum of 60 credits
How much: varied
How it can be used: Research project costs
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022
Ernest G. and Phyllis C. Green MSU Black Alumni Scholarships
Who qualifies: Social Science entering freshman, sophomore or junior with a 3.0 GPA or better
How it can be used: Tuition
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022
Charles Hayden Kelley Scholarships
Who qualifies: Freshman, sophomore, or junior social science students who may not qualify for financial aid. Preference given to students from single parent households
How it can be used: Tuition
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022
George and Alice Goetz Scholarship
Who qualifies: Social Science major who is an active duty service member or Veteran of the US Armed Forces
How it can be used: Tuition
About the Scholarship: The values of the "Greatest Generation"; hard work, dedication to learning, prudent management, love of family and country, and responsibility to service were exemplified by George A and Alice E Goetz, members of this storied group and in whose name his scholarship has been established.
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022
Henderson Experiential Learning Award
Who qualifies: Veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
How it can be used: Experiential learning opportunities to students which include, but are not limited to, civic engagement and service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad and internships.
Deadline to apply is February 1, 2022
Ed & Gretchen Adler Study Abroad Scholarship
Thanks to a generous endowment funded by MSU Social Science alumnus Edwin Adler and his wife Gretchen, the College of Social Science is pleased to offer the Ed & Gretchen Adler Study Abroad Scholarship.
The Adlers gave this gift in furtherance of the continuing MSU commitment to lead in international education and study abroad.
Additional Study Abroad Scholarships
Visit the study abroad page to view a list of scholarships available.