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.


 

  • Henderson Family Award for the Study of Slavery

    Who qualifies: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors from all majors within MSU College of Social Science.

    How much: $2,000 plus up to $10,000 in expenses if the research requires travel to a destination (archive, library, historical site, etc.)

    How it can be used: Undergraduate Research

    Applications are due March 8, 2024

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  • Provost's Undergraduate Research Initiative

    Provost's Undergraduate Research Initiative

    Who qualifies: Undergraduates with a 2.0 GPA or better.

    How much: Up to $2,000

    How it can be used: Undergraduate research

     

     

    Proposals are due October 2, 2024

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  • Dean's Assistantship

    Who qualifies: A Social Science junior or senior.

    How much: $5,600-$5,800 stipend, working an average of 10 hours per week

    How you will benefit: Opportunity to have an enriched independent research experience in the social sciences with a faculty mentor.

     

    Deadline to apply is February 11, 2024

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  • Jon & Tina Lynch Family Promoting Civility Scholarship

    Who qualifies: Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Social Science who have indicated an interest in promoting civility in public discourse, specifically in the space of public policy, will be eligible for this award.

    How much: $1,200. Funds may be used to support tuition, scholarly research, community outreach and engagement, conference attendance, and/or trainings in the public sector.

    How to apply: Applicants will be asked to write a 1-2 page personal statement a commitment to promoting civility and dialogue in the space of public policy and governance and how they plan to apply the knowledge, skills, and methods they have learned in their everyday lives to advance the impact of civility outside of the classroom.

     

    Deadline to apply is November 15, 2023

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  • Ebert Family Leadership Scholarship Fund

     

    Who qualifies: Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Social Science with financial need who have indicated an interest in a career in non-profit and/or Non-Government Organizations (NGO) will be eligible for this award.

    How much: $2,000

    How to apply: Applicants will be asked to write a short essay on the impact of women leadership within the non-profit or NGO sector. Additionally, state how their specific life experience relates to their career goals, aspirations, and how one day they may pay it forward.

     

    Deadline to apply is April 10
    Send all materials to Amanda Guinot Talbot at guinotam@msu.edu

  • Women’s Leadership Institute Experiential Learning Fund

    Who qualifies: Undergraduate students engaging in experiential learning (e.g., study away/aboard, internships). Preference will be given to students who are engaged with the Women’s Leadership Institute.

    How much: Three (3) awardees, up to $5,000

    How you will benefit: Opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of women leaders and/or leadership equity for women.

    How to apply: Applicants will be asked to submit the following: 1) a short essay (500 words or less) on how you plan to utilize the experiential learning experience to research and/or gain a deeper knowledge of women leaders and/or leadership equity for women, 2) current resume, and 3) cover letter.

     

    Deadline to apply is March 31
    Send all materials to Amanda Guinot Talbot at guinotam@msu.edu

  • Busby Social Science Support Fund

    Thanks to a generous gift funded by MSU Social Science alumna, Michelle Busby, the College of Social Science is pleased to offer the Busby Social Science Support Fund. This gift was established by Ms. Busby to assist students with demonstrated financial need and/or disadvantaged or non-traditional circumstances.

    Who qualifies: Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Social Science who are residents of Detroit and who are eligible to participate in federal need-based programs, such as Pell Grant-eligible students. Preference will be given to students pursuing a major or minor in pre-law.

    How much: Two (2) awardees, $1,000 each

    How it can be used: Tuition

     

    Deadline to apply has been extended to March 22

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  • Gordon and Norma Guyer Public Policy Internship Award

    Who qualifies: Any MSU student of any major/year who is participating in a public policy internship.

    How much: $1000+ awarded each semester

    How it can be used: Tuition

     

    Deadline to apply is TBA

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  • 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 11

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  • Ernest G. and Phyllis C. Green MSU Black Alumni Scholarships

     

    Who qualifies: Social Science entering fresman, freshman, sophomore or junior with a 3.0 GPA or better.

    How it can be used: Tuition

     

    Deadline to apply is February 11

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  • Charles Hayden Kelley Scholarships

    Who qualifies: Freshman, sophmore, 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 11

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  • 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 March 8

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  • Cynthia H. Fates Endowment in Social Science

     

    Who qualifies: Any student majoring in Social Science.

    How it can be used: Any experience-based learning program cost.

     

    Deadline to apply is February 11

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  • Henderson Experiential Learning Award

     

    Who qualifies: Students majoring in Social Science who will undertake experiential learning (study abroad, study away, or internship) in summer 2024, fall 2024, or spring 2025. Preference is given to Veterans of the US 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 11

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  • 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.