Scholarships and Grants

The College of Social Science administers several scholarships for undergraduate students through the generous support of alumni and friends of the College. Below is a list of scholarships offered through the College. Be sure to check with your major for additional scholarship opportunities.

Andrew Undergraduate Fellowship
Encourages and challenges outstanding students by providing opportunities to practice social and behavioral science through innovative research with a faculty mentor.  Must be an undergraduate major in College of Social Science, minimum of 87 semester credits completed prior to commencement of the award (not prior to selection), high academic achievement, intellectual interests and focused career goals. Candidates are nominated by faculty, chairs and directors or the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic and Student Affairs. Deadline: January 31, 2009.

Dean’s Assistantship
Provide outstanding students with an opportunity to have an enriched research experience in the social sciences with a faculty mentor. Chairs and Directors nominate students from their unit.  Recipients will work an average of 10 hours/week. Deadline: January 31, 2009 (January 31st for first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered pending availability of funds). Nomination form (Word document; will open in new window). Read more about Dean's Assistantships.

Provost Undergraduate Research Initiative
Designed to provide undergraduates with an opportunity to work closely with faculty on major research projects, usually as part of the faculty member’s own scholarly enterprises. Faculty submit request for project funding and nominate student researchers. Deadline: September 11, 2009. Contact Neeshan Mehretu for application information.

College of Social Science Distinguished Scholarships
Recognizes distinguished, well-rounded undergraduate achievement in academic work and career preparation. Must be junior majors in the College of Social Science. Deadline: January 31, 2009. Application (Word document; form will open in new window).

Ernest G. and Phyllis C. Green MSU Black Alumni Scholarships
Benefits talented students who will enhance program diversity and reinforce the record of commitment by the College of Social Science for educating students who are representative of our larger society. Must be freshmen, sophomore, or junior with a primary major in the College of Social Science. Deadline: January 31, 2009. Application (Word document; form will open in new window).

Charles Hayden Kelly Scholarships
Benefits worthy and capable students in the College of Social Science who have unusual financial need but may not normally be qualified for financial aid. Preference is given to students from single parent households who, without this award, would have difficulty attending MSU. Must be freshmen, sophomore, or junior majors in the College of Social Science. Deadline: January 31, 2009. Application (Word document; form will open in new window).

Richard B. Gerisch Scholarship
Benefits benefit worthy and capable students in the College of Social Science majoring in either Public Administration in the Department of Political Science or in Public Policy Studies of Interdisciplinary Studies. Must be preparing for careers in public policy or public administration in government, non-profit sector, public interest association, or private sector organizations that deal with the interrelationship between private enterprise and public policy. Must show evidence of intellectual maturity and a well-rounded undergraduate education. Deadline: January 31, 2009. Application (Word document; form will open in new window).

Peary and Linda Pearson Scholarship for Working Students
This award is intended to encourage students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals the motivation to achieve these goals and the initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress.  This award will provide financial assistance to deserving students who are employed and working to put themselves through Michigan State University in the College of Social Science. The student must meet ALL of the criteria listed below to be eligible for this scholarship. Must be a College of Social Science junior in the spring semester of award year who will be seniors in the college the following fall semester. Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Must hold a paying job on MSU’s campus and be working throughout the year to support their educational goals. Must submit a recent pay stub to validate their employment status.   Preference will be given to students working 20+ hours per week. Deadline: January 31, 2009. Application (Word document; form will open in new window).

Study Abroad Scholarships: For more information, please contact Oumatie Marajh or Nicole Elenbaas.