Scholarships - CSSAA

Social Science Alumni Study Abroad Scholarships
Two $1,500 scholarships benefit students participating in study abroad programs. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Preference is given to students wishing to study in Africa, India, China, or other Southeast Asian regions. For further information please contact Oumatie Marajh, Study Abroad Coordinator at marajhou@msu.edu or call 353-9202.

2007 Award Recipient

Jill Ann James - Political Science - Australia People, Government, Justice System & Public Policy

2006 Award Recipients
Ms. Rebecca Feinstein - Interdisiplinary Studies (Junior) - USFQ, Equador
Ms. Brittany Fila - Social Work (Junior) - New Delhi, India

2005 Award Recipients
Maria Carmona - Interdisciplinary Studies - View Ms. Carmona's powerpoint presentation of her Study Abroad experience  South Africa css

Jake Henry Zimmerman -Interdisciplinary Studies

Social Science Alumni Grant for Undergraduate Research/Internship Abroad

This grant is presently earmarked to support undergraduate research/internship engagement during the summer in Third World locations. Nominees must be undergraduate majors in the College of Social Science who will have junior standing by Summer 2006. For further information please contact Oumatie Marajh, Study Abroad Coordinator Oumatie Marajh or call her at (517) 353-9202.

Summer 2007, two grants were awarded

Award Recipient
Elaine Mary Brantley- IDS- Sophomore
Grassroots Development in Ghana - May 19-June 2, 2007

Jennifer Flood - IDS- Sophomore
Race Relations - South Africa - May 15 - June 30, 2007

Summer 2006, two grants were awarded

Award Recipients

Karin Nixon - IDS Junior

Accra, Ghana - May 29-June 18, 2006

Anthony Howell - IDS Senior

Beijing, China - May 16-July 7, 2006