Charles Bates Scholarship in the Social Sciences

Who qualifies: This scholarship will alternate every other year between aiding undergraduate students and graduate students. Beginning AY2024-25, this scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students and alternate with graduate students every other year.

For Undergraduate Students

AY2026-2027 - APPLICATION OPEN
(Not available for Undergraduates in AY25-26)

This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in the College of Social Science. Preference is given to students who meet the following conditions:

• Students enrolled in the FAME program.
• Students enrolled in the Social Science Scholars program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
• Students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
• Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts of America and/or served in AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.

For Graduate Students

AY2025-2026
(APPLICATIONs are closed, the next award will be given in AY 2027-28)

This scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in the College of Social Science. Preference is given to students who meet the following conditions:

• Students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
• Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts of America and/or served in AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.

How much: $1,200. Funds may be used to support tuition.

How to apply: Applicants will be asked to write a 1-2 page personal statement indicating the applicant’s academic and career goals AND the ways in which the applicant meets the criteria for the Charles Bates Scholarship in the Social Sciences.