Cynthia H. Fates Endowment in Social Science

This experiential learning award is intended to support the financial needs of students majoring in the College of Social Science to participate in experience-based learning, including but not limited to unpaid internships, study away programs, study abroad programs, service-learning programs, or research projects under the supervision of College of Social Science faculty members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to students in good academic standing who are majors in the College of Social Science.
• Applicants must be enrolling in an experience-based learning course in the form of an unpaid internship, education abroad program, study away program, or service-learning program in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026.

HOW IT CAN BE USED: Any experience-based learning program cost.

AMOUNT: Up to $3,000

TO APPLY:

1. Submit a one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Cynthia H. Fates Scholarship would enable your participation to do so.
   
   Be sure to specify the program you will enroll in, why you have chosen it, and the program dates.
    
2. Submit one letter of recommendation.