Scholarships

 Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York, Traverse City, Washington DC Freshmen Seminar Program Scholarships

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Michigan State University and planning to participate in an one of the following Summer Study Away Programs: Chicago, Hawaii, Las Vegas, New York, Traverse City, Washington DC Freshmen Seminar.

The Rachel P. Kahan Memorial Scholarship

For MSU's Washington, D.C. Semester Study Programs 
(Fall or Spring only)

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Michigan State University and planning to participate in an internship in Washington, DC as part of MSU’s Semester Study Program during fall or spring semester. Those applicants who have demonstrated the Spartan tradition of community engagement and civic leadership are encouraged to apply. 

Gordon & Norma Guyer Public Policy Internship Award

For Internships in Public Policy

The Gordon and Norma Guyer Endowed Internship Program provides scholarships of at least $1000 to support MSU students that participate in  credit-bearing (Field Experience, i.e. MC 400/401) public policy related internships.

Any student completing Field Experience with a public policy-related internship should apply.

Guyer Scholarship Announcement 

Guyer Scholarship Application Form

A. J. Harris II Field Experience Scholarship

For Interdisciplinary Studies Majors

Recognizes capable and deserving IDS students who are embarking upon for-credit field work experiences in the upcoming year. Please contact your IDS advisor for more information about this and other scholarships available to IDS majors.

If you are planning on an internship experience in US23, FS23 or SS24, you are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Henderson Experiential Learning Award

Who qualifies: Students majoring in Social Science who will undertake experiential learning (study abroad, study away, or internship) in summer 2023, fall 2023, or spring 2024. Preference will be 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 internship. 

Dr. Charles A. and Marjorie A. Gliozzo Endowed Scholarship

For Domestic and International Internships

The Dr. Charles A. and Marjorie A. Gliozzo Endowed Scholarship for Domestic and International Internships provides financial support for undergraduate MSU students to participate in approved accredited internship programs. Financial need is not a factor in awarding this scholarship. Scholarships for variable amounts ranging from $500 to $1500 will be awarded to recipients. 

Deadline for students planning to intern abroad in the summer, fall and spring of the following year is March 1.

Women's Leadership Institute Experiential Learning Fund

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

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

How will you 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 

The Women's Leadership Institute Experiential Learning Fund was created with the help of Anita Khushalani, a 1987 graduate of MSU and a member of the WLI executive board. This gift was created to enhance experiential learning opportunities, specifically study abroad, study away or internship programs that will allow students to deepen their knowledge of the critical issues surrounding women's leadership

Khushalani has previously given back to the College of Social Science with the establishment of the Dr. Sarla Devidas Khushalani Memorial Scholarship, named after her late mother, in August 2021. Amanda Talbot, Director of Women's Leadership Institute, hopes that this new fund will serve to promote equity and expand opportunities for young women leaders with the help and support of the WLI.  

College of Social Science Study Abroad Grant - Summer, Fall and Spring Semester

The College of Social Science encourages participation in study abroad programs as an important component of the undergraduate experience. In support of this objective, the college will award a limited number of grants for FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS in study abroad programs for Summer, Fall and Spring.

College of Social Science Study Abroad Alumni Scholarship - Summer, Fall and Spring Semester

Thanks to a generous endowment funded by the MSU College of Social Science Alumni Association, the College of Social Science is pleased to offer the Study Abroad Alumni Scholarship. One scholarship in the amount of $1500 each will be awarded for participants in Summer, Fall and Spring programs.

Ed & Gretchen Adler Study Abroad Scholarship - Summer, Fall and Spring Semester

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.

James & Kathleen Chant Study Abroad Award

This $1500 Award will benefit any Social Science major participating in a College of Social Science program and enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate commitment to academic success and would have difficulty in participating in study abroad without this award. Must be undergraduates in the College of Social Science and participating in a College of Social Science sponsored study abroad program.

National Federation of Republican Women's Betty Rendel Scholarship

Betty Rendel Scholarship awards go to three female undergraduates each year who are attending a four-year accredited college or university and majoring in political science, government or economics. It is open to women across the nation.

Applicants must have completed at least two years of college before applying for the scholarship. Students must be interested in national government, politics and economics. When applying, they should be prepared to describe their level of interest in political and civic activities and what activities they have participated in.

The scholarship is sponsored by the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) in honor of past president Betty Rendel. Scholarship applications need to be sent to the appropriate state offices listed within the application information. Each state president may select only one applicant from each state to submit to the national headquarters.