Who qualifies: Undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Social Science who have indicated an interest in promoting civility in public discourse, specifically in the space of public policy, will be eligible for this award.
How much: $1,200. Funds may be used to support tuition, scholarly research, community outreach and engagement, conference attendance, and/or trainings in the public sector.
How to apply: Applicants will be asked to write a 1-2 page personal statement a commitment to promoting civility and dialogue in the space of public policy and governance and how they plan to apply the knowledge, skills, and methods they have learned in their everyday lives to advance the impact of civility outside of the classroom.
Deadline to apply is November 15, 2023
Who qualifies: Please note: 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.
AY2024-2025
For Undergraduate Students: 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:
AY2025-2026
For Graduate Students: 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:
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.
Deadline: Friday, September 13, 2024
Deadline to apply is September 13, 2024
The Gordon and Norma Guyer Endowed Internship Program provides scholarships to support MSU students that participate in public policy related internships. Scholarships of at least $1,000 each will be awarded for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters and will be applicable towards a student's tuition.
Eligibility is open to all MSU students pursuing any degree/major are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Requirements include students must arrange to be employed in a public policy related internship and enroll for MSU internship credit. Students receiving a scholarship are expected to participate in activities of the Guyer program including an orientation session before the internship begins and a reception following internship completion.
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The Burton L. and Rosalie P. Gerber Scholarship was established to provide assistance to a student who has shown through academic excellence and diverse activities that he or she has a commitment to public service, with a goal of joining one of the foreign affairs or national intelligence agencies of the United States. 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. The Burton L. and Rosalie P. Gerber Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship. The scholarship recipient will receive $1,500 in the fall semester and $1,500 in the spring semester of their senior year.
In selecting the award winner, the scholarship committee will be seeking evidence of:
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should submit a current resume and a statement that addresses educational and professional goals, plans for the senior year and how those plans further their goals, and career objectives. All materials for the scholarship can be submitted electronically to Krista Zeig at kzeig@msu.edu.
Undergraduate students will be eligible for this award. Funds will be used for experiential learning opportunities including but not limited to study away/abroad, conference attendance, or internship.
Applicants must be currently enrolled at Michigan State University and able to receive scholarship distribution in the spring term (after the winners are announced and officially contacted).
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered (e.g., missing or unmatched criteria).
Award recipients will be required to submit a letter of acceptance and thank you within two weeks of notification to receive the award. Letters should be addressed to WLI Executive Board. The letters will be submitted to and delivered to the donors by Amanda Guinot Talbot, PhD, WLI Director at guinotam@msu.edu.
Depending on the amount and type of an applicants’ financial aid package, this scholarship may change the aid package. If selected as a scholarship recipient, it is the student’s responsibility to investigate whether the award will adversely affect their financial aid.
Applicants will be asked to write a short essay on how they plan to utilize their experiential learning experience to research and/or gain a deeper knowledge of women leaders and/or leadership equity for women. In addition, students may be asked to submit their current resume, cover letter, and curriculum vitae. Preference given to students who are engaged with the Women’s Leadership Institute or future successor program. Students who receive this award must be enrolled at MSU and earning a minimum of one academic credit while participating in an internship or experiential learning opportunity.
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