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Scholarships

Applications for our scholarships are open until March 30. Click on the scholarships below for more information. Email us at iss@msu.edu if you have any questions. 

  • A. J. Harris Field Experience Scholarship

    A.J. Harris II was a 1965 graduate of the IDS program. He established a scholarship fund for Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science and Global and International Studies in Social Science majors to help them gain real-world field experience.

    If you are planning a field experience in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025, you are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is available to all students with a first, second, or additional major in IDS or GLIS. Field experiences can include internships, study away, and study abroad programs. If you are not sure if your experience qualifies for this scholarship, discuss it with your academic advisor to be sure.

    The application will be open from January 13th until March 30th. At least two scholarships will be awarded.

    You can apply here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqQsnnq0nrlVTnw

    The application requires: 1) submission of a current resume or curriculum vitae, 2) a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your academic or professional achievements, 3) a one-page essay in which you discuss your hopes for your field experience and how it aligns with your professional goals, and 4) a brief budget that outlines the expenses you will incur through participation in the program.  

    The scholarships are competitive and not all applicants will receive one. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement and experiences, relation of program to professional goals, and financial need. 

    Reminder to applicants: Submission of an application gives the selection committee permission to review the student’s academic and financial aid records. 

  • Fayyaz Hussain Scholarship for IDS Freshmen and Sophomores

    Dr. Fayyaz Hussain has sponsored a scholarship for freshmen and sophomore students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science (IDS) and Global and International Studies in Social Science (GLIS).

    At least one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded; the recipient will receive the funds in Fall 2025. Applications will be accepted from January 13th through March 30th.

    The scholarship is intended to encourage students who have demonstrated the following:
    - The capacity to achieve educational and professional goals
    - The motivation to achieve these goals
    - The initiative to seek opportunities to further their progress

    Current IDS and GLIS majors with fewer than 56 cumulative credits earned at the start of Spring 2025 are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate high financial need and be Michigan residents. The scholarships are competitive and not all applicants will receive one.

    To apply for a Dr. Fayyaz Hussain scholarship, complete this form: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ks74dt6CCHbIfc

    You will be asked for your current class standing and cumulative GPA. You must also submit an essay (one page maximum) explaining why you chose your major and how this scholarship would further your educational or professional goals.

    Submission of an application gives the selection committee permission to review the student’s academic and financial aid records.

    Reminder to applicants: Submission of an application gives the selection committee permission to review the student’s academic and financial aid records. 

  • College of Social Science Scholarships

    Check out these additional scholarship opportunities through the College of Social Science!  

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