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Scholarships

The Department of Economics is pleased to offer three annual scholarships to students who may need additional assistance, thanks to the generous support of alumni. Materials for most of the awards are due to advising@econ.msu.edu by March 1 each year. The Undergraduate Instruction Committee selects the winners by the end of each spring semester, with the funds awarded for the students' next enrollment term.

Recipients of all scholarships are required to submit a letter of acceptance and appreciation for the scholarship to the sponsor. By submitting an application to a department scholarship, you are agreeing to submit a letter within four weeks of notification. 

Other scholarships for undergraduate students are available through the College of Social Science and various areas affiliated with the Student Affairs and Services office.

The Ann Feldman Scholarship was established to honor a former economics adviser for her expert guidance and unwavering support to students during her tenure. This scholarship is intended to support economics undergraduate students who have faced significant challenges and demonstrate a passion to succeed. The Ann Feldman Scholarship will provide $2,500 to up to two economics students per year. To be considered for the scholarship, the committee will seek evidence of the following criteria:

  • Meets the key scholarship goals: “support economics undergraduate students who have faced significant challenges and demonstrate a passion to succeed”
  • Is in good academic standing
  • Is majoring in economics (preference given to primary majors)

In selecting the winner, the committee will evaluate the following materials:

  • A cover letter, which briefly highlights the applicant’s key qualifications
  • A current resume
  • A personal statement, which addresses (a) how the student fits the key scholarship criteria and (b) the applicant’s educational and professional goals and plans for the following academic year.

All materials for the scholarship should be submitted electronically as Word or PDF attachments to advising@econ.msu.edu. The deadline to apply is March 1 to be awarded for the following academic year. 

The Lawrence H. and Linda L. Sims Endowment for Internships in Economics was established to provide financial assistance to students who are completing an internship. The scholarship will provide $500 to one economics student per year.

To be considered for the scholarship, the committee will seek evidence of the following requirements:

  • Good academic standing
  • Economics major
  • Participation in or acceptance of an offer to participate in an internship
  • Preference will be given to students who would not otherwise be able to access the internship without this award

In selecting the winner, the committee will evaluate the following materials:

  • Cover letter, which should include information to address the required areas stated above
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement, which should address your educational and professional goals, how the internship will help you achieve those goals, and how the award would help allow you to participate in the internship.

All materials for the award should be submitted electronically as Word or PDF attachments to advising@econ.msu.edu. The deadline to apply is March 1 of each year to be awarded during the internship experience.

The Keijonen Family Scholarship was established to provide assistance to students from the Greater Detroit area public school systems pursuing economics at MSU. This scholarship 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 Keijonen Family Scholarship will provide $1,300 to up to two economics students per year.

To be considered for a scholarship, the committee will seek evidence of the following requirements:

  • Graduation from a Detroit-area public high school
  • Good academic standing
  • Economics major (preference given to primary majors)
  • First-generation college students (preferred, but not required)

In selecting the winner, the committee will evaluate the following materials:

  • Cover letter, which should include information to address the three required areas stated above
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement, which should address your educational and professional goals, your plans for the following academic year, and how those plans further your goals and career objectives.

All materials for the scholarship should be submitted electronically as Word or PDF attachments to advising@econ.msu.edu. The deadline to apply is March 1 of each year to be awarded for the following academic year.
 

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