Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes
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Arts and Letters Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes
There are more than 125 scholarships, awards, and prizes within the College of Arts and Letters alone for which you may be eligible to apply! A few of these are highlighted below.
Ryder Scholarship
All MSU students who are planning to study abroad are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Past recipients have had a GPA of 3.5 or above. The total amount of the award varies and is generally between $300 and $500. Application deadline for the Spring 2007 competition is 12 p.m. (noon) on February 25. Awards can be used for study abroad programs offered during the summer, fall, or for an entire academic year. Applications must be submitted to 200 Linton Hall. Recipients of this scholarship are recognized at the spring Arts and Letters Awards Convocation. Download the PDF instructions and application here.
The John W. Eadie Scholarship in Arts and Letters for International Education
One scholarship is awarded annually to an Arts and Letters junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who will reach senior standing by the following fall semester. The amount of the award depends on available funds. The recipient is recognized at the spring Arts and Letters Awards Convocation. Application deadline: November 1, 12 p.m. noon. Download the PDF application here.
The William J. Lowe Endowed Scholarship for Undergraduate Study in Ireland
Eligible students are notified by the College of Arts and Letters. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with sophomore or above class standing (minimum 28 credits), be seeking a degree in the College of Arts and Letters and planning to study abroad in Ireland for the upcoming spring, summer, or fall semesters. Recipients are recognized at the spring Arts and Letters Award Convocation. The scholarship will be credited during the tuition payment process. Application deadline: November 1, 12 p.m. noon. Download the PDF application here.
Louis B. Sudler Prize in the Arts
Scholarship announcements are mailed to departments that teach creative and performing arts within the College of Arts and Letters and to the dean of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Students must be nominated by faculty in those units. The prize may be awarded to two graduating seniors and includes a cash award of $2000 for each winner. Recipients are recognized at the spring Arts and Letters Awards Convocation. Application deadline: February 25, 12 p.m. noon.
The Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Scholarship in Arts and Letters
Eligible students are notified by the College of Arts and Letters. This scholarship is based on financial need. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be in their sophomore year (28-55 credits earned), and be of junior status (56-87 credits earned) the semester following receipt of the award. Assuming the recipient maintains academic eligibility, he or she may reapply for the scholarship for a second consecutive year; assuming academic eligibility, the recipient may reapply for the scholarship to support graduate study in a program offered by the College of Arts and Letters. The amount of the award depends on the funds available. Recipients are recognized at the spring Arts and Letters Award Convocation. Download the PDF application here.
The Marian Lee Aylesworth Award in Arts and Letters
Eligible students are notified by the College of Arts and Letters. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The amount of the award depends on available funds. The award will be made during the fall tuition process for use in the recipient's junior or senior year. Preference will be given to students majoring in English or History with membership in the Honors College, though other students in the College of Arts and Letters are also eligible. The recipient is recognized at the spring College of Arts and Letters Award Convocation. Application deadline: February 25, 12 p.m. noon. Download the PDF application here.
The Nora Sager Stackhouse Endowed Scholarship in Arts and Letters
Eligible students are notified by the College of Arts and Letters. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be in their sophomore year (28-55 credits earned), and be of junior status (56-87 credits earned) the semester following receipt of the award. The amount of the award depends on the funds available. Recipients are recognized at the spring College of Arts and Letters Award Convocation. Application deadline: February 25, 12 p.m. noon. Download the PDF application here.
College of Arts and Letters Outstanding Senior Achievement Award
Eligible students are notified by the College of Arts and Letters. One award of $1000 is given to an Arts and Letters graduating senior (May, August, or December) with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. The recipient is recognized at the spring College of Arts and Letters Award Convocation. Applications require the endorsement of the applicant's chairperson or director and are due in the student's department office on February 25. Download the PDF application here.
The Alumni Endowed Student Book Scholarship and Robert L. Fiore Student Book Scholarship in Arts and Letters
Several $500 book scholarships are available to students majoring in programs offered by the College of Arts and Letters. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a record of academic excellence, particularly in Arts and Letters courses. Applications are due March 1 of each year to the Office of Alumni Relations, for the following academic year. Download the PDF instructions and application.