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AH 114 507-389-6306

Global Promise Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship

Who is eligible: Undergraduate student in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences who has been admitted into a SBS faculty-led study abroad program and has a 3.0 GPA or higher

 SBS faculty-led study abroad programs

Amount: $500 each

Deadline: October 1, 2009

Application

Lin Hamer Memorial Scholarship

Who is eligible: Junior or senior female student and a declared major in the college of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Amount: Up to $1,500

Deadline: March 2, 2009

Application

Robert D. Schmidt Family Scholarship

Who is eligible: Undergraduates, minimum GPA of 3.0, commitment to peace and willingness to work about 4 to 5 hours a week on Institute's peace-related activities

Amount: $520

Deadline: March 23, 2009

Application

 

Anthropology

TN 358 507-389-6504

David L. Andreas Anthropology Graduate Fellowship

Who is eligible: Anthropology graduate students

Amount: Up to $1,600

Deadline: March 2, 2009

Application

 

Economics

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E. Dale Peterson Scholarship

Who is eligible: Economics majors planning to pursue an advanced degree

Amount: Up to $750

Deadline: March 10, 2009

Application

Mohamed Askalani Scholarship

Who is eligible: Economic majors that will be a senior in Fall 2008

Amount: Up to $750

Deadline: March 10, 2009

Application

 

Ethnic Studies

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Academic Excellence

Who is eligible: Student with the highest GPA

Amount: Up to $200

Deadline: March 20,2009

Application

Achievement Scholarship

Who is eligible: A student who has overcome great difficulties or challenges in maintaining a high GPA

Amount: Up to $200

Deadline: March 20,2009

Application

Global Ethnic Diversity Scholarship

Who is eligible: An Ethnic Studies major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and has brought his/her home country culture to our campus

Amount: Up to $330

Deadline: March 20,2009

Application

Timothy Price Scholarship

Who is eligible: Ethnic Studies students (major, minor or graduate) who must demonstrate outstanding community services and/or leadership

Amount: Up to Two $300 scholarships

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

 

Geography

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Bert E. Burns Scholarship

Who is eligible: The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student or students majoring in Geography who demonstrate academic achievement and activity in community service. Additionally, this fund can support undergraduate student(s) scholarships in field study projects developed by the Geography Department faculty. The scholarship will be applied towards the recipient's tuition in the following school year, or can be used for field study expenses. These scholarships are valued between $500 and $1700, depending on the number of finalists chosen.

Amount: Up to $1,700

Deadline: 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2009

Application

Cora P. Sletten Scholarship

Who is eligible: This scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student majoring in Geography, Earth Science or Social Studies with a concentration in Geography. Criteria include demonstrated scholarship, extra-curricular school and community activities, leadership and need. The $500 scholarship will be applied toward the recipient's tuition beginning the following school year.

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2009

Application

George J Miller Scholarship

Who is eligible: This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student or students who major in Geography, Earth Science or Social Studies (Geography Concentration) and either intend to become teachers or professors of Geography or Earth Science, or will perform field-based projects or studies. The scholarship(s) will be applied towards the recipient's tuition in the following school year, or can be used for field study. These scholarships are valued between $500 and $1800, depending on the number of finalists chosen.

Amount: Up to $1,800

Deadline: 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2009

Application

James F. Goff Geography Graduate Research Endowment

Who is eligible: The endowment supports graduate students in Geography conducting thesis research. Research awards may be used for any research-related costs, and up to 25% of the award may be used for indirect costs such as costs of living. A student may receive this award once. These scholarships are valued between $2000 and $4000, depending on the number of finalists chosen.

Amount: Up to $4000

Deadline: 3:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2009

Application

 

Gerontology

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Rose M. Hull Scholarship

Who is eligible: Undergraduate or graduate students presently working with elders OR who wish to take courses related to gerontology at MSU, planning to pursue a career caring for elderly.

Amount: Up to 2 scholarships of $750

Deadline: March 3, 2009

Application

 

History

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David Taylor Achievement Award

Who is eligible: Senior History majors, based on best paper

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: March 6, 2009

Application

David Taylor Program Award

Who is eligible: Freshmen who intend to major in History

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: March 6, 2009

Application

History Department Student Research Grant Fund Scholarship

Who is eligible: Undergraduate & graduate students writing a senior paper, thesis & alternate plan paper

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: February 6, 2009

Application

Raymond H. and Florence L. Sponberg Scholarship

Who is eligible: Female undergraduate or graduate student in History or Political Science who demonstrates promotion of peace

Amount: Up to $600

Deadline: March 6, 2009

Application

Theodore L. Nydahl Scholarship

Who is eligible: Sophomore and Junior History or Social Studies (History) majors.

Amount: Up to Two $500 Scholarships

Deadline: March 6, 2009

Application

 

Law Enforcement

MH 109 507-389-2721

Force Science Faculty/Student Research Grants

Who is eligible: Faculty member employed by Minnesota State University, Mankato

Amount: TBD

Deadline: See Law Enforcement OfficeForce Science Faculty/Student Research GrantsForce Science Faculty/Student Research Grants

Frank and Marolin Korth Scholarship

Who is eligible: Law Enforcement major, Senior in Fall 2008

Amount: To be determined

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

John Liebenstein Memorial Scholarship

Who is eligible: Law Enforcement major, students pursuing career change to law enforcement

Amount: To be determined

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

 

Political Science

MH 109 507-389-2721

Raymond H. and Florence L. Sponberg Scholarship

Who is eligible: Female undergraduate or graduate student in History or Political Science who demonstrates promotion of peace

Amount: To be determined

Deadline: March 6, 2009

Application

Truman and Reta Wood Community Leadership Scholarship

Truman and Reta Wood Scholarship Website

Who is eligible: Students who have Political Science as their 1st major and 90 semester hours completed by the end of Spring semester 2009with a high GPA and a record of community service.

Amount: Up to $5,000, depending on number of applicants.

Deadline: February 27th, 2009

Application

Winston Benson Graduate Scholarship

Who is eligible: A student seeking a graduate degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato in the fields of either political science or public administration and who is planning on entering the public service upon graduation.

Amount: To be determined

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

 

Psychology

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Women in Psychology Scholarship

Who is eligible: Successful applicants will be undergraduate female psychology majors planning a career in psychology, with a cumulative 3.5 GPA.

Amount: Up to $1,000

Deadline: February 29, 2008

Application: Pick up in Psychology Office

 

Social Studies

AH 114 507-389-6306

Ann and Marliss Godfrey Study Abroad Scholarship

Who is eligible: Female students preparing to teach secondary social studies. Preference is given to students who have excelled academically, have completed initial coursework in the major and who have limited global experience.

Amount: Up to $500 to $2000

Deadline: Late September for study abroad during that academic year.

Application: See social studies coordinator for applications in the fall.

Social Studies Alumni Global Scholarship

Who is eligible: Students preparing to teach secondary social studies. Preference is given to students who have excelled academically, have completed initial coursework in the major and who have limited global experience.

Amount: Up to $500 to $2000

Deadline: Late September for study abroad during that academic year.

Application: See social studies coordinator for applications in the fall.

Social Studies Education Alumni Scholarship

Who is eligible: All who are accepted to the Social Studies teaching program.

Amount: $200

Deadline: Mid-February, 2009

Application: Application for admission to Social Studies Program is also an application for the Social Studies scholarship.

 

Social Work

TN 358 507-389-6504

Alumni & Faculty Scholarship

Who is eligible: Social Work major, 3.0 GPA, leadership, volunteerism considered.

Amount: Up to $200 to $400

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

Entering Student Scholarship

Who is eligible: 3.0 GPA in high school, maintain 3.0 GPA during 1st semester, enrolled in SW 190 & 210 in 1st year.

Amount: Up to $300

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

Kiwanis Social Services Scholarship

Who is eligible: Social work major, academic record, community service & financial need considered.

Amount: Up to $600

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

Mindy Hawkins Thielges  Memorial Social Work Scholarship

Who is eligible:

Amount: TBD

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

MN Social Service Association Scholarship

Who is eligible:Social Work major, 3.0 GPA, leadership, volunteerism considered.

Amount: Up to $250

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

Wayne and Carol Sandee Scholarship

Who is eligible: Minority student admitted to Social Work program or enrolled with plans to major in Social Work.

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: Noon on March 23, 2009

Application

 

Sociology & Corrections

AH 113 507-389-1561

Boyd Duncan, Gustav Petterson, T.R. Schaffler Scholarship

Who is eligible: Full-time Sociology/Corrections major who will be Jr. or Sr. in fall 2009, 3.0 GPA

Amount:   (2) $1000

Deadline: March 15, 2009

Corrections Mission Statement

Sociology Mission Statement

Application

 

Urban & Regional Studies

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Barrett Graduate Fellowship

Who is eligible: Full-time graduate students who are pursuing a specialization in urban management, 3.0 GPA in URSI courses.

Amount: Up to $2,000

Deadline: Contact Department

Application

Patrick Kelly Scholarship

Who is eligible: Contact department

Deadline: Contact Department

Amount: Variable

Application

 

Women's Studies

MH 109 507-389-2077

Dorie Morinville Memorial Scholarship

Who is eligible: Women’s Studies major or minor, financial need considered.

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

Grace E. Lundquist Scholarship

Who is eligible:Undergraduate and graduate students, 3.0 GPA, potential to contribute to improving the status of women in society through scholarship and activism in Women's Studies.

Amount: Up to $600

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Undergraduate Application

Graduate Application

Ione Howe Louk Scholarship

Who is eligible: Undergraduate single mother that is over the age of 25, enrolled full-time, and have taken at least two Women's Studies classes. Financial need considered

Amount: Up to $500

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application

Terri Taylor & Lucille Lorenzen Scholarship

Who is eligible: Women's Studies student, in good standing, who will be a Jr. or Sr. in Fall 2006 and whose career goal is working with prevention of violence against women

Amount: Up to $1,500

Deadline: March 20, 2009

Application