Cynthia H. Fates Experiential Learning Award

Application for Cynthia H. Fates Experiential Learning Award

College of Social Science | 2026-27 Academic Year
This experiential learning award is intended to support the financial needs of students majoring in the College of Social Science to participate in experience-based learning, including but not limited to unpaid internships, study away programs, study abroad programs, service-learning programs, or research projects under the supervision of College of Social Science faculty members.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Open to students in good academic standing who are majors in the College of Social Science.
- Applicants must be enrolling in an experience-based learning course in the form of an unpaid internship, education abroad program, study away program, or service-learning program in Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
TO APPLY:

1. Submit a one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Cynthia H. Fates Scholarship would enable your participation to do so.

Be sure to specify the program you will enroll in, why you have chosen it, and the program dates.

2. Submit one letter of recommendation.

DEADLINE:

Complete this application with supporting documents by Sunday, January 18, 2026.

NOTE:

All required materials must be uploaded before submitting the application. All letters of recommendation must be received by the deadline for the application to be considered in the review.
Name:*

First NameLast Name
MSU E-mail:*
PID*
Student ID Number
Cellphone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Department/School:*
Department/School of Primary Major - Example: Dept of Psychology, School of Criminal Justice
Class Standing*
Academic Advisor*
Cumulative GPA:*
Graduation Date:*
Month/Year
Program Type:
Study Abroad, Study Away, Internship, Service Learning Experience
When is your experiential learning opportunity occurring?

Summer 2026Fall 2026
Have you previously participated in a study abroad program?

YesNo
Will you be participating in a MSU international internship program?

YesNo
Please specify the location for your Experiential Learning program.*
Example: Mexico Study Abroad - Oaxaca
Please include with your application:
A one- to two- page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Cynthia H. Fates Scholarship would enable your participation to do so. Include what program you will enroll in, why you have chosen that program, and the dates of the program.*

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A student-prepared resume of career achievements to date. *

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Up to two letters of recommendation from the applicant's faculty supervisor, mentor, academic advisers, unit heads, or other appropriate referees.

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If the author of the Letter of Recommendation requires the letter sealed and delivered to the college office, please drop-off or mail to the College of Social Science, Office of Experiential Learning, 509 E. Circle Drive, Berkey Hall, Room 221, East Lansing, MI 48823; or they may email the letter to SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu.

You may create a placeholder document to complete this section (by using the "Upload a File" above). The placeholder document must include the name of who is providing the recommendation, title, department/school (if appropriate), email, and date requested.

NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the letter is received in 221 Berkey Hall prior to the deadline. If the letter is not received by the deadline, the letter will not be included for consideration with the application.
Reminder for applicants: Submission of an application gives the selection committee permission to review the student's academic and financial aid records.
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Application for Cynthia H. Fates Experiential Learning Award