Keydel/Garber Experiential Learning Scholarship

Application for Keydel/Garber Experiential Learning Scholarship

College of Social Science | 2026-27 Academic Year
This experiential learning award is intended to support students pursuing a degree in the College of Social Science who are participating in experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, study away, civic engagement and service learning, or internships in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Open to College of Social Science primary or second-degree majors in good academic standing.
- Applicants must be enrolling in experience-based learning 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 Keydel-Garber Scholarship would enable your participation to do so.

Include in your statement what program you will enroll in, why you have chosen that program, and the dates of the program.

DEADLINE:

Complete this application, along with supporting materials by Sunday, February 1, 2026.

NOTE:

All the required materials need to be uploaded prior to submitting the application. All letters of recommendation need to be received by the deadline in order to be considered complete.
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
Have you previously participated in a study abroad program?*

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

YesNo
Program Type:*
Study Abroad, Study Away, Internship, Service Learning Experience
Please specify the location for your experiential learning program.*
Example: Mexico Study Abroad - Oaxaca
When is your experiential learning opportunity occurring?*

Summer 2026Fall 2026
Please include with your application:
A one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Keydel/Garber Experiential Learning Scholarship would enable your participation to do so. Include which program you will enroll in, why you have chosen that program, and the dates of the program.*

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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 48824; 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 Keydel/Garber Experiential Learning Scholarship