Grobbel Family DC Study Away Scholarship

Application for Grobbel Family D.C Study Away Scholarship

College of Social Science | 2025-26 Academic Year
This experiential learning award is intended to support students pursuing a degree in the College of Social Science who are participating in a Study Away program in the Washington, D.C. area.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Students in good academic standing participating in a study away program in Washington D.C. will be eligible for this award. Preference given to students majoring in Criminal Justice.
- Applicants must be enrolling in a study away program located in Washington D.C. in Summer 2026.
TO APPLY:

Submit a one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Grobbel Family D.C 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.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: March 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 an experiential learning program?*

YesNo
If yes, what is the program name?
Experiential learning program
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
When is your experiential learning opportunity occurring?*

Spring 2026
Please include with your application:
A one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Grobbel Family D.C 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 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 Grobbel Family D.C Study Away Scholarship