Grobbel Family DC Study Away Scholarship

Application for Grobbel Family D.C Study Away Scholarship

College of Social Science | 2026-2027 Academic Year
This experiential learning scholarship is intended to support students pursuing a degree in the College of Social Science who are participating in a Study Away or internship program in the Washington, D.C. area.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Students must be enrolled in a primary major or second degree in the College of Social Science at the time of funding.
- Students must be in good academic standing.
- Students must be enrolled in a study away program or internship located in Washington D.C. in the Spring 2027 semester.
Preferences may be given to:
- Students majoring in Criminal Justice.
DEADLINE:

Please complete this application, along with supporting materials by the deadline of Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Note: All required materials must be received by the deadline to be considered. Email SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu if you have questions.
Section 1: Applicant Profile

Please provide your current academic and contact information. Ensure all information is accurate and matches your official MSU student record. This information will be used to verify eligibility and facilitate scholarship review.
Name:

First NameLast Name
PID (Student ID Number)
*8-digit number that starts with an "A" or "1". Can be found on your MSU ID.
MSU E-mail:
Degree Program:
Your Social Science Primary or Second-Degree major. Example: Geography, Political Science-Prelaw, History: SSE
Academic Level
Current cumulative credits at the time of application.
Cumulative GPA:
Current cumulative GPA at the time of application.
Expected Graduation Term (EGT):
(Example: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027)
When is your Study Away or Internship Program occurring?
What is the name of your Study Away or Internship Program?
Where is your Study Away or Internship Program located?
What class is associated with your Study Away or Internship Program?
In order to get experiential learning credit, you must be enrolled in an MSU course that is associated with your program.

Section 2: Student Engagement Profile

Please provide information about your involvement at MSU and your personal circumstances that may be relevant to scholarship consideration. Responses help reviewers understand your campus engagement, achievements, service activities, and financial need.

Award Preferences:
- Students enrolled in a primary major or second degree in Criminal Justice.
Your Campus Impact: List Any MSU Student Groups, Activities, and Initiatives You've Participated in at MSU
Clubs, Fraternity/Sorority, Committees, Research Groups
Your Achievements: List Any Scholarships, Awards, and Recognitions You've Received While at MSU
Your Contributions: List Any Volunteer and Research Work You've Done While at MSU
Are you majoring in Criminal Justice?

Section 3: Scholarship Profile

Please describe your academic, career, and experiential learning goals and explain how this scholarship will support your success at MSU and beyond. Responses help reviewers understand your aspirations, motivation, and the impact this scholarship may have on achieving your educational and professional goals.
Academic Goals
In a brief paragraph, what are your academic goals here at MSU?
Career Goals
In a brief paragraph, what are your career goals after MSU?
Experiential Learning Goals
In a brief paragraph, describe your goals for your experiential learning opportunity?
Preference Experience
This scholarship gives preference to students majoring in Criminal Justice. In a brief paragraph, describe how your studies in Criminal Justice have shaped your interests, perspectives, or understanding of the field. Why is gaining experience in this area meaningful to you?
Scholarship Outcome
In 1-2 paragraphs, how will the Grobbel Family D.C Scholarship in the Social Sciences help you achieve these goals, contribute to your personal growth, and support your success?

Section 4: Recommendation

Please provide the recommendation form link listed below to one MSU faculty or staff member who can speak to your experiences, character, and contributions as an MSU student and community member. While a recommendation is optional and not required for scholarship consideration, it can provide reviewers with additional insight during the application review process.
Important Notes:
- Recommendation forms must be submitted by the scholarship application deadline to be considered with your application.
- Late submissions will not be included in the review process.
- If multiple recommendation forms are submitted on behalf of the same applicant, only the first response received will be considered.
- A single recommendation form response may be used for multiple scholarship applications. The recommender will be asked to select the scholarship(s) for which their recommendation should be considered.
- Please ensure you provide your recommender with the correct scholarship name(s) to help us match their recommendation to the appropriate application(s).
Please email your referee this link:

https://form.jotform.com/262195397792069

If your designated faculty or staff member has any questions, they can reach out to us at SSC.AcademicAffairs@msu.edu
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

Section 1: Applicant Profile

Section 3: Scholarship Profile

Section 4: Recommendation