Jon & Tina Lynch Family Promoting Civility Scholarship

Application for Jon & Tina Lynch Family Promoting Civility Scholarship

College of Social Science | 2026-27 Academic Year
This award is intended to benefit worthy and capable students within the College of Social Science and may be used to support tuition, scholarly research, community outreach and engagement, conference attendance, and/or trainings in the public sector.

Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a College of Social Science primary major or second degree at the time of funding.
- Students must have a vested interest in promoting civility in public discourse with preference in the space of public policy.
- Interests may include past, current, or future experiences such as but not limited to: extracurricular activities, research, participation in student groups, completed courses, employment, volunteering.
Please complete this application, along with supporting materials by November 15, 2026.

Note: All the required materials need to be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered. Email us at SSC.Student@msu.edu with 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:
*8-digit nunber that starts with an "A" or "1". Can be found on your MSU ID.
Degree Program:
Your Social Science Primary or Second-Degree major. Example: Geography, Political Science-Prelaw, History: SSE
Academic Level
Current cumulative credits at time of application.
Cumulative GPA
Current cumulative GPA at time of application.
Expected Graduation Term (EGT):
(Example: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027)

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:

For Undergraduate Students: This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in the College of Social Science. Preference is given to students who meet the following conditions:
- Students must have a vested interest in promoting civility in public discourse with preference in the space of public policy.
- Interests may include past, current, or future experiences such as but not limited to: extracurricular activities, research, participation in student groups, completed courses, employment, volunteering.
Your Campus Impact: List All MSU Student Groups, Activities, and Initiatives. You've Participated in at MSU.
Clubs, Fraternity/Sorority, Committees, Research Groups, etc.
Your Achievements: List All Scholarships, Awards, and Recognitions You've Received While at MSU.
Your Contributions: List All Volunteer and Research Work You've Done While at MSU.

Section 3: Scholarship Profile

Please describe your academic and career 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?
Civility in Public Discourse Interest
In a brief paragraph, please speak to your interest and experience in promoting civility in public discourse, particularly in the area of public policy.
Civility in Public Discourse Goals
In a brief paragraph, please outline how past and/or future experiences have shaped your interest and what your future plans are for promoting civility in public discourse, particularly in the area of public policy.
Scholarship Outcomes
In 1-2 paragraphs, how will the Jon & Tina Lynch Family Promoting Civility Scholarship help you achieve these goals and support your interest in promoting civility in public discourse in the area of public policy.
Preferred semester to receive funds:

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).
SHARE THIS LINK WITH YOUR RECOMMENDER:

https://form.jotform.com/262195397792069

If your designated faculty or staff member has any questions, they can reach out to us at SSC.Student@msu.edu.
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Application for Jon & Tina Lynch Family Promoting Civility Scholarship