This award recognizes Ernest G. Green for his many accomplishments and his commitment to promoting equal opportunities for African Americans. The award is dedicated to attracting and retaining talented students who will enhance program diversity and reinforce the record of commitment by the College of Social Science for educating students who are representative of our larger society. This scholarship also recognizes MSU Black Alumni, Inc. and Ernest G. Green's membership and consistent support of the national organization and his Washington, D.C. chapter. To be awarded Fall Semester 2026.

Applicants must be entering as a freshman, current freshman, sophomore or juniors with a primary major in the College of Social Science and in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or better.

Please complete this application, along with supporting materials by February 1, 2026.

Note: All the required materials need to be uploaded prior to submitting the application.

Please include with your application:

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 Undergraduate Studies, 509 E. Circle Drive, Berkey Hall, Room 202, East Lansing, MI 48824; or they may email the letter to SSC.Student@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 202 Berkey Hall prior to the deadline.  If the letter is not received by the deadline, the application will be considered incomplete and rejected.

Reminder for applicants: Submission of an application gives the selection committee permission to review the student's academic and financial aid records.