Charles Hayden Kelley Scholarship

Application for Charles Hayden Kelley Scholarship

College of Social Science | 2026-27 Academic Year
This award is intended to benefit worthy and capable students in the College of Social Science who have unusual financial need but may not normally qualify for financial aid. Preference is given to students from single parent households who, without this award, would have difficulty attending MSU. Applicants must be freshman, sophomore or junior majors in the College of Social Science or entering freshmen.

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.
Name:*

First NameLast Name
PID
MSU Student ID#
Department/School:*
Example: Department of Psychology, School of Social Work, Center for Integrative Studies
Class Standing:*

Freshman (0 - 27 cr.)Sophomore (28 - 55 cr.)Junior (56 - 87 cr.)
MSU E-mail:*
Cellphone:*

Area CodePhone Number
Local Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Degree Program:*
College of Social Science Primary Major or Second Degree
Advisor: *
Date of First Enrollment:*
Anticipated Graduation Date:*
A 1 to 2-page personal essay prepared by the student indicating the applicant’s academic and career goals AND the ways in which the applicant meets the criteria for the Kelley Scholarship.*

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A student-prepared resume of career and academic achievements to date.*

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No more than 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 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.
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Application for Charles Hayden Kelley Scholarship