SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS

This award honors the memory of Rachel P. Kahan who was a graduate of MSU’s James Madison College and an alumnus of the College of Social Science Spring 2007 Washington, DC Semester Study Program. Also a member of DC Spartans Board, Rachel was very active in giving back to MSU and the DC Study Away program. Rachel passed away in 2012 after an inspiring battle against cancer.

Those who had the privilege of knowing Rachel easily recognized her spirit of intellectual curiosity, along with her love of the District of Columbia and all things MSU. Rachel touched the lives of many Spartans and through this scholarship will continue to positively inspire active community participation and leadership. This fund honors Rachel’s spirit of civic engagement by helping future Spartans follow in her footsteps, from studying in East Lansing through experiencing work and life in our Nation’s Capital.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Michigan State University and planning to participate in an internship in Washington, DC as part of MSU’s Semester Study Program during fall or spring semester. Recipients can be enrolled in any college at MSU, but must be in good academic standing. Those applicants who have demonstrated the Spartan tradition of community engagement and civic leadership are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure:

Applicants must submit the following application materials:

A completed Application for the Rachel P. Kahan Memorial Scholarship.

A resume of achievements to date.

A 2-3 page in response to the following question:

How have you demonstrated intellectual curiosity, civic leadership and/or Spartan spirit during your time at Michigan State University and how will Rachel Kahan’s example influence your Washington, DC experience?

Two completed Reference Forms from a faculty member and/or academic advisor. Our office will send your references the link to fill out a reference form. Please inform them ahead of time.

Application Deadline for Spring semester applicants is November 1.

Please complete the following information below and select SUBMIT button when complete. You may attach supporting materials to this application, deliver to Room 221 Berkey Hall, or fax to 517.432.0928. All materials need to be received by Study Away Program Office for your scholarship application to be considered.

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Have you been admitted to MSU's College of Social Science Washington, D.C. Semester Study Program? *

What semester do you plan to intern in Washington, D.C.? *

Please include with your application (upload files below):

A 2 – 3 page essay in response to the following question:

How have you demonstrated intellectual curiosity, civic leadership and/or Spartan spirit during your time at Michigan State University and how will Rachel Kahan’s example influence your Washington, DC experience?

(This should NOT be the same essay submitted with program application.)

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A resume of achievements to date. *

Please input the name and email for two references. They will receive an email with a link to fill out a reference form online. Please inform your references ahead of time.

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Study Away Programs

Michigan State University | College of Social Science

221 Berkey Hall • East Lansing, MI 48824

517.432.4541 • Fax 517.432.0928 • Study.Away@ssc.msu.edu

The Rachel P. Kahan Memorial Scholarship

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