George and Alice Goetz Scholarship

Application for George and Alice Goetz 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:
- Majoring in any College of Social Science Major
- Active Duty Service Member of Veteran of the US Armed Forces
- Must show evidence of intellectual maturity and a well-rounded undergraduate education (academic and career related development)
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:*

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Department/School:*
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Class Standing:*

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Local Address:*

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Degree Program:*
College of Social Science Primary Major or Second Degree
Advisor:*
Date of First Enrollment:*
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Please include with your application:
A 2-5 page statement prepared by the student indicating the applicants military service history, and its application to their current academic goals. Students must also elaborate on the values of the "Greatest Generation", hard work, dedication to learning, prudent management, love of family and country, and responsibility to service, and how they personify these traits.*

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

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No more than two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s faculty supervisor, mentor, academic advisors, 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 delivered via email to ssc.student@msu.edu 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 George and Alice Goetz Scholarship