MSU hundreds of scholarship opportunities available 2026-2027

CNS UNDERGRAD RESEARCH SUPPORT Several awards provide different levels of funding for undergraduate students to work on research teams with MSU faculty mentors. All NatSci students, except those currently appointed as a Professorial Assistant (PA), are encouraged to apply for these awards. Please note: Applicants for the CNS Undergraduate Research Support are considered for all three CNS Undergraduate Research Scholarships, the CNS Undergraduate Research Support, the Larry D. Fowler1 ...

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• Deadline : 15 Jan 2026

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• Country : United States of America

• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Albert Applegate Scholarship in Journalism Dr. Albert Applegate was the long-time director of the J-School, joining the faculty in 1935. He spent his career in the pursuit of excellence as a journalist and as a teacher. Dr. Applegate is a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student who excels in scholarly and journalistic activities throughout their program embodying the spirit and legacy of this legendary J-School professor. Fi1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Country : United States of America

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Fred W. Stabley Sr. Scholarship for Sports Journalism David and Susan Peterson established this scholarship to foster the next generation of Spartan sports journalists in honor of Susan’s late father, Fred Stabley Sr.. Stabley served as MSU’s sports information director from 1948-1981. He was one of the original inductees into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992, was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2024, and in 1969 was named a charter member of the Hall of Fame o1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Donald F. and Katherine K. Dahlstrom Scholarship in Journalism This scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate students planning a career in environmental journalism. Awards are given in two categories: 1) for outstanding coverage by a Capital News Service correspondent, and 2) a scholarship for a high school student to attend a scholastic journalism workshop or conference related to environmental journalism or for a teacher education undergraduate or graduate student desiring to ta1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Andre A. Blay Film Scholarship Andre Blay, known as “The Father of Home Video” was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and received his bachelor’s in 1959 and MBA in 1970, both from Michigan State University. In 1969, he founded Magnetic Video Corp., which duplicated video cassettes, and in 1977 the company licensed major motion picture titles for the consumer market. Blay founded Embassy Home Entertainment in 1982 during the height of the market. Lorelei Maison Rockwell and her husband,1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Mary Gardner Endowment Scholarships and Honors Mary Gardner Scholars: Mary Gardner Scholars is an honor society for graduating seniors in the School of Journalism. Scholars are not guaranteed any scholarship funds. Each year, the School of Journalism recognizes a group of seniors who excel in and out of the classroom as Mary Gardner Scholars — one of the highest honors we bestow on graduating seniors. Dr. Mary Gardner was a legendary professor at the School from 1966-1991. Mary Gardne1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Barbara Greiner Glass Scholarship Barbara Greiner Glass was the first person in her family to be enrolled in college. She enrolled at MSU as a Political Science major with the intent of going to law school, but late changed her major to Communication, graduating in December 1979. In 1981 she began her career as a Life Insurance Agent with The Equitable of New York, and after 40 years, she continues to help her clients as a specialist in Corporate Benefits, Life and Disability insuranc1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Country : United States of America

• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Dusty Rhodes Scholarship Dusty Rhodes was born and raised in Flint and was a 1950 graduate of the College. After a successful career in radio broadcasting he went on to work in newspaper publishing and international TV news. He loved his years as Spartan Stadium announcer. Qualifications: 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA Declared major in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Graduated from a Michigan high school Preference is given to students who wish to pursue a career i1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Walter S. and Syrena M. Howell Essay Contest Students wishing to apply for this scholarship and prize must write an essay. The student who writes the best essay in 1,500-2,500 words will be awarded a scholarship of at least $3,000 and a $1,000 prize. Judges may select additional worthy essays for recognition and scholarships. The goal of the Howell Essay Scholarship is to encourage students to analyze the current use in social, academic and political discourse of propaganda, as define1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Brian P. O'Connor ComArtSci Endowed Scholarship Fund Brian O’Connor established this endowed scholarship fund to support the scholarly endeavors and internship experiences of students pursuing a career in communication and/or public relations. Students must be a declared Communication major, have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA, and be an undergraduate student. Special consideration will be given to those students with a declared Public Relations minor and students who are actively inv1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Country : United States of America

• Provider : : Michigan State University Grants

Capital News Service/Bill Cote Endowed Scholarship in Journalism A veteran Booth Newspapers State Capitol Bureau reporter, Bill Cote joined the Journalism School full time in 1986 and ran Capital News Service until his retirement in 2002. Long considered one of the most innovative and respected bureau of its kind on any college campus, CNS alumni endowed this scholarship in his honor. Qualifications: Given to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently participating in or h1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Center Of Integrative Studies - Luciano J and Consuelo B Argel Scholarship Rotated yearly between the College of Social Science and the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (FS26/SS27), this award honors the late Luciano J. and Consuelo B. Argel. On ComArtSci selection years, students must have a ComArtSci-declared major, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and be from the southeast Michigan region. Preference will be given to students in the Information Science major or the Information1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Charlie Bogart Family Endowed Scholarship Charlie Bogart graduated from the College in 1982. Growing up, Charlie did not have the means to fully fund college, so scholarships and grants were instrumental in his attending MSU and completing college. Because he was provided these opportunities, in part because of the generosity of others, Charlie has a passion and a desire to give back/pay it forward where possible, as with this scholarship. Recipient must be a full-time student to rece1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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College of Communication Arts & Sciences Endowed Scholarship This Scholarship was created under the leadership of Dean Erwin P. Bettinghaus to benefit students in the college. Since its inception in 1992 there have been over 500 gifts to the fund from many alumni and donors who see the benefit of supporting today’s students. Recipients are chosen based on their motivation and capability to achieve their educational and professional goals. ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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CUCCI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP This opportunity is for students in the department of Media & Information pursuing their BA in Information Science or Games & Interactive Media, and/or their MA in Media & Information. Brenda J. Cucci is an alumna of Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences. She received her BA in Telecommunication in 1988 and her MA in Telecommunication in 1995. She was recognized with an Outstanding Alumni Award in 1999 for her contin1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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David L. Kragt Memorial Scholarship in Communication Arts and Sciences David Kragt was a faculty member in the Audiology and Speech Sciences Department at MSU, now the CSD department. He later moved to the Office of Student Affairs in the College to help guide undergraduate students through their academic programs. He took great pleasure in helping students define their career goals and supporting them up to and beyond graduation. Dave felt truly blessed to support students in pursuit1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Disc Fund-Communication Arts - Carl Beck Memorial Scholarship Fund in Communication Arts Roger and Jean Beck established this scholarship more than 30 years ago in honor of his father, Carl Beck, who attended Michigan State University. Carl did not graduate, but always had a soft spot in his heart for MSU. Roger earned his degree from the College of Business and Roger and Jean’s sons James and Edward both graduated from MSU, College of Business and College of Communication Arts and Sc1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Disc Fund-Communication Arts - Cathy W. Kiernan Expendable Scholarship in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences Cathy Kiernan graduated from Michigan State University in 1976 with her B.A. in journalism. After graduation, she began working for Delta Dental of Michigan in the Corporate Communications department. She spent her career at Delta Dental, and held several management positions in various departments. Cathy believes strongly in the value of an education. She put herse1 ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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Disc Fund-Communication Arts - ComArtSci General Scholarship All students in degree-granting programs within the College of Communication Arts and Sciences who have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA are eligible applicants for this award. ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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• Country : United States of America

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Disc Fund-Communication Arts - David E .Sloan Legacy ...

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• Deadline : 16 Jan 2026

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