JSRI Endowment Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded annually.

The deadline for applications is the last Wednesday in February of every year.

The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) is proud to provide the opportunity for current MSU students to apply for the Julian Samora Endowed Scholarship. The scholarships, named in honor of Dr. Julian Samora, supports graduate student(s) and undergraduate student(s) engaged in scholarly activities focused on Latino/as in Midwestern communities. Applications will be reviewed and recommended by the JSRI Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be announced in March.

Requirements

Applicants must be current MSU students and must be attending MSU in the fall the following spring semesters. They must demonstrate excellent academic standing and provide evidence of interest in research on Chicano/Latino communities. A $1,000 credit will appear in both fall and spring semesters (for a total of $2,000 for the academic year).

Please note: Students of all identities are welcome to apply, and selection will not be based in any way on the student’s protected identity.

Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials in the scholarship application form by the last Wednesday in February of every year.

1. Cover letter with personal statement describing accomplishments, research/educational interests, and student goals.
2. Latest official transcript at MSU.
3. Resume which includes current local address and phone number.
4. One letter of recommendation from a professor or advisor.

Deadline

Submissions must be received at JSRI by the last Wednesday in February of every year.

Questions?

Contact Alison Vincent at (517) 432-1317 or e-mail webbalis@msu.edu 

Cristián Doña-Reveco, Ph.D., Director, Julian Samora Research Institute