Charles Bates Scholarship in the Social Sciences | Social Science

Who qualifies: This scholarship will alternate every other year between aiding undergraduate students and graduate students. Beginning AY2024-25, this scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students and alternate with graduate students every other year.

For Undergraduate Students

AY2026-2027 - APPLICATION OPEN
(Not available for Undergraduates in AY25-26)

This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in the College of Social Science. Preference is given to students who meet the following conditions:

Students enrolled in the FAME program.
Students enrolled in the Social Science Scholars program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
Students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts of America and/or served in AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.

For Graduate Students

AY2025-2026
(APPLICATIONs are closed, the next award will be given in AY 2027-28)

This scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in the College of Social Science. Preference is given to students who meet the following conditions:

Students who have demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.
Students who have earned the Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts of America and/or served in AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National.

How much: $1,200. Funds may be used to support tuition.

How to apply: Applicants will be asked to write a 1-2 page personal statement indicating the applicant’s academic and career goals AND the ways in which the applicant meets the criteria for the Charles Bates Scholarship in the Social Sciences.