In collaboration with the deans of the College of Natural Science, College of Engineering, and Honors College, the Distinguished Student Awards Office (DSAO) seeks a faculty member or academic specialist in the continuing system to serve as the STEM faculty fellow for the academic year. The fellow will support STEM students applying for prestigious awards, […]
By Kristin Janka, Jennifer Desloover, and Melanie Brender A total of 21 exceptional undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni from Michigan State University have been selected for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), while 18 more received honorable mentions. The GRFP is the country’s oldest graduate fellowship program that supports students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who are pursuing research-based […]
By Anneliese Mackel, Kristin Janka, and Melanie Brender Michigan State University has nominated Roberto (Marcos) Garcia for the nationally competitive Beinecke Scholarship. The results of the scholarship competition will be announced in the coming months. The Beinecke Scholarship Program provides graduate school funding for third-year students intending to pursue a research-focused graduate program in the […]
By Kristin Janka and Melanie Brender Two Michigan State University students, Lauren Jin and Aswath Karai, have earned the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Jin accepted the scholarship while Karai declined, placing MSU at 61 Goldwater Scholars since the award’s inception. The Goldwater Foundation seeks sophomores and juniors committed to a research career in STEM fields with the […]
By Anneliese Mackel and Kristin Janka EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University has nominated three students for the nationally competitive Udall Scholarship. Winners will be announced in mid-May. The Udall Scholarship provides students $7,000 for up to two years of undergraduate study. Aspiring leaders in the environment, Tribal public policy, and health care are […]
By Anneliese Mackel and Kristin Janka Two Michigan State University students are finalists for the nationally competitive Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, recognizes students with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to affecting change through public service. It provides financial support for graduate study and leadership training for approximately 62 students each year. […]
By Anneliese Mackel EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University has nominated five undergraduate students for the nationally competitive Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Foundation seeks sophomores and juniors committed to a research career in STEM fields with the potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field. The award provides $7,500 per year in funding for approximately 51 students nationally for undergraduate tuition […]
By Kristin Janka and Melanie Brender EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University student Kaylin Casper has been named a national finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international program of its kind, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. According to […]
By Anneliese Mackel and Kristin Janka EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University has nominated two students for the Churchill Scholarship, which supports one year of master’s study at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, England. Established in 1959 by the Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States, the award offers up to 16 American students […]
By Kristin Janka EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University has nominated two undergraduate students and an alumnus for the McCall MacBain Scholarship, which brings together up to 30 exceptional students annually who strive for positive change through meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while […]
