Henderson Experiential Learning Award

This experiential learning award is designed to support students enrolled in the College of Social Science. It may be used to fund opportunities such as civic engagement and service learning, undergraduate research, study abroad, and internships.

REQUIREMENTS:

Open to students in good academic standing who are majors in the College of Social Science.

Applicants must be enrolled in experience-based learning through an unpaid internship, education abroad program, study away program, or service learning program in Summer 2026.

Preference may be given to Veterans from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

TO APPLY:

1. Submit a one- to two-page statement explaining why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Henderson Scholarship would support your participation.

Include in your statemement what program you plan to enroll in, why you chose it, and the program dates.

DEADLINE:

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted by Sunday, January 18, 2026.

NOTE:

All required materials must be uploaded before submitting the application. All letters of recommendation must be received by the deadline for the application to be considered complete.

Name:*

First NameLast Name

MSU E-mail:*

PID

MSU Student ID#

Cellphone:*

Area CodePhone Number

Department/School:*

Department/School of Primary Major - Example: Dept of Psychology, School of Criminal Justice

Class Standing *

Academic Advisor*

Cumulative GPA*

Graduation Date*

Month/Year

Program Type*

Study Abroad, Study Away, Internship, Service Learning Experience

Please specify the specific location of your study abroad program if applicable.*

Example: Mexico Study Abroad - Oaxaca

Have you previously participated in a study abroad program?*

YesNo

Will you be participating in a MSU international internship program?*

YesNo

When is your experiential learning opportunity occurring?*

Summer 2026Fall 2026

Have you served in the US Armed Forces?*

YesNo

If yes, which branch of the US Armed Forces have you served?*

Please include with your application:

A one- to two-page statement about why you wish to participate in experiential learning and how the Henderson Scholarship would support your participation to do so. Include in your statement what study abroad program you will enroll in, why you have chosen that program, the dates of the program, and your military service history as part of your application.*

Upload a File

Up to two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s faculty supervisor, mentor, academic advisers, unit heads, or other appropriate referees. One of these letters MUST be from the student’s faculty supervisor or mentor.*

Upload a File

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 221, East Lansing, MI 48823; or they may email the letter to SSC.AcademicAffairs@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 received in 221 Berkey Hall prior to the deadline. If the letter is not received by the deadline, the letter will not be included for consideration with the application.

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 Henderson Experiential Learning Award