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Sociology Scholarships
The Stanley S. and Helenan S. Robin Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Political Science or Sociology major
- Must be in the final semester of junior year
- Must have enrolled at WMU as a freshmen and, of their post-secondary academic credits at the time of application, at least 4/5th must have been completed at WMU
- Must complete senior year at WMU
- State intention to pursue graduate degrees in Sociology or Political Science at WMU or elsewhere
Award
$1,000 for fall and spring (non-renewable)
Application/Contact
Award is given in alternating years by the Departments of Sociology and Political Science.
Lanny Wilde Criminal Justice Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Based on financial need
- Must be in the Tracking Program through the Criminal Justice major
- Only offered second semester of Tracking Program so first semester grades are reviewed
Award
Award Amount: $250 for fall and spring (non-renewable)
Application/Contact
Contact Sociology Department/Criminal Justice Program Advising Office, 2401 Sangren, for an application.
Leonard C. Kercher Graduate Fellowship Fund
Eligibility Criteria
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First-year masters student
- Must express desire to obtain Ph.D. in Sociology from WMU
- Must maintain required Departmental and University GPA’s
Award
Award Amount: Varies (renewable for maximum five years)
Application/Contact
Contact the Sociology Office, 2420 Sangren, for an application
Leonard C and Dorotha Kercher Sociology Endowment Fund
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, and awards
- Graduate assistantships, fellowships and awards
- Faculty development opportunities
- Visiting scholars and lectures
- Special projects within department
Award
Award Amount: Varies
Application/Contact
Contact the Sociology Office, 2420 Sangren, for an application