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Scholarships
Samaritan Scholar Award
- Educational support for sophomores, juniors or seniors
- Five students will receive a total of $3,000
- Must be a United States citizen and demonstrate financial need
Robert L. Decker & Benjamin Muns Friendship Memorial Scholarship
- Provides graduate study opportunities for qualified students during the fall, spring, or summer semester
- Two or more scholarships up to $5,000 can be awarded yearly
- Recipients must demonstrate professional and academic achievements, financial need, and writing competence
Katrina Tagget Fellowship
- In memory of past RCPD mentor Katrina Tagget
- Awarded to students who are academically and service-oriented
Anita Giampalmi Scholarship
- Monetary reward and recognition of student with cystic fibrosis
- One award given for up to $1,500
- Recipients should display academic achievement, educational goals, leadership ability, and strong writing skills
Edward A. Mellman Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities
- Awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Must be physically disabled, as defined by the RCPD, and demonstrate the capacity to overcome said disability
- Preferences in award distribution is given to students without access to other scholarships
Tower Guard Scholarship
- Awarded yearly to a member of Tower Guard for outstanding achievement and service
Study Abroad Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- $3,000 awarded to applicants for a MSU study abroad program, who meet its eligibility criteria
- Must be a student with a documented disability
- Priority is given to applicants who have been approved to participate in the Disability in a Diverse Society program
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RCPD Office
120 Bessey Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1033
(517) 884-RCPD (4-7273)
TTY: (517) 355-1293
Fax: (517) 432-3191
