SBS Scholarship Descriptions

SBS Internship Scholarship
Supporting SBS students who will complete internships during fall, winter, spring, or summer semesters, this opportunity includes awards for the Norment Shiels Internship Scholarship, the Christopher C. Gardner Internship, and the Vogel Internship Award. Candidates must be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher) with at least 45 credits completed.

Fall & Spring Award Cycles:
• The fall application cycle supports internships during the winter or spring semester.
• The spring application cycle supports internships during summer or fall.
• For application closing dates, please see AcademicWorks.
Award Range: $250-$6,000

SBS Early Decision Internship Scholarship
This fund supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer semester who have received early confirmation of their assignments. Candidates must be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher) with at least 45 credits completed.

Please note, the Early Decision opportunity is for students with confirmed internship offers only. SBS in DC participants are welcome to apply. Students who are awaiting formal confirmation of internships should apply to the general, SBS Internship Scholarship opportunity which has a later closing deadline (offering more time to confirm internship details).

Spring Award Cycle Only: Please see AcademicWorks for application closing dates.
Award Range: $250-$6,000

SBS Study Abroad Scholarship
Supporting SBS students who will study abroad during the fall, winter, spring, or summer semester, this opportunity is primarily funded by the Norment Shiels Family and the Ansin Family. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, with at least 45 credits completed. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Study abroad programs must be approved by the International Program Office.

Fall & Spring Award Cycles:
• The Norment Shiels Study Abroad opportunity, open for the fall application cycle, supports study and travel during the winter or spring semester.
• The Ansin Study Abroad Fellowship, open for the spring application cycle, supports study and travel during the summer or fall semester, or full academic year programs.
• For application closing dates, please see AcademicWorks.
Award Range: $500-$5000

SBS Research Scholarship
Supporting undergraduate SBS students who are working as research assistants with a UMass Amherst faculty member in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences during the summer or fall semester, this opportunity is primarily funded by the LeBovidge Family and by Dr. Robert Feldman and Dr. Katherine Vorwerk. Preference is given to candidates who are conducting original research that has the potential to address current social problems.

Spring Award Cycle:
• The spring application cycle supports research during summer and fall. For application closing dates, please see AcademicWorks.
Award Range: $2000-$3000

SBS Financial Aid Scholarship
Supporting SBS students who have demonstrated financial need as verified by the Office of Financial Aid, this opportunity is funded primarily by Mr. Adam Rodell, Christine Savage, the Kelleher Family and the Bluestein Family. Candidates must be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Spring Award Cycle: Please see AcademicWorks for application closing dates.
Award Range: $200-$2,000

Sam Butterfield Daily Collegian Memorial Scholarship
Supports a student (any major, campus-wide). To qualify for this scholarship, you must have worked at or be currently working at The Daily Collegian. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. The successful candidate will also possess outstanding journalistic skills and ethics and a passion for news reporting.

Spring Award Cycle: Please see AcademicWorks for application closing dates.
Award Amount: $1200