May 4th Legacy Scholarships

The May 4th Legacy Scholarship Program was established by Kent State University in 2020. 

This program provides four scholarships to be given to students majoring in our Peace and Conflict Studies program. Each scholarship bears the name of one of the students killed (Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder) to serve as a lasting testament to their lives and presence at Kent State.

Applications are now being accepted for the four May 4th Legacy Scholarships being awarded in 2025.  Applications are due by April 28, 2025.   Information on how to apply can be found below.

Each scholarship is in the amount of $3,000.  The scholarship may be applied to any of the following costs associated with attending Kent State University: Tuition, Room and Board, Fees, Books and Supplies.

Donations are always welcome.  See below for how to contribute to the May 4 scholarship fund.

For more information about May 4, 1970 and the students honored by these scholarships, see:

May 4 Information

Eligibility
  • The May 4th Legacy Scholarships are available to undergraduate students majoring in a program of study in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies.  Students pursuing an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies are also eligible to apply.  (No more than two scholarships can be awarded to graduate students.)

  • Students beginning or continuing a relevant program of study in SPCS are eligible to apply.

     

Criteria for Award

 

  • Applications will be evaluated against the following criteria:  a commitment to peaceful change and academic excellence, both demonstrated in their application for the award. 

  • Applications from students who have faced significant socio-economic challenges or are first-generation will be particularly welcomed. Kent State University has the final selection authority for this scholarship.

     

Application Process

Eligible students beginning or continuing their studies in Summer or Fall 2025 should submit the following:

  • A document discussing your educational history (including program of study in SPCS) and relevant grades.
  • A personal statement (up to 750 words) that:
    • Demonstrates knowledge of May 4th and discusses its significance for you
    • Provides evidence of your previous commitment to peaceful change and/or how you plan to bring about peaceful change in the future.
    • Indicates how you will use the funds

 

Applications will be considered by the SPCS Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC). We will normally aim to communicate decisions on awards within a month of the deadline for application, However, there may be occasions where the process takes longer (e.g. if we receive a large number of applications). All decisions of the FAC will be final.

 

Award recipients will become part of the community of May 4th Legacy Scholars listed on the SPCS website. We will also be consulting with scholarship recipients on how best to facilitate online networking and support between recipients.

Inquiries about the scholarships can be emailed to Professor Neil Cooper: cooper@kent.edu

Final applications should be sent to the School of Peace and Conflict Studies:  spcs@kent.edu

Deadline for applications: April 28, 2025

Resources
How to Contribute

Looking to donate to the May 4th Legacy Scholarship fund?

How to Contribute to the Scholarship Fund

Photo of B'nai B'rith Hillel Marker on May 4 site
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