May 4th Legacy Scholarships

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

• A demonstrable commitment to peaceful change.
• Academic excellence.
• Applications from students from under-represented groups (e.g. low-income, first generation, minority, LGBQT+ students) will be particularly welcomed.
• The scholarship may be applied to any of the following costs associated with attending KSU: Tuition, Room and Board, Fees, Books and Supplies.

Information about the amount of the 2024 scholarships and when to apply will be posted in early 2024.

Eligible students beginning or continuing their studies in summer or fall 2024 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 4^th 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: To be announced

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

https://www.kent.edu/spcs/may-4-information

• 2024 Application Instructions (not yet available)
• Previous Scholarship Recipients