Funding and Awards Opportunities

Undergraduate Scholarships for students with financial need

Beatrice Oshika Scholarship for Undergraduate Study in Linguistics.

This scholarship, generously provided by Dr. Beatrice Oshika (U-M Linguistics Ph.D. 1973), Professor Emerita of Applied Linguistics at Portland State University, is available exclusively for U-M Linguistics majors who are residents of Michigan and qualify for need-based financial aid.

Samuel Epstein Memorial Fund Scholarship for Transfer Students in Linguistics.

Awarded in honor of the late U-M Linguistics Professor Samuel Epstein and his tireless efforts to support transfer students at the University of Michigan, this scholarship offers support to Linguistics majors who are transfer students and are eligible for need-based financial aid.

**Students will be notified directly via email during the SP/SU terms about applying for these opportunities.
 

Undergraduate Research Funding

Apply for Research Funding – submit an application here!

• Academic Year Research Grants are available for undergraduates with declared Linguistics majors and minors as a resource for funding their own research projects and/or traveling to conferences at which they are presenting. Whether writing a senior thesis, preparing a writing sample for advanced degree applications, or just looking to gain potential job experience, undergraduates can apply for money to defray research costs on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students applying for these grants should have their faculty or graduate student supervisor submit a Research Funding Recommendation Form before applying for funding.

• The Summer Stipend ($1,500) is available to students who propose a significant research project that would take at least 6 weeks to complete. The student must meet regularly with a faculty or graduate student supervisor and submit a written paper or report at the start of Fall Term. Applications for this stipend are due on April 1st each year. Students can apply for the summer stipend and request coverage of research costs at the same time. Students applying for the summer stipend are also expected to have their faculty or graduate student supervisor submit a Research Funding Recommendation Form before applying for funding.
   

Global Studies Scholarship in the Department of Linguistics

Studying abroad is a valuable and enriching experience, one that we hope all willing students can participate in. For these reasons, we have launched the Global Studies Scholarship! All Linguistics students are encouraged to apply for a one-time, up to $2000 stipend, to be used for flight or abroad expenses. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a declared Linguistics major
• Have a 3.0 grade point average or higher
• Provide proof of abroad program acceptance
• Provide a description for how the chosen abroad program adds value to your academic goals

Application Procedure

Payment of the award will be subject to Financial Aid restrictions.

• Submit an application through InfoReady, answering all questions and including the following information:
  • Proof of acceptance to Study Abroad program
  • A 1-3 paragraph description of how the chosen abroad program adds value to your academic goals
  • Indication of your willingness to share your study abroad experience with other students and/or other Linguistics stakeholders, such as donors
  • Provide an unofficial Michigan transcript

Scholarship Terms and Deadlines

• This scholarship is a one-time award, intended to aid flight or other travel costs.
• Students must register their travel with U-M in accordance with university policy.
• Eligibility for this award will be dependent on approval of students’ financial aid packages 

Application Deadlines

For Winter semester programs: Apply by December 1

For Fall semester programs: Apply by April 1

For Spring/Summer term programs: Apply by April 1