Apply for the College’s prestigious Social Science Scholars program online by 5 p.m. Friday, October 4, at bit.ly/2025sssp.
The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in the College, cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher, participation in on-campus, community, and/or business organizations, and is graduating no sooner than the Fall 2025 Semester.

“Social Science Scholars are chosen through a highly competitive process in the fall of their junior year. Those selected participate in a multi-disciplinary leadership seminar during the following spring semester,” said John Mayo, Ph.D., Social Science Scholars Program Director and COSSPP Faculty. “The seminar prepares students for internships as well as for research and service projects that are undertaken during the following summer semester. Through this process, they gain skills and experience necessary for graduate school and for success in our complex world.”
Social Science Scholars enroll in a leadership seminar together, design and conduct an internship, service, or research project in the U.S. or abroad, and often present their findings at the university’s fall Undergraduate Research Symposium. Scholars receive up to $5,000 for project-related expenses, including travel.
Dean Tim Chapin expressed gratitude to the College’s many generous alumni and friends who have supported the program, empowering students to ‘Get More Than a Degree’ during their time as undergraduates.
“I’m very pleased to celebrate our 2024 Social Science Scholars’ accomplishments and commitment to improving our world,” Dean Chapin said. “As demonstrated by the great work done by our 2024 Social Science Scholars cohort, this program, supported by our generous donors, provides high-achieving, engaged undergraduates with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while pursuing sustainable change in the area of their interest.”
For more information about becoming a 2025 Social Science Scholar and to apply, visit bit.ly/2024sssp.