Development Office

James Madison College Endowed Scholarships

Madison currently has thirteen endowed scholarship funds that generate $36,000 for awards annually. The principal accounts of these funds total $776,900 and a description of each is available below. The College’s total for all endowments including the scholarship funds is over $1.2 Million. Endowment List (PDF) Faculty development, co-curricular activities and student recognition awards comprise the balance of Madison’s other endowed funds. Endowed funds can be created at MSU with gifts totaling $30,000 during a pledge period of five years. Endowment Chart (PDF)
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Endowed Scholarships

The Platt scholarship was established to attract talented students to James Madison College at Michigan State University. The scholarship is currently awarded to one first year student and is renewable for that student's next three years at JMC.

The Dye Scholarship was created by Robert J. Dye (IR ’95) to honor his mother. Mary Dye taught Bob, his sister and others the value of an international education and traveling abroad. This endowment funds a Study Abroad award and the outstanding student award for International Relations at James Madison College..

This scholarship was established to honor Professor Rubner and his wife Audrey. Mike retired from James Madison College in June of 2004 after 34 years of teaching excellence. Preference is given to students with an interest in the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy-making, or international security studies. Detailed Description

Randall S. Smith (JMC-’73) established this award in honor of Professor M. Richard Zinman of James Madison College. This award is given to a JMC student participating in a Study Abroad experience to assist with tuition and room and board expenses during the overseas experience.

This scholarship was established by Janet Freeman and her daughter Marilyn Darling (JMC-’75). The scholarship is designed to reward excellence in both academic and extra curricular activities and helps attract and retain gifted students.

Jeffrey Cummings (JMC-1984) established this scholarship to honor his parents. Students apply through an essay contest for first year students. A student’s contribution to diversity at JMC along with academic achievement, financial need and commitment to community service shall be considered.

Established by the JMC Alumni Association, these scholarships are awarded based on an essay competition. Traditionally two scholarships have been given to first year students to encourage them to attend JMC.  The fund has grown and now awards an additional six scholarships to students participating in Study Abroad and the Field Experience Programs.

Established in 1991 by the JMC Alumni Association, this scholarship is also awarded based on an essay competition of applicable students. The purpose of the scholarship is to support diversity within the James Madison College student body and the college as a whole.

This fund was established to provide scholarships for juniors and seniors as they fulfill the field experience portion of their education. Every Madison student is required to complete a 14-week internship as part of their academic program.

Designed for International Relations majors at JMC, this scholarship rewards academic excellence, diverse extra curricular activities and public service. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and preference is given to students interested in a career in a United States foreign affairs agency, foreign affairs field, military service, international law or trade.

Sylvia Tramm was a lifelong advocate, activist and volunteer in support of public education and the opportunity it promises for all.  This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding sophomore student based on financial need and merit.

This endowment supports student and faculty research on the Holocaust and its legacy,    including academic projects and educational efforts. The fund was established by Jack and Henriette Warren to honor the memory of Mrs. Warren’s parents.

The Adams scholarship was established to attract talented students to James Madison College at Michigan State University. The scholarship is currently awarded to one first year student and is renewable for their next three years at JMC.