How to apply:
All applications should be submitted through ScholarshipUniverse.
In Flashline, search for ScholarshipUniverse (no space) OR go to https://kent.scholarshipuniverse.com/
Once there, click on Scholarships on the menu (on left side of your screen)
Search for May 4
The four scholarships are listed as:
- Jeffrey Miller May 4 Scholarship (found at https://kent.scholarshipuniverse.com/student/scholarship/547612)
- Allison Krause May 4 Scholarship (found at https://kent.scholarshipuniverse.com/student/scholarship/547652)
- Sandra Scheuer May 4 Scholarship (found at https://kent.scholarshipuniverse.com/student/scholarship/549621)
- William Schroeder May 4 Scholarship (found at https://kent.scholarshipuniverse.com/student/scholarship/549622)
Select the scholarship for which you want to apply and click “View” to get the instructions on how to apply. Each scholarship is worth $3,000.
Students can apply for all four scholarships (to improve the odds of getting one), but can only be selected to receive one. (If applications are submitted for more than one, but there is a preference for a specific scholarship, indicate that in the personal statement.)
Eligible students beginning or continuing their studies in Summer or Fall 2026 should submit the following with their application:
- 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 accepted starting on March 23, 2026 and are due by April 20, 2026.
Applications will be considered by the SPCS Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC). 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