Barbara Stewart Thomas and Jim Thomas Graduate Fellowship

About the Fellowship

This fellowship offers freedom to the recipient whose passion for social justice can now be further explored by pursuing an advanced education, whether it is in the arts, humanities, social sciences, etc. Passionate in the belief that all members of society deserve the opportunity to develop to their highest human potential, Barbara and Jim Thomas established this graduate fellowship for individuals whose studies demonstrate the pursuit of "social justice for all".

Eligibility

• Applicants can be Michigan State University graduate students in any discipline.
• This fellowship will not be based on test scores or grade point averages, but rather the individual's commitment to fighting society's "isms" - including sexism, racism, and ageism.

Expectations

• The recipient will invest his or her enhanced social capital to evoke positive action and changes in the community.
• The award will be disbursed for fall semester, and the recipient must be enrolled in that semester.
• Each fellowship recipient is required to express acceptance and appreciation of the award in writing within two weeks of notification of the award.

Previous Recipients

• 2024-2025 Kallie Harris
• 2023-2024 Jeevan Karki
• 2022-2023 Andii Courtney Layton
• 2021-2022 Wilfredo Flores
• 2020-2021 Brittany Tucker