Scholarship and Funding Information

Funding for Internships

The department provides funding to support unpaid internships that enhance your sociological training. You may be eligible for at least $1,000 if funds are available and the following conditions are met:

• Your internship is unpaid.
• You commit five or more hours per week during the term or semester.
• The internship meaningfully applies your sociological expertise. (We do not fund entrepreneurial ventures or internships with family members.)
• You meet university eligibility criteria for receiving funding (e.g., you have not exceeded allowable funding limits and meet credit requirements).

For college support, see here: https://fhssinternshipgrants.byu.edu/

How to Apply

1. Complete this form.
2. Email sociology@byu.edu to confirm your submission.

What You Will Need

1. Your name, student ID, Net ID, and contact information
2. The name of a faculty mentor. (If the internship is not for credit, we will assign a mentor.)
3. The name of the organization
4. Internship dates and expected weekly hours
5. A brief description of the work involved
6. A signed letter from your internship supervisor that includes:
   
   1. A description of the organization
   2. The internship duration and weekly time commitment
   3. A description of your duties
7. Any special financial circumstances you'd like the committee to consider

If you are doing an internship for credit, you may also apply to the college for funding.

Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply as soon as you have all required materials.

Note: If you are not enrolled in Spring or Summer but doing an internship during those terms, funding must be distributed in Winter.

Eligibility

1. The University’s current policy is that total scholarship amounts for any semester or term cannot exceed twice the amount of tuition. Therefore, you are only eligible up to that amount.
2. You are a declared sociology major or minor and have completed Soc 111, 112, or 113 and two other sociology courses (e.g., 300, 310, etc.) with a C- or better grade.
3. Typically, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and 6 credit hours per term during the semester/term(s) for which you are applying. However, we can sometimes make exceptions. Please reach out.

Note: If you will be enrolled for fewer than 12 hours because it is your last semester before graduation, you may receive an award, but the amount might be reduced.

Questions?

See the FAQs tab.

Funding for Travel to an Academic Conference

The department aims to support all students who present at academic conferences. We hope to provide sufficient funding for travel, lodging (typically in a shared room) for 2-3 nights, and food.

How to Apply

1. Download, complete, and save this form.
2. Email the application to sociology@byu.edu

What You Will Need

1. Your name
2. Your major/minor
3. Your faculty mentor's name
4. The conference name, dates, and location
5. The session title and type (poster, panel, etc.)
6. A detailed budget including:
   
   1. Airfare
   2. Hotel
   3. Transportation
   4. Meals
      
      1. Note: To be reimbursed for your meals, you will need to provide receipts.
   5. Other relevant costs

Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply as soon as your presentation is confirmed and you have the required information.

Eligibility

1. The University’s current policy is that total scholarship amounts for any semester or term cannot exceed twice the amount of tuition. Therefore, you are only eligible up to that amount.
2. You are a declared sociology major or minor and have completed Soc 111, 112, or 113 and two other sociology courses (e.g., 300, 310, etc.) with a C- or better grade.
3. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and 6 credit hours per term during the semester/term(s) for which you are applying.

Note: If you will be enrolled for fewer than 12 hours because it is your last semester before graduation, you may receive an award, but the amount might be reduced.

Questions?

See the FAQs tab.

Support During Financial Hardships

The department provides needs-based funding to help students facing unexpected financial hardships stay on track toward graduation. Awards typically range from $1,000 to $2,000.

How to Apply

1. Complete this form.
2. Email sociology@byu.edu to confirm your submission.

What You Will Need

1. Your name
2. A 300–400 word statement explaining your financial situation and why you are requesting support. Include enough detail to help the committee assess your need.

Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply as soon as you have the necessary materials.

Eligibility

1. The University’s current policy is that total scholarship amounts for any semester or term cannot exceed twice the amount of tuition. Therefore, you are only eligible up to that amount.
2. You are a declared sociology major or minor and have completed Soc 111, 112, or 113 and two other sociology courses (e.g., 300, 310, etc.) with a C- or better grade.
3. You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester and 6 credit hours per term during the semester/term(s) for which you are applying.

Note: If you will be enrolled for fewer than 12 hours because it is your last semester before graduation, you may receive an award, but the amount might be reduced.

Questions?

See the FAQs tab.