Research and Scholarship
Berry Scholars Program
The Council on Student Scholarships administers, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, student research and scholarship programs.
The Kirbo Scholarship is awarded to students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Berry College. This annual scholarship awards up to $1,250 to Berry College students to support projects related to the student's academic research or growth experiences such as study abroad, internships, or artistic endeavors. Application deadline is November 15, 2012.
The Richards Scholars Program is designed for Berry students in their junior and senior years. The goal of the program is to help students move beyond the excellent work characteristic of many Berry students to a superlative level through a one-on-one working relationship with a faculty mentor. This program awards $5,000 to Berry College students and $1,000 to a faculty mentor. Application deadline is March 25, 2013.
The Synovus Sophomore Scholars Program awards up to $2,000 to Berry College students who are rising sophomores and $500 for faculty or staff mentors to support projects related to the student's exploration of academic, research or growth experiences such as practicums, research, internships, entrepreneurial service or work projects, or artistic endeavors. Application deadline is March 25, 2013.
Student Research Development Fund
The Student Research Development Fund is intended to enable students to take part in the important professional activity of conference presentation. Funding is intended to cover expenses, such as conference travel, registration fees, hotel costs, and meals.
Eligibility
All students in good academic standing are eligible to receive a Student Research Development grant. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Council on Student Scholarship to students who are presenting original research or other scholarly activity at a professional conference. Individual students may receive only one grant per academic year.
Application Process
To have an application considered for funding, a student must complete an application form and attach a copy of the conference program or letter of acceptance. The maximum amount that may be awarded per application is $500. The application deadlines are January 21, 2013 and April 10, 2013.
Administrative Procedures
Completed applications are reviewed in a timely manner and subject to approval by the Council on Student Scholarship. Students, who are awarded funds, must present receipts for reimbursement. In cases of documented need, case advances are available.
Symposium on Student Scholarship
April 16, 2013
The Symposium on Student Scholarship showcases Berry College student research and creative projects. Submission deadline is March 4, 2013.
2013 Program
Guidelines
Application