The Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program that honors the memory of the Scholl siblings, who were members of the White Rose resistance movement in Nazi Germany. The scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students at the University of Michigan who have demonstrated a commitment to social justice, human rights, and community service.
The Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship provides a financial award of $1,000 per academic year, and is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. In addition to the financial award, scholarship recipients are invited to participate in a variety of leadership development and community service activities, including service trips and seminars on social justice issues.
The application process for the Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship includes submitting an application form, along with a personal statement that describes the applicant’s academic and personal achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to social justice and community service. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to their character and qualifications for the scholarship.
