Recognizing Success
The Department of Sociology recognizes outstanding undergraduates for their important contributions within and beyond the field of Sociology. Annual scholarship and award recipients are chosen based on their academic achievements, university and community involvements, and quality of their written applications. We are pleased to honor the significant accomplishments of our undergraduates!
Amy Collado Tinoco, recipient of a 2024 Sociology Alumni Scholarship
"As a first-generation student, I’m driven by a passion for helping others, which I can’t wait to do once I graduate! This scholarship not only validates my efforts but also supports my journey in making a meaningful impact at CSU and within my community. I am thankful for the recognition I have received and grateful for the opportunity to make a difference!"
Jessica Roig, recipient of a 2024 Dr. Ronny E. Turner Memorial Scholarship
"I am primarily interested in researching the United States prison system. I am currently active in research on campus and am part of the McNair Scholar cohort. As a non-traditional student, I also work at the Adult Learner and Veteran Services office on campus as a peer advisor where I get to fulfill my passion of supporting other non-traditional students."
Madison White, recipient of a 2023 Sociology Alumni Scholarship
"I am a General Sociology major going into my final semester here at CSU. I hope to be able to use the connections and resources here at CSU to further my education of our world. I am super excited and grateful for this scholarship award. This scholarship allows me to continue to focus on my classes and get the most out of my education here at CSU."
Milagro Nunez-Solis, recipient of a 2023 Sociology Alumni Scholarship
"I'm an international student from Costa Rica, and this is my third year as a Ph.D. student in the Sociology Department. My research interest relates to the sociology of agri-food systems, gender and development, inequalities, and social justice. I´m a research assistant for the Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRISS) and the Center for Fair & Alternative Trade (CFAT)."
The Harvesting Opportunity and Potential in Education (HOPE) Scholarship
This award blends Faustine and Ted Settle’s love of learning with their commitment to helping those in need.
2024 Recipient:
Larken Ballinger and Mark McGill
Larken is a first generation student majoring in Sociology with an Environmental Sociology concentration and Global Environmental Sustainability Interdisciplinary minor.
Mark is majoring in Sociology with a Criminology & Criminal Justice concentration.
The Dr. Ronny E. Turner Memorial Scholarship
Honors the memory of this award-winning professor and is made possible by gifts from colleagues and former students.
2024 Recipients: Jessica Roig and Jala Ward
Jessica is double majoring in Sociology with a Criminology & Criminal Justice concentration and Political Science with a U.S. Government, Law & Policy concentration.
Jala is majoring in Sociology with a Criminology & Criminal Justice concentration and a Legal Studies Interdisciplinary minor.
The Sociology Alumni
Scholarship
Funded by Department of Sociology alumni and friends, faculty and staff.
2024 Recipients: Khalil Abdullah and Amy Collado Tinoco
Khalil and Amy are both first generation students majoring in Sociology with a Criminology & Criminal Justice concentration.