Chadwick F. Alger Scholarship
Internal — Mershon Center for International Security Studies only
Chadwick F. Alger Scholarship supports Ohio State undergraduates with research, coursework, and study abroad funding to pursue peace-related questions in peace studies and conflict resolution.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline moved from February 23, 2027, to February 1, 2027.
Funder: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per recipient; one or two scholarships annually
Summary: Supports Ohio State undergraduates pursuing research, study, or study abroad in peace studies and conflict resolution.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate students at The Ohio State University.
Description
The Chadwick F. Alger Scholarship is administered by the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University. It supports undergraduate research and courses of study in peace studies and conflict resolution, including honors thesis research on peace-related issues. Funding can help cover research expenses, tuition costs, and study abroad.
The scholarship is supported by the Chadwick F. Alger Peace and Conflict Resolution Endowed Student Support Fund. It commemorates Chadwick Alger, a Mershon Center professor emeritus of political science and public policy and an authority on peacebuilding and the United Nations system. The award honors his commitment to students and their engagement in research.
