Robert C. Underwood Scholarship

Student Team Members: Submit your application for a $2,000 Scholarship!

Mr. Underwood served as assistant vice president for our division from July 1982 to July 1997. The Robert C. Underwood Scholarship was established in 1998 in recognition of his outstanding achievements and service to Michigan State University.

Scholarship History

Originally sponsored through the generosity of MSU business partner WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, Inc. — MSU's laundry equipment and service provider since 1984 — support of this $2,000 scholarship now continues through the university's partnership with Caldwell & Gregory.
 
Caldwell & Gregory is proud to partner with MSU and RHS in support of student success, well-being, and sustainability. Together, we share a commitment to improving everyday student life and creating positive, lasting impact.
 
Over four decades, these partnerships have supported reliable residence hall services while investing directly in student success. 

Scholarship Criteria

  • Applicant must be a current student team member (employee) within the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services
  • Applicant has been employed within the division for two of the last three semesters
  • Applicant must receive the recommendation of your current supervisor
  • Applicant has maintained a minimum 3.2 GPA at MSU
  • Applicant will be returning as an MSU student team member within RHS fall semester 2026

Don't miss out on this opportunity to help pay for your education!

Application will go live on: Feb. 9, 2026
Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Fill out your application here